While we don’t think it’s funny that many theaters are suffering in the recession, it certainly provides prime comedic material. Because when things don’t get better, all you can do is laugh. That’s what Corn Productions is choosing to do with Storefront Theater Musical, a charming and borderline offensive parody of the omnipresent High School Musical. more ›

It's a well-known fact that Tankboy and I are big Kelly Clarkson fans. It's a little-known that fact that there are a few High School Musical fans on staff (cough*Lizz*cough). This video should make them happy. more ›

Frankly, whenever we read about record sales, digital rights management, and record companies, we usually switch off because the whole issue is stupid and always ends up more complicated than it should (iTunes or iTunes Plus?). The major record labels have always reminded us of our Drunk Uncle Pete; they're late to the party and only after our money, while indie labels have been distributing DRM-free music through retailers like eMusic for a while now. more ›

Parents, get ready for another summer of “Can We? Can We? Can We?? Can We?????” The Empire of the Mouse is bringing the first extended run of High School Musical, stage version, to the LaSalle Bank Theater. The runaway sensation of stage and screen lets elementary and middle school kids—and their parents—live vicariously through its characters, which in turn are living vicariously through the drama department. more ›

Last week you tried to get tickets to High School Musical for your pre-teen, teen, or tween child. And of course you failed, along with thousands of other parents. Craigslist hints at only a fraction of the carnage. Next to that game in Miami, the HSM one-night stand is the most sought after ticket in Chicago. But even if you sold your soul or ransacked your nest egg for the chance to see glossy American... more ›