Betty Who’s Theatrical Journey: From Pop Music to Broadway An Unconventional Casting When it comes to casting a larger-than-life god on Broadway, why not turn to the world of pop stars? That’s exactly what happened with the hit musical “Hadestown,” which found its Persephone in the talented singer-songwriter Betty Who. With her fresh face and […]
‘Fantasticks’ Lyricist Tom Jones Was Sanguine About the Show’s Tangled History With Hollywood, Including a Barbra Streisand Near-Miss The Legacy of ‘The Fantasticks’ The recent passing of iconic songwriter Tom Jones, best known as the lyricist and book writer for the stage musical ‘The Fantasticks,’ has reignited interest in the show’s tangled history with Hollywood. […]