Austin Peay State University has reinstated a tenured professor fired over a Charlie Kirk social media post, agreeing to a $500,000 settlement after admitting it failed to follow required procedures.
Would you ever walk out of a Broadway show at intermission if the second act didn’t feel worth your time?
Timothée Chalamet wants to pursue greatness. Not success. Not vibes. Greatness. And maybe that kind of ambition is exactly what art needs right now.
Theatre doesn’t grow on safe bets. Neither do audiences. Why I’m resolving to choose the uncomfortable seat this year.
From supporting community theatre without qualifiers to applauding bravery over perfection, here are the theatre New Year’s resolutions I’m carrying into the year ahead.
In a deleted video, Mr. Lynch made crude remarks about women, Black people and called efforts to uplift marginalized voices “a cancer.”.
A video from Mamma Mia! shows how quickly a night at the theatre can go sideways. Singing too loud isn’t okay. Losing your mind over it isn’t either.
A Las Vegas theater teacher is facing multiple sexual assault charges, with former students describing years of troubling behavior.
A jazz musician canceled a show on principle. The Kennedy Center responded with a lawsuit threat. That contrast tells you everything you need to know.
The theatre community is mourning the loss of Imani Dia Smith, a former Lion King child performer remembered for her talent, generosity, and spirit. She was 25.
An actor was fired from a production of A Christmas Carol after missing a rehearsal due to an injury. The injury was reportedly sustained during the production itself.
A former High School music teacher has been charged with sexual assault following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a former student.
There is nothing wrong with reimagining old favorites. Especially when it opens doors instead of closing them
BroadwayCon has always felt like a love letter to theatre fans. This year, I get to be part of it — closing the weekend with a panel on writing and the voices behind how theatre is seen and remembered. Would love to see you there.
If Legally Blonde comes back to Broadway as a tour stop, it won’t be the first—and it won’t be the last. The trend is becoming harder to ignore.
Broadway could use a little joy right now. That’s why I can’t stop smiling about Titanique finally sailing in.
Some holiday traditions find you when you’re young and stay with you forever. For me, it was A Christmas Carol at MSG.
Some performances stay with you long after the curtain falls. Here are the women who played Elphaba and Glinda that live in my heart for good.
“December 24th, 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.” A lyric that’s become a ritual — and why Christmas Eve might be the perfect night for Jonathan Larson.
Some musicals never really leave you. This is me making the case for The Scarlet Pimpernel — big music, big feelings, and why Broadway could use a revival like this right now.
If you’re choosing a season for a community theatre or college program, give Baby a moment of your time. It’s tender, relatable, and more powerful than people remember.
With the new UK tour of Miss Saigon, I’ve been thinking about what it means to keep reviving a show that’s always been both groundbreaking and problematic.
Everyone has an opinion about Dear Evan Hansen. Some love it. Some can’t stand it. I think it’s time we finally had that conversation
Every few years, the same question comes back: should this show belong in high schools at all? A closer look at Rock of Ages: Youth Edition and what it says about how we decide what students are “ready” to perform.
Is it talent… or being the favorite? A sarcastic guide to high school theatre casting, and a real conversation about what students actually learn.
The excitement around “Wicked” is bigger than ever. Maybe this is the moment to start the conversation about school licensing and what it could unlock for the next generation of performers.
Showing up matters. For every kid, every parent, every school. But when concerts and performances happen during the workday, families can be left out.
If you have to pay just to audition for a college theatre program, that’s not opportunity—it’s exclusion disguised as tradition.
Our theatre classrooms are full of students who look like the world. But the faculty often don’t. If we want the future of the arts to be authentic and inclusive, that change has to start behind the table.
Prop guns aren’t just props, they carry real responsibility. A reminder that safety, training, and clear protocols aren’t optional—they’re part of the craft.
One of my biggest audition pet peeves: the pointless callback. If there’s no direction, no curiosity, no intention behind bringing people back, it’s just wasting everyone’s time.
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.
Lighting design is the quiet magic behind every great show. More people should give it a shot.
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.”