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Andy Ottone | Thursday, April 27, 2023
In 1995, author Gregory Maguire published his novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.” The novel is presented as a biography of the Wicked Witch, named Elphaba by Maguire, and serves as a revisionist interpretation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel and its popular film adaptation. It not only
Andy Ottone | Monday, April 24, 2023
What do you first think of when you hear the words “Broadway Musical?” Some might think of the magical “Wicked,” the tear-jerking “RENT” or the mega-hit “Hamilton.” However, many people think of one show, a show that has won countless awards and accolades, the longest running show in the history of Broadway and the third
Andy Ottone | Thursday, April 6, 2023
It was like every other romantic story before it: Boy meets girl, boy already has a girlfriend, boy tries to date both at once, boy finds out he has to defeat his new girlfriend’s seven evil ex-partners, boy breaks up with old girlfriend and finally, boy fights the seven evil exes. Bryan Lee O’Malley published
Anna Falk, Rose Androwich, Christine Hilario, Andy Ottone, Natalie Allton, Peter Breen and Observer Scene Staff | Wednesday, April 5, 2023
This is the final week of Lent, and — knowing that this is a time for repentance — Scene wants to ask forgiveness for our grave errors. Whether we reviewed something too harshly (or not harshly enough), we want to correct our mistakes and show that we’ve changed our ways. “An Evening with Silk Sonic”
Andy Ottone | Wednesday, March 29, 2023
I had the great pleasure of recently sitting down with Notre Dame alumnus Samuel B. Jackson ‘20 for an interview regarding his recent work with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, as well as his journey after graduating. Editor’s note: the audio for the first two questions was not recorded fully due to a technical error,
Andy Ottone | Friday, March 24, 2023
Picture this: an idyllic, young, married couple inherit a beautiful house in the New York countryside and plan to open a bed and breakfast. We follow the trials and tribulations the two of them face in establishing their business, such as nosy neighbors, home renovations and establishing themselves as a reputable establishment. There is one
Andy Ottone | Monday, February 27, 2023
On Feb. 24, I engaged the creative mind behind the sold-out entirely student-produced musical, ”Dawn’s Early Light.” Solomon Duane (‘24) opened up about the production, his creative process and his influences in the creation of the show. Below are five questions from this interview to allow the creator’s own words to speak for themselves.
Andy Ottone | Thursday, February 9, 2023
There’s 104 days of summer vacation, and it’s been 5,488 days since the official debut of the first episode of “Phineas and Ferb” on Disney Channel. As a lifelong fan of the series, it is my pleasure to bring you through the show’s development, what came after it ended and what the show means to
Andy Ottone | Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A casino, a rest stop, a Texas BBQ restaurant and a touring heavy metal band. What do they all have in common? Murder, lies and a woman who finds herself caught up in all of it. Poker Face, whose first four episodes out of ten are out right now on NBCUniversal’s Peacock, is the most
Andy Ottone | Thursday, January 19, 2023
Who doesn’t love Pinocchio? Whether it’s Carlo Collidi’s original novel or Walt Disney’s 1940 feature film, many know the story of the wooden boy with the growing nose. In 2022, three film adaptations were released, and I took it upon myself to watch all three. I would be remiss to not mention an influence on