Jukebox biomusical. That inelegant term defines a popular, but problematic subgenre of theatrical songfests. But for every Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli) or Beautiful (Carole King), two popular and critical successes, there are at least as many Cher Shows and Beautiful Noises (Neil Diamond), unsatisfying and overstuffed also-rans. Into that latter camp we must now deposit … [Read more...]