Musical Theatre Roundup: Week of February 1, 2021

Three Musicals To Look Out For at the Golden Globes

The nominations for the 78th annual Golden Globes awards have been released by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association this week. Three musical-inspired productions got a nod.  Here’s the list.

Hamilton (Where to watch: Disney+)

• Lin-Manuel Miranda, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
• Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Where to watch: Netflix)

• Viola Davis, Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture – Drama
• Chadwick Boseman, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture – Drama

The Prom (Where to watch: Netflix)

• James Cordon, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
• Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Is Coming To Disney+

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. I repeat. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The excitement and energy in the fandom on Thursday, February 4th was everything. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997) starring Brandy and the late Whitney Houston, will be available on Disney+ starting February 12th. How many times are you going to watch it? Be honest. Let us know in the comments below.

Anything is ✨possible✨ Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella arrives February 12 to #DisneyPlus. #Cinderella1997 pic.twitter.com/IyimkaOWBe

— Disney+ (@disneyplus) February 4, 2021

That’s a wrap for now. What a week it has been. How would you like to see this column grow? Feel free to leave your thoughts below. Until next time, friends.