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Scary Backstage Moment at ‘Beaches’ After Fan Sneaks Into Jessica Vosk’s Dressing Room
A scary backstage moment at Broadway’s Beaches has raised serious questions about security at the Majestic Theatre after a fan reportedly entered Jessica Vosk’s dressing room without permission.
U.K. Theatre Group Cancels Dreamgirls After Rights Pulled Over Predominantly White Cast
A U.K. theatre group’s Dreamgirls has been canceled after the rights were pulled following backlash over its practically all-white principal cast.
Canadian Theatre Defends Production After Students Removed From Matinee Performance
A student matinee at a Canadian theatre has sparