From stage to screen: reviewing 'Hamilton' and 'Wicked: For Good'

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Broadway seems to be everywhere you look these days. A touring production of "Hamilton" was recently on stage in Rochester. Despite the show being ten years old, it still drew a packed house. Meanwhile, the "Wicked" sequel, "Wicked: For Good," hit theaters last week. Two local critics — David Andreatta and Johanna Lester — reviewed those performances for CITY Magazine. This hour, we explore why audiences keep flocking to these popular stories, how they are holding up, and the idea of self-reflection versus escapism in the current moment. Our guests:

David Andreatta, freelance contributor to CITY Magazine
Johanna Lester, freelance contributor to CITY Magazine

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