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YOSHIKI Begins His Boldest Chapter at Walt Disney Concert Hall

YOSHIKI Begins His Boldest Chapter at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Yahoo Entertainment — If you had walked onstage at an X Japan concert at the height of the band's chaotic 1980s/90s rise and told the sea of devoted fans that their ferocious, skin-bashing drummer YOSHIKI would one day headline Walt Disney Concert Hall, you would have been laughed out of the venue. But destiny has a funny way of working out.
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YOSHIKI Begins His Boldest Chapter at Walt Disney Concert Hall - SPIN

YOSHIKI Begins His Boldest Chapter at Walt Disney Concert Hall - SPIN

SPIN Magazine — If you had walked onstage at an X Japan concert at the height of the band’s chaotic 1980s/90s rise and told the sea of devoted fans that their ferocious, skin-bashing drummer YOSHIKI would one day headline Walt Disney Concert Hall, you would have been laughed out of the venue. But destiny has a funny way of working out.
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The High and Low-Tech Revival Of 'The Rocky Horror Show'

The High and Low-Tech Revival Of 'The Rocky Horror Show'

Front of House (FOH) — The cult-classic film comes to Broadway as a musical. Bryan Reesman chats with Tony Award-winning sound designer Brian Ronan about the production’s audio nuances.
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Haute and Freddy Bring Their Musical Circus To NYC Live at Warsaw / June 3, 2026

Haute and Freddy Bring Their Musical Circus To NYC Live at Warsaw / June 3, 2026

The Aquarian Weekly — Heading in to witness the second night of Haute and Freddy at Warsaw in Brooklyn, two things were on our mind: How were they going to translate their two-person showcase into a larger setting, and how were they going to play a headlining set with only one album out?
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Twin Tribes Revel In The Darkness At Webster Hall / June 5, 2026

Twin Tribes Revel In The Darkness At Webster Hall / June 5, 2026

The Aquarian Weekly — We've been saying for the last couple of years that Twin Tribes are the goth band of the moment, and they keep building in popularity since this author first saw them live at Le Poisson Rouge in April 2024.
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2026 Tony Awards: The highs, the lows, and those uneven tribute performances

2026 Tony Awards: The highs, the lows, and those uneven tribute performances

Gold Derby — From the roof-raising opening number to a rousing closing speech, Broadway's big night was largely a success. But there were some notable misses.
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Mark Rosenblatt on "Giant," John Lithgow, and his first Tony nomination

Mark Rosenblatt on "Giant," John Lithgow, and his first Tony nomination

Bryan Reesman — "Giant" playwright Mark Rosenblatt spoke to me about his Tony Award nominated show, the power of John Lithgow and the cast to bring it to life every night, and what it feels like to get his first Tony Award nomination on his first play.
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Classic Tracks: Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell"

Classic Tracks: Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell"

Mix Magazine — Inside the recording of Billy Idol's classic early '80s song, "Rebel Yell".
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Adam Fisher on "The Lost Boys"

Adam Fisher on "The Lost Boys"

Front of House (FOH) — Sound designer Adam Fisher talks about tackling the demanding, ambitious musical rendition of "The Lost Boys".
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"Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case" commentary review

"Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case" commentary review

DVD Beaver — For Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case the commentary is by entertainment journalists Bryan Reesman and Mike Sargent resulting in a solid companion piece that explores the shift in tone between the two Delannoy films, the personal nature of the 1959 story, and Gabin’s evolving portrayal. Good chemistry between the speakers.
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"Unearthly Stranger" commentary review

"Unearthly Stranger" commentary review

DVD Beaver — The two new audio commentaries add strong value: film historian Gary Gerani (Fantastic Television,) delivers an in-depth track covering narrative, style, and production history, while entertainment journalists Bryan Reesman and Max Evry offer a lively discussion of the film’s period context, genre blending, and cast careers. Both tracks are informative and well worth repeated listens.
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"Lost Boys" stunts: "The body can adapt to anything."

"Lost Boys" stunts: "The body can adapt to anything."

