A: Apart from the musical The Phantom of the Opera, off-Broadway classic “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” and musical-themed concert “Broadway Hits Live” are also touring Taiwan.
B: Musical-themed concert? That sounds interesting.
A: Set for April 18 and 19, the show will feature a group of Broadway vocalists and dancers — with British singer Keala Settle as a special guest.
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B: So the audience can enjoy all the timeless hits from various shows at one concert. . . I like that.
A: And there’s more: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical Jesus Christ Superstar will finally visit Taiwan for the first time in June. We’d better grab our tickets now.
A: 除了音樂劇《歌劇魅影》，外百老匯名劇《我愛你，你如此完美，現在變得更好吧》、「百老匯星光演唱會」也將登場。。
B: 是以音樂劇為主題的演唱會？好像蠻有趣的。
A: 節目預計4月18日、19日開唱，邀集多位百老匯歌手與舞者，特別來賓是英國女歌手琪雅拉賽特。
B: 那觀眾就能在一場演唱會上，聽到多部名劇的金曲，我喜歡這形式。
A: 還不止這些呢︰安德魯洛伊韋柏的經典《萬世巨星》6月將首度來台，我們最好趕快搶票吧！（By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張迪）
You might think knitting is only for grandmas, but surprisingly, many young people are embracing so-called “grandma hobbies.” On social media platforms, activities such as home cooking, embroidery and gardening are becoming popular among teenagers and young adults who are drawn to their relaxing and creative nature. “Grandma hobbies” typically refer to activities that are slow-paced, handmade and nostalgic. Common examples include knitting scarves, baking cookies, sewing clothes and growing plants. These hobbies were once part of everyday life for many women in previous generations, but today they provide an escape from the fast-paced digital world. The appeal
A: Isn’t the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — a massive music event held every April — about to open in California? B: Yeah the festival is set to take place over two weekends, from April 10 to 12 and 17 to 19, US time. A: I heard this year’s main stage headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G and EDM DJ Anyma. B: The K-pop army is also making an appearance, with legendary group BigBang, SHINee member Taemin and girl group Katseye debuting for the first time. A: Isn’t Coachella also live-streamed on its YouTube
A: Several Japanese and South Korean acts, such as BigBang, are participating in this year’s Coachella Music Festival. Have any Mando-pop singers ever performed at Coachella? B: Yup, K-pop group GOT7’s Hong Kong member Jackson Wang, and Taiwanese band Sunset Rollercoaster, which primarily performs in English, attended the festival before. A: It’s a pity that we didn’t fly to Coachella. But in fact, Taipei has also gradually become an Asian music hub in recent years. B: That’s true. K-pop sensation Twice just held three concerts at the Taipei Dome, followed by Hong Kong singer G.E.M., who is going
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