Sunday, March 30, 2014

"Rocky" Struggles to Find a Male Audience on Broadway



In Broadway Seats, Few Guys Among the Dolls. (The New York Times, 3/29/2014\)

Once upon a timeWhile a night out at the theater used to be a staple for cultured American men, fewer shows are grabbing them these days. One possible reason: The golden age of grown-up musicals like “South Pacific” and “Guys and Dolls” has given way to spectacle-laden shows aimed at moms and children. And while families may have turned “The Lion King” and “Wicked” into billion-dollar blockbusters, men often feel either dragged along to such shows or grateful to be left home with the remote control.

 

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