Bryan Reesman — Tony-nominated "Lost Boys" co-star Ali Louis Bourzgui talks about adjusting to the crazy stuntwork on the vampire musical.
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Patrick Wilson, Marcus Chait, and James Carpinello discuss the evolution of the "Lost Boys" musical

Patrick Wilson, Marcus Chait, and James Carpinello discuss the evolution of the "Lost Boys" musical

Bryan Reesman — Patrick sees a throughline from musical theater to horror, and his experience with the latter helped them with shaping the show.
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My First Award with Tony nominees

My First Award with Tony nominees

Gold Derby — Different 2026 Tony nominees reflect on the first award they ever won. I collected quotes from Ali Louis Bourzgui, Caissie Levy, Kelli O'Hara, Patrick Wilson, Marcus Chait, James Carpinello, Tye Blue, and Constantine Rousouli.
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Spotlight: Four Broadway Plays You Need To See Right Now

Spotlight: Four Broadway Plays You Need To See Right Now

The Aquarian Weekly — While people often associate big budget musicals with Broadway, there are many amazing plays that come out every season. Spring of 2026 has proven to be exceptionally good, and the following four shows should all be on your radar.
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2026 Tony nominees pick their favorite moments from their contending productions

2026 Tony nominees pick their favorite moments from their contending productions

Gold Derby — Broadway stars shined brightly at the the 79th Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees press event. I collected quotes from Kelli O'Hara, Caissie Levy, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Patrick Wilson, and others.
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Donor Spotlight: Yoshiki On The Importance Of Mental Health Awareness & Accessible Support In The...

Donor Spotlight: Yoshiki On The Importance Of Mental Health Awareness & Accessible Support In The...

musicares.org — As a long-standing supporter of MusiCares, Yoshiki shares how the nonprofit's mission speaks to him personally. Learn more about his own experience with cyberbullying and his thoughts on the importance of accessible mental health support in the music community.
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Side Jams #91: A Star Wars roundtable with Richie Faulkner and Ruud Jolie

Side Jams #91: A Star Wars roundtable with Richie Faulkner and Ruud Jolie

Side Jams with Bryan Reesman — Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) and Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation) bonded over their love for "Star Wars" while touring together two decades ago. Here they share their stories about and passion for the franchise.
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The Best Blu-Rays of 2026 - So Far

The Best Blu-Rays of 2026 - So Far

The Wrap — I worked on the "K2" commentary with Max Evry. Nice for this to be included!
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Allie X Is Embracing All of Life's Variables

Allie X Is Embracing All of Life's Variables

FLOOD Magazine — With the recent cancellation of her US tour supporting her latest LP, Happiness Is Going to Get You, the alt-pop star discusses anger, vulnerability, and always being ready to adapt.
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A $50 Movie Ticket Is Peak Entertainment Elitism

A $50 Movie Ticket Is Peak Entertainment Elitism

Bloomberg Opinion — Cultural experiences are increasingly becoming something that only elites can afford, turning both communal experiences and personal enrichment into privileges rather than expectations. At a time of deep political strife, economic inequality and media fragmentation, enjoying live sports, music, theater and movies remains among the few shared experiences that bring people together. But the cost of access is getting preposterous.
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'Every Brilliant Thing' on Broadway

'Every Brilliant Thing' on Broadway

Front of House (FOH) — So why would anyone need 90 mics to cover Daniel Radcliffe's current one-man Broadway show? Bryan Reesman delves into the topic and comes up with some surprising answers.
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'Rent' at 30: Wilson Jermaine Heredia remembers the love for the generation-defining musical

'Rent' at 30: Wilson Jermaine Heredia remembers the love for the generation-defining musical

Gold Derby — The Tony-winning actor reveals that he came close to missing out on his career-transforming role on the beloved Broadway blockbuster.
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Why 'The Rocky Horror Show' is the Broadway show 'the world really needs right now'

Why 'The Rocky Horror Show' is the Broadway show 'the world really needs right now'

Gold Derby — Bryan Reesman speaks with the all-star cast and crew of the Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's classic cult musical.
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