Tom BarrettinCounter ArtsIs ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Blasphemous?A Queer Christian’s Reading of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’·11 min read·Apr 6, 2024--2
Tom BarrettinCounter ArtsHadestown: Page to StageAn exploration of the West End musical Hadestown and its classical origins.·6 min read·Mar 5, 2024--7
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyTwo Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) @ Kiln Theatre, Kilburn, LondonA contemporary urban musical rom-com. A love letter to New York and youthful urban living; boy meets girl meets cake and some ethical…2 min read·Jan 11, 2024----
Bailey C. LewisWe Are NOT Your Inspiration! — Addressing The Neurotypical’s Entitlement to Our Stories(This op-ed contains mild plot spoilers for the musical, How To Dance In Ohio. Please proceed only if you do not have issues with that!)5 min read·Feb 1, 2024----
Tom BarrettinCounter ArtsMystery, Mythology and Murder: A Cultural History of Sweeney ToddThis article explores Sweeney Todd’s cultural evolution from the 1846–7 novel to the Sondheim stage musical and the 2007 Tim Burton film.·15 min read·Jan 17, 2024--3--3
Tom BarrettinCounter ArtsIs ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Blasphemous?A Queer Christian’s Reading of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’·11 min read·Apr 6, 2024--2
Tom BarrettinCounter ArtsHadestown: Page to StageAn exploration of the West End musical Hadestown and its classical origins.·6 min read·Mar 5, 2024--7
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyTwo Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) @ Kiln Theatre, Kilburn, LondonA contemporary urban musical rom-com. A love letter to New York and youthful urban living; boy meets girl meets cake and some ethical…2 min read·Jan 11, 2024--
Bailey C. LewisWe Are NOT Your Inspiration! — Addressing The Neurotypical’s Entitlement to Our Stories(This op-ed contains mild plot spoilers for the musical, How To Dance In Ohio. Please proceed only if you do not have issues with that!)5 min read·Feb 1, 2024--
Tom BarrettinCounter ArtsMystery, Mythology and Murder: A Cultural History of Sweeney ToddThis article explores Sweeney Todd’s cultural evolution from the 1846–7 novel to the Sondheim stage musical and the 2007 Tim Burton film.·15 min read·Jan 17, 2024--3
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyBelieve The Hype: Sunset Boulevard, Savoy Theatre, LondonWhen the hype is real — watching Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond in a modern and minimalist version of Sunset Boulevard, directed by…5 min read·Dec 24, 2023--
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyJust For One Day @ Old Vic, LondonLive Aid — the musical, featuring Sir Bob Geldof and Margaret Thatcher in a dance off/spoken word/rap battle, lots of 1980’s music and…4 min read·Jan 31, 2024--
Yunah SmirnovMental Health and BroadwayMy second article with Broadway star Alex Brightman7 min read·Sep 26, 2020--1
