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Was "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" Half-Baked?
Hey guys! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming super super soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Up next is my review of Two Strangers (Car ry a Cake Across New York). So, the plot of the show is about two strangers who carry a cake across New
Aug 222 min read


Interview with The Backstage Blonde, Broadway Dresser, Content Creator, and Broadway insider! ⋆. 𐙚˚࿔
M: My first question is “What moment do you think sparked your love of Broadway?” Like, I feel like for all theater kids, there's a show or an actor or actress that sparks your moment. T: Well, growing up, we had the Legally Blonde CD and the Wicked CD, like in my mom's minivan at all times, and honestly Legally Blonde was probably like the show growing up that got me super excited about musicals. But the moment that I knew that I wanted to work on Broadway was, I was backst
Aug 1415 min read


Closing thoughts on Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Hey guys! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming super super soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Up next is my review of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Now, if you know me at all, you know I owe my whole entire life and both of my "Broadway awakening
Aug 72 min read


Proof that Proof was SUPER underrated
Hey guys! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming super super soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Up next is my review of Proof. Guys, I think this show is SO ridiculously underrated. It is completely incredible, and honestly the fact that it di
Aug 23 min read


Corn Pudding & 1940s Camp: My Take on Schmigadoon!
Hey guys! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who loves Broadway, and here on Encore by Miren I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming super, super soon!!), and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen. Next up is my review of Schmigadoon!. The show follows two doctors (played by Sara Chase and Alex Brightman) who try to repair their struggling re
Aug 13 min read


The Lost Boys: Why Turning this movie into a musical reeked of anything but desperation
Hi guys! If you’re new here, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway. Here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (starting NEXT WEEK!!), and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen. Next up is my review of The Lost Boys! I’ve now seen this show four times (and counting!), and it’s easily one of my favorite new musicals of the season. It
Jul 144 min read


How to Handle a Difficult Topic on Broadway (And How Not To): Giant Vs. Fear of 13
I’m back! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Today we have two plays to review, both closing this week. Giant and Fear of 13 address serious issues that feature prominently in the news these da
Jun 266 min read


Who Will Win (and Who Should Win) At the 2026 Tony Awards
I’m back! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Last year, we had one of the best seasons on Broadway in a long time, so it made sense for the Tony's to be equally as competitive: Sunset Blvd, Suf
Jun 65 min read


Titanique: Does This Parody Sink or Sail?
Hey guys, I’m back yet again!! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Next up: Titanique. If I had to describe this show in one word, it would be: ridiculous. Not necessarily in a bad way — just co
May 204 min read


Put The Fries In The Bag And Close
I’m back! For any new people, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from the perspective of an NYC teen! Today’s post is a little different than what you’ve seen so far! Usually I’m reviewing the newest shows of the season, but today, I’m talking about Broadway as
Apr 196 min read


One More Brilliant Thing
I’m back! For those of you just joining, my name is Miren. I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway, and here on Encore By Miren, I share my unfiltered takes on the latest shows, interview people from the industry (coming soon!!) and give you a look at Broadway from a the perspective of an NYC teen! Next is my review of Every Brilliant Thing. This show, which comes to Broadway after a successful run on the West End, is a unique, interactive th
Apr 44 min read


Checkmate or Stalemate? My honest review of Chess on Broadway!
Hi guys! If you have made it to my page you probably already know that I’m a teenager born and raised in Manhattan who absolutely loves Broadway (and the West End any time I am in London)! I’m here to give you my honest take on shows, interviews with actors and “theater people” and just an NYC teenager’s perspective on Broadway. So first up is my review of Chess, the 1980’s classic musical which features a legendary soundtrack by two the stars of ABBA. Back on Broadway for th
Mar 24 min read


About Me!
Hi, I’m Miren, a Broadway-obsessed native New Yorker! When dreaming up Encore By Miren, I imagined a space where fellow young theatre lovers could connect over shared interests, get inside scoops on the industry and discuss all things Broadway! Fun Facts about me: I’ve seen over 80 performances of Broadway shows Seeing Hamilton in 2022 made me fall in love with theatre TOM FRANCIS FANGIRL I love to write in all forms (poetry and short stories!) I have seen Sunset Blvd 10 time
Feb 231 min read
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