‘His Story’: ‘Duck Dynasty’-backed Gen Z Jesus musical to debut in Texas
Written by then-16-year-old homeschooler Anna Miriam Brown, the show is coming to the stage thanks to Broadway vets and evangelical celebrities. KATHRYN POST, of Religion News Service, reports…
Why Alexander Hamilton gave his heart to Jesus at a Texas church this weekend
United StatesRNS When offered a chance to save his soul at a Texas church this past weekend, Alexander Hamilton did not throw away his shot. During a slightly adapted production of the hit musical Hamilton at The Door Church, a large, diverse congregation, the main character bowed his head, closed his eyes and gave his life […]
All-female ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ album bolsters show’s groundbreaking legacy
United StatesRNS Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1970 concept album Jesus Christ Superstar – from which the 1971 rock musical was born – delivered one radio hit, with Australian pop artist Helen Reddy channeling Mary Magdalene’s confused feelings about her rabbi in I Don’t Know How To Love Him. But otherwise, the album and the […]
On the Screen: Mental health takes centre stage in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
MARCUS CHEONG watches ‘Dear Evan Hansen’…
On The Screen: Netflix’s faith-filled (and sugary) take on a familiar format
MARCUS CHEONG says ‘A Week Away’ will be suited to audiences with a sweet tooth for inspirational stories…
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: The controversial musical phenomenon turns 50
KATHRYN POST, of Religion News Service, charts the history of a storied musical…
‘Day by day’: Musical ‘Godspell’ celebrates 50th anniversary
MARK KENNEDY, of Associated Press, reports on a milestone for one of the world’s most famous musicals based on the Gospels…