Welcome to Intermission!

Hi, I’m Morgan! I’m a twenty-something theater critic and writer (which really means I’ve been a Theater Kid my whole life but now I’m an adult), newly based in North Carolina!

Hopefully, I can help you discover a show or the next song that will be stuck in your head for weeks on end.

I’ve been a theater writer since 2016, and I’m so excited to share my passion for the arts with you. Happy reading!

REVIEWS

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Review: Curse of the Starving Class at Theatre Raleigh
Review: Curse of the Starving Class at Theatre Raleigh

Curse of the Starving Class is a painful reminder of the so-called American Dream and illuminates how out of reach it still is for so many. The play runs at Theatre Raleigh through Sunday, November 17, 2024

Review: & Juliet is a Tragedy No More
Review: & Juliet is a Tragedy No More

So long, fair Verona! & Juliet flips William Shakespeare's classic story on it's head with an alternative ending....what if Juliet didn't die? This fabulously fun feminist rallying cry is a jukebox musical and features over two dozen pop anthems. & Juliet runs at the Durham Performing Arts Center, running now through Sunday October 6, 2024

Review: New Musical Bull Durham is a Home Run
Review: New Musical Bull Durham is a Home Run

Full of local flair, Bull Durham from Theatre Raleigh knocks it out of the park in this world-premier musical about the Triangle’s beloved minor league baseball team, the Durham Bulls. The production runs at Duke University’s Reynolds Industries Theater through Sunday, September 22, 2024

INTERVIEWS

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Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Collin Yates of Sun Records Live - The Concert
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Collin Yates of Sun Records Live - The Concert

Sun Records Live - The Concert features music made famous by Sun Records Recording Studio and features hits made famous by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Next up in Pre-Show Ponders is an interview with Collin Yates, who plays Elvis and Carl Perkins in the production. Sun Records Live - The Concert runs at Theatre Raleigh through Sunday, February 18, 2024

Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Telly Leung
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Telly Leung

Telly Leung kicks off the 2024 season of the TR in Concert series at Theatre Raleigh. Leung is a Broadway performer known for his work in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, In Transit, Allegiance, Godspell, Rent, Wicked, Pacific Overtures, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song. His film and television credits include Glee and HBO Max’s Warrior. Leung will be at Theatre Raleigh for one night only on Janaury 26, 2024

Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Matthew Scott
Pre-Show Ponders: Interview with Matthew Scott

Next up in the TR in Concert series at Theatre Raleigh is Broadway performer Matthew Scott. Following successful Broadway runs in Jersey Boys, Sondheim on Sondheim, and An American in Paris, Scott combined a letter from his father with songs and stories from his life to present The Jesus Year: A Letter From My Dad at Theatre Raleigh on September 22, 2023

MORGAN’S MUSINGS

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The Museum of Broadway
The Museum of Broadway

The Museum of Broadway in New York City is the first of its kind and features behind the scenes photos, facts, and artifacts. I had the opportunity to visit the museum and provide an inside look at this unique space

I Saw The Phantom Of The Opera’s Final Public Performance
I Saw The Phantom Of The Opera’s Final Public Performance

After 35 years on Broadway, the original production of The Phantom of the Opera closed on April 16, 2023. I was determined to see it’s final public performance the day before, so I did. It was electric, powerful, and emotional in it’s sense of community and finality

Paris Holds the Key to Your (Theater Loving) Heart
Paris Holds the Key to Your (Theater Loving) Heart

I went to Paris and found myself on a theater tour of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Palais Garnier, and Moulin Rouge

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Bull Durham is a home run! Full of local flair, @theatreraleigh knocks it out of the park in this world-premiere musical about the Triangle’s beloved Durham Bulls, Durham’s minor league baseball team. Starring Broadway alumni @cusackcarme
This weekend is your last chance to check out @thelionking at @dpacnc, running through June 9. I was fortunate to see this show back in 2017 and speak with Gerald Ramsey about his role as Mufasa. Eight years later, Ramsey is still on tour with the pr
You just can’t wait to see The Lion King! There is still time to catch this visual feast at @dpacnc through June 9, so get your tickets now. Known for its expert use of lighting and puppeteering techniques, The Lion King keeps all of the charm
Welcome to the party, Old Sport! The new immersive Gatsby’s Exhibition Party at @theatreraleigh is an interactive show and cocktail experience full of the dazzle and charm of the 1920s. The theater world is in the midst of a Gatsby frenzy, and
Since the incomparable @mcclurerob is currently starring as the titular role in the national tour of @doubtfireontour (at @dpacnc through Sunday, March 24, 2024), I wanted to share my interview with him from 2016. Something Rotten! was the very first
Helloooooo dear! @doubtfireontour is running at @dpacnc now through March 24, 2024. Starring @mcclurerob as everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny, this heartwarming production keeps all of charm of the original film while giving it a modern twist.
Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of @aladdin on Broadway, which means I have an excuse to talk about the incredible @tellyleung who is perhaps best known for his time as the titular role in Aladdin and his work on Glee. Check out my full review of
News Update: @dpacnc announces 2024-2025 Season! The new season will feature several of Broadway’s newest hits and recently announced national tours, including “Shucked,” “& Juliet,” and “The Wiz.” Check
Today is the last day to see Sun Records Live - The Concert at @theatreraleigh ! Featuring music from Sun Records artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, the production features both beloved hits and hi
I had the amazing opportunity to interview Broadway and screen alum @tellyleung as part of my Pre-Show Ponders interview series. Leung will be at @theatreraleigh this Friday, January 26, 2024 for a one night only event to kick off their TR in Concert
The Mean Girls musical has made fetch happen! This grool production is running at @dpacnc through TONIGHT, so go sit with the Plastics before they’re gone. Check out my full review of the production and more production photos under the Reviews
@wicked_musical opened 20 years today! This show has accidentally played a huge role in my life and given me some amazing opportunities. In 2021, I was fortunate to interview then-Fiyero on Broadway @samgravitte before attending a performance of Wick
It’s October 3rd, which means it’s time for the obligatory Mean Girls post. This grool production will be at @dpacnc for a limited time from November 24-26, so book your tickets now! Check out my review and see more of these fabulous cost