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A Whole New World: Life After Broadway in Chicago
All good things must come to an end. It's been a joy writing this blog, and it has taught me that not all writing has to be serious. If...
Madeline Bourne
Apr 16, 20204 min read
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'Cause I'm Not Dead Yet!: A Review of Broadway's Spamalot in Chicago
Ahhh, social distancing. I did not expect to be enjoying isolation from others and getting to stay at home so much. But if you're not a...
Madeline Bourne
Mar 19, 20203 min read
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The First Thing You Notice About a Person is Their Shoes: A Review on Kinky Boots at Peoria Players
One of my favorite activities to do is to go and support my friends at shows around the area. Not only is it super cool to know people in...
Madeline Bourne
Feb 28, 20203 min read
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You Got a Right to be Legally Blonde!: Why Everyone Should Try the Theatre Community
Hello, readers! Today we are going to take a quick break from reviewing musicals and shows (I know, so sad) and talk about theatre as a...
Madeline Bourne
Feb 7, 20203 min read
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She's the Apex Predator: My Experience at Mean Girls on Broadway
Happy New Year, readers! It's a whole new decade full of new characters, new star-striking ballads, and most importantly, new stories for...
Madeline Bourne
Jan 17, 20204 min read
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Season's Greetings!: What Shows You Should Put on Your List this Holiday Season
It's almost that time of year again, and all that is on my mind is: How many show tickets is socially acceptable to ask my parents for...
Madeline Bourne
Nov 17, 20193 min read
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Let's Do the Time Warp Again!: My Experience at the Rocky Horror Picture Show
It's just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right! Do the time warp and experience the Rocky Horror Picture Show with me!
Madeline Bourne
Nov 2, 20194 min read
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That's So Fetch! Why Broadway Transforms Your Favorite Movies into Hit Shows
"The Sound of Music", "Beetlejuice", "Grease", "Into the Woods". I could go on and on about how many iconic movies have been redone and...
Madeline Bourne
Oct 11, 20193 min read
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Don't Say the M-word! Why Theater Fanatics are so Superstitious
Sadly reader, I am currently in the middle of a post-show depression. If you did not see the Miracle Worker this week, you truly missed a...
Madeline Bourne
Sep 29, 20194 min read
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A Review of MIRACLE: THE MUSICAL; Why You Should See it Before it Closes
Two words: Chicago baseball. Read how the world of baseball comes into play in this new hit musical "MIRACLE: the Musical".
Madeline Bourne
Sep 15, 20193 min read
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