James Sims

Musicals

  • U2 Debut Song from Broadway’s Upcoming ‘Spider-Man’ Musical

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    James Sims

    Broadway fans were first introduced to original music from Broadway’s upcoming ‘Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark’ during a recent performance by actor/musician Reeve Carney on “Good Morning America,” but up until last night, the writers of that song — U2’s Bono and the Edge — haven’t played the song for audiences. During a stop on…

  • ‘Addams Family’ Lands Dead as a Doornail on Broadway

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    James Sims

    ‘The Addams Family’ is an entertainment legacy that deserves a splashy introduction to the Broadway community, yet with the small melodies by composer Andrew Lippa — a soft attempt at quirky songs that never get quirky enough — the musical comes off like an off-Broadway tuner with a dream of bigger digs. The iconic Addams…

  • Backstage at Broadway’s Next to Normal

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    James Sims

    Of all the shows on Broadway this season, “Next to Normal” packs the biggest punch. It’s a heavy dramatic story line following a family’s downward spiral as it deals with a crisis. Best of all is the score. With music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, the show explodes on stage with a…