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Broadway’s swings, or understudies, have always deserved to make more money and gain more recognition, but especially this year. COVID has been knocking out performers left and right and causing shows to be put on pause or shut down altogether. Today, Hugh Jackman took to Twitter to announce that he tested positive for the virus and will be quarantining and taking a break from his role in The Music Man, which is showing at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre. In the post, a face-masked Jackman told fans that his symptoms are that of a “cold” and a “scratchy throat, and a bit of a runny nose.” Other than that, the actor says he is feeling “fine” and is “just gonna do everything I can to get better ASAP.” Jackman also assured viewers that he would be “back on stage, heading to River City” as soon as he was able. Continue reading

This is a video of musician Charles Berthoud (previously) playing an electric bass with its strings replaced with a cello’s. The result is beautiful, it almost sounds like a harp. Speaking of — have I told you I pay a woman dressed as an ancient Greek to play a large harp in my mansion’s foyer during regular waking hours (11AM to 7PM)? Well I was lying. It has always been a dream of mine though. 24/7 harp music in your foyer — that’s when you know you’ve really made it. Sure being able to pay rent on time would be a step in the right direction, but baby steps are for babies, I just want to take one giant leap to the harp thing and somebody feeding me peeled grapes. Now if you’ll excuse me *furiously scratching $20 lotto scratchers* come on, rent money, don’t let me down! Continue reading