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When Work Lets Me Be a Musical Theatre Kid

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Wendi

It’s no secret that at one point, I had the slightly unattainable goal of being on Broadway. I don’t say unattainable to be pessimistic- I can’t sing. I can act until the cows come home and perform monologues until the … Continue reading →

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I Read the New Twilight and Am Now Writing About It Because I’m Clearly a Glutton for Humiliation

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Wendi

I’m simultaneously outing and embarrassing myself here, but yes, I indulged myself and read Stephenie Meyer’s “re imaged” Twilight. Life and Death. Was I undoubtedly ashamed as I hit “buy” on Amazon and had the thing instantly delivered to my … Continue reading →

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UT Theatre and Dance Brings THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’S Pages to Life

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Wendi

Originally written for and published on BroadwayWorld.com ______ “Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.” The famous diary of Anne Frank has been recreated, republished, and reproduced in perhaps every form imaginable. Since its original publication … Continue reading →

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BWW Reviews: The Only Thing Better Than HAIRSPRAY… That’s Free!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Wendi

Below is a review of Zilker Theatre Production’s performance of Hairspray at Zilker Park. Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com. If you’re looking for theatre during the summer, you aren’t exactly short of options in Austin, Texas. You may be, however, a bit short on … Continue reading →

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BWW Reviews: Fantasies Come True! Avenue Q is BACK at Austin Theatre Project

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Wendi

Below is a review of Avenue Q at Ground Floor Theater, presented by Austin Theatre Project (February 15, 2015). Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com. I’ve seen three productions of Avenue Q in my life, all of them ranging from the Broadway national tour to … Continue reading →

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BWW Reviews: Here I Go Again! MAMMA MIA! is Still Irresistible

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Wendi

In case you don’t follow the obnoxious, self-promoting tweets and Facebook posts I make regarding my moonlighting as a BroadwayWorld.com reviewer, it is, in fact, one of the many grown-up endeavors I have taken on (ahem…and also, a way to … Continue reading →

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Thankfully, INTO THE WOODS Leaves Little to be Wished For

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Wendi

Specific movie plot spoilers are marked, so if you already know the musical (or simply don’t care), it’s safe to read . “I wish,” the (arguable) theme throughout Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical Into the Woods, was the one thing not … Continue reading →

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That Time Neil Patrick Harris High-Fived Me

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Wendi

Alright, I’ll admit it: adult life has hit full force and my blogging (or lack thereof) has fallen a bit to the wayside. Because, my dear friends who are still living the fantastic life known as college, my day pretty … Continue reading →

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The Real World: Austin (Minus the Drinking, Partying, and Pretty Much Everything Else)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Wendi

“I’m in this weird place because I went from being around all my friends all the time to working 9-5 and being tired everyday and having zero social life.” This statement is usually met with a small laugh, a not … Continue reading →

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The ‘Other Plans’ Work Life Had in Store For Me

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Wendi

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 (according to my Timehop), my newest tweet read: “Just got to sit in and watch the @KPRCLocal2 11AM live newscast in the studio! Can’t wait until I’m behind the desk one day! #internship.” Thursday, June 13th, … Continue reading →

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