
‘When the founders of a theatre company are the ones accused of abuse, the fallout isn’t just legal—it’s personal, communal, and devastating.”
In a divided world, can community theatre still bring us together? I believe it can and must.
From Florida to Wyoming, community theatres have been rocked by embezzlement scandals. It’s time for boards everywhere to rethink how they guard their funds.
Cabaret invited audiences into the Kit Kat Club with the promise that “life is beautiful.” According to a new lawsuit, for one investor, life has been anything but.
This weekend’s Hamilton screenings turned into a battle between sing-along joy and cinema silence. Whose voice really belongs in the room where it happens?
Square Foot Theatre is facing a lawsuit alleging years of grooming and abuse by its founders. The bigger question: how did this happen, who looked away, and why was nothing done? Silence cannot be the answer.
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, scrutiny around online commentary has only intensified. Emotions are raw, reactions are magnified, and institutions are especially watchful of how their faculty and staff engage in public discourse.
Broadway Licensing Group’s sale to Concord looked like a success story. Now it’s at the center of a lawsuit claiming insiders enriched themselves while others were left behind.
A lawsuit accuses the co-founders of a Connecticut community theatre of grooming and sexually abusing a former performer who began participating with the group at just 9 years old.
A Broadway producer has been sentenced after stealing COVID small business grants through falsified records.
Former Bay City State Theatre director Mike Bacigalupo has been charged with federal wire fraud, accused of defrauding multiple organizations between 2020 and 2023.
San Francisco’s Boxcar Theatre announced the resignation of executive director Nick Olivero after online allegations tied him to a predator sting operation.
Dreamgirls is finally coming back to Broadway in 2026 and that is thrilling news. The only caution is the “nationwide casting search.” Hopefully it is about real discovery and not just a marketing stunt. This show deserves sincerity.
Anastasia never became the Broadway juggernaut people thought it would. I’ve been reflecting on why, and why I still liked it anyway.
What if Broadway’s first week of previews was free? Not a chaotic rush, but a lottery for assigned seats, letting anyone feel the magic before opening night. Impossible? Absolutely. But worth dreaming about.
“Sabrina Carpenter was on Broadway for two nights before COVID shut it down. Will she ever come back? I hope so."
“In a year like 2025, where the difference between those two artistic tracks was on full display, it became even more clear how overdue this conversation really is.”
“Is it time we brought Movin’ Out back to Broadway? With renewed interest in Billy Joel’s music and Twyla Tharp returning to reimagine the original, the moment feels right.”
Fat actors deserve more than the handful of roles written around fatphobia. Too many shows restrict who can play what, leaving fat performers boxed in.
Sometimes the most devastating songs don’t scream, they whisper. ‘Some Things Are Meant to Be’ from Little Women is one of those songs.
“Buried in Shrek’s swamp is one of Broadway’s most underrated songs. “I Know It’s Today” isn’t just funny, it’s heartbreaking. And it might be the number that secretly saved the show.”
Quentin Tarantino is aiming to bring his first play to London’s West End. As a fan, I can’t wait to see his dialogue come alive on stage.
What makes an opening number unforgettable? From Tradition to Alexander Hamilton, the first notes tell us everything we need to know about a show.
“Love theatre but tired of the drama? Let’s talk about how we as fans can keep the passion alive without the toxicity.”
“Before you even begin filling out applications or signing up for auditions, it is worth pausing to ask yourself why you want to major in theatre in the first place.”
If the freshman is the best fit for the role, cast the freshman. Theatre is not about seniority. It is about truth, talent, and telling the story well.
An Illinois High School has removed its theatre’s namesake after a student journalist uncovered his ties to a movement with controversial teachings.
A new school year is a fresh stage. Theatre students — what will you try differently this time? New risks, new roles, new relationships. The curtain is rising.
“High school theatre deserves intimacy coordinators to keep young actors safe and empowered. No one should feel uncomfortable or unheard during a show.”
“After the challenges of recent years and the shifting landscapes of education and the arts, one question stands front and center: How will you set the tone for your theatre program this year?”
Every fall, “Rocky Horror” takes the stage. I love this show as much as anyone, but casting minors in it is not bold, it’s reckless.
Thinking about auditioning for Legally Blonde: The Musical? Pink, sparkle, and energy will get you in the door, but heart and honesty are what book the role.
Directors: if you’re brave enough to cast a show, you should be brave enough to call the actors you didn’t cast. It’s uncomfortable, but it matters.
Opening night isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about trust, connection, and stepping into the light with courage.
“The audition grind: that nerve-wracking wait, the crushing silence, and the bittersweet thrill of callbacks that don’t guarantee a role. Here’s a raw, honest look at what actors really go through in audition limbo.”
“I never thought I had a fear of heights until college theatre. What followed was an unexpected journey of anxiety, growth, and learning how to function through fear.”
Directors, your costume designer isn’t just picking out clothes. They’re building your world, one seam at a time. Here are the key questions you should be ready to answer
“A clean, organized props table doesn’t just support the show, it sets the tone. It says: we respect this process. We respect each other. We’re ready.”
“Stage managers are the glue holding productions together. If you’ve ever wondered whether stage managing might be your calling, here are five signs it could be a perfect fit.”
“This is a plea to every stage manager out there: if something feels unsafe, stop the show. Period. You are the last line of defense between a hiccup and a hazard.”