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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 10 MIN

Why Performing Arts Still Struggle on Screen

from Stories in Motion · host D & J

Amy Sherman-Palladino's Étoile is the latest example of how hard it is to make dance, music, and theatre work on TV. In this episode, we explore why shows like Smash, Mozart in the Jungle, and Bunheads never quite click — and what it takes to bring the performing arts to life on screen.

Amy Sherman-Palladino's Étoile is the latest example of how hard it is to make dance, music, and theatre work on TV. In this episode, we explore why shows like Smash, Mozart in the Jungle, and Bunheads never quite click — and what it takes to bring the performing arts to life on screen.

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