Off-Broadway’s been a busy bee. While the Great White Way readies itself for Sunday’s Tony Awards, New York’s smaller venues hosted a series of openings this week, including the four reviewed by our critics. Check out the highlights below, and comeback Sunday for our live blog of the 2011 Tonys, which air at 8 p.m. on CBS.
The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World: EW senior writer Clark Collis dubs The Shaggs, which he gives a B, “something rather special.” He writes that where the musical fails as a standard jukebox tuner that sensationalizes the ups-and-downs of its subject (in this case,...
The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World: EW senior writer Clark Collis dubs The Shaggs, which he gives a B, “something rather special.” He writes that where the musical fails as a standard jukebox tuner that sensationalizes the ups-and-downs of its subject (in this case,...
- 6/10/2011
- by Aubry D'Arminio
- EW.com - PopWatch
Leading pop critics praise the 'craftsmanship' on the singer's 'great dance pop' release.
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Christina Garibaldi
Britney Spears
Photo: Jive
On Tuesday (March 29), Britney Spears released her latest album, Femme Fatale, to much fanfare and critical praise.
Femme Fatale is a dark, churning, cohesive 12-track record that will have fans on the dance floor from beginning to end. From the opening track and current single, the Ke$ha-penned "Till the World Ends," to the last, the slower "Criminal," the momentum never stops.
Peppered in the mix are dance tunes complete with dubsteps, feisty breakdowns, Nsfw lyrics and thumping beats. Spears hooked up with a number of chart-topping producers and songwriters, including Dr. Luke, Max Martin, will.i.am and Claude Kelly.
The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am also lent his vocals to their "Big Fat Bass" single, while pop newbie Sabi lent...
By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Christina Garibaldi
Britney Spears
Photo: Jive
On Tuesday (March 29), Britney Spears released her latest album, Femme Fatale, to much fanfare and critical praise.
Femme Fatale is a dark, churning, cohesive 12-track record that will have fans on the dance floor from beginning to end. From the opening track and current single, the Ke$ha-penned "Till the World Ends," to the last, the slower "Criminal," the momentum never stops.
Peppered in the mix are dance tunes complete with dubsteps, feisty breakdowns, Nsfw lyrics and thumping beats. Spears hooked up with a number of chart-topping producers and songwriters, including Dr. Luke, Max Martin, will.i.am and Claude Kelly.
The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am also lent his vocals to their "Big Fat Bass" single, while pop newbie Sabi lent...
- 3/29/2011
- MTV Music News
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