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Young People Weigh in on Musical “& Juliet” with New Plot, Themes Based on Shakespeare Classic
For "& Juliet," our reviewers were all in for the twists this musical gave to the "Romeo and Juliet" story and how pop songs and special effects infused it.
Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 302 min read
“& Juliet” breaks Shakespeare’s quill only to add more flourish to a famous story
But when Anne breaks the quill, she relinquishes control over the story’s ending. The play within the play is finally allowed a breath of fresh air.
Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 303 min read
“& Juliet” reimagines the classic tale as a witty, feminist triumph
This engaging story effectively utilizes popular songs, humor and the fourth wall, such as multiple characters speaking directly to the audience...
Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 304 min read
In “& Juliet,” sometimes selfishness is necessary for self-love
Many elements add to this musical’s overall charm — the script, the song choices, the actors’ performances and the technical elements.
Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 304 min read
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" Dazzles Teens on Opening Night of Long Louisville Run
While today’s teens weren’t around in 2001 when director Baz Luhrmann’s opulent and unconventional movie musical, “Moulin Rouge!," hit...
Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 282 min read
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” dazzles in telling a tale of love with pop music
By Kyran Kennedy | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter duPont Manual/Youth Performing Arts School, Class of 2027 “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is...
Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 282 min read
Forbidden love inspires an extravaganza of music and more at the Moulin Rouge
By Jo Lowden | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter Homeschool Student, Class of 2025 “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001...
Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 283 min read
While steeped in extravagance, ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ still speaks with sincerity
By Claire Schneider | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter Bullitt East High School, Class of 2025 In “Moulin Rouge! The Musical," the artists are...
Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 284 min read
Prepare for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” to steal your breath away
By Lucy Thompson | Arts Angle Vantage Reporter Presentation Academy, Class of 2026 “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” first captures attention...
Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 283 min read
"& Juliet": A Will to dance an alternate life to a millennial playlist. Register today.
Teens can register to see, + review "& Juliet" on April 22. Reviews are published. Registration Deadline: March 28. Limited spots.
Elizabeth Kramer
Jan 263 min read
Plunge into the pageantry and pop-hit music of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical." Register today.
Teens can register to see, review "Moulin Rouge1 The Musical" on Feb. 18. Reviews are published. Deadline is Jan. 24. Limited spots.
Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Catch our writers in LEO Weekly's Current Under 21 issue
Our writers contribute their youth voices to LEO Weekly's Under 21 issue for the second year.
Elizabeth Kramer
Oct 7, 20241 min read
Youth team up with Louisville Orchestra artists to compose original music
Louisville youth are getting into composing music with help from composers in the Louisville Orchestra's Creator Corps program.
Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Oct 7, 20245 min read
Teens create audio stories, credit Earshot with building confidence, skills
"When I started off, I didn't know how to do any of this," said Alexander, who learned how to report and produce stories in Earshot.
Elizabeth Kramer
Jul 9, 20243 min read
Youth take the stage in Kentucky Opera's "The Hobbit" summer camp
Kentucky Opera helped youth stage an opera of "The Hobbit" this summer and found more to gain than the spotlight.
Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jul 9, 20244 min read
June 30: Hear Art Stories by Teens in Our Earshot Program at Speed Museum
On June 30 at the Speed Art Museum, hear teens from Earshot share experiences of producing audio stories.
Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 20, 20242 min read
‘Beetlejuice’ proves, again, it is beloved by teens with its Louisville debut
Teenagers seemed to turn up in droves to the Louisville premiere of "Beetlejuice" the musical. Our teen critics were there.
Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 18, 20241 min read
‘Beetlejuice’ Delivers a Spooky Spectacle That’s Hilarious and Heartfelt
Beetlejuice (Justin Collette) frequently broke the fourth wall, making you feel like you were being pulled into the show.
Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jun 18, 20243 min read
Hilarious, relatable, ‘Beetlejuice’ mines grief with sweet twist on family story
This musical feels like a show about death, but ... closely reflects the real experiences of being a teenager in how it talks about grief.
Arts Angle Vantage Journalist
Jun 18, 20244 min read
‘Six’ comes to Louisville and teens find it's more than just the songs
Many teens, including our reviewers, know “Six” through the songs. But when “Six” came to Louisville, they experienced it in new ways.
Elizabeth Kramer
May 1, 20242 min read
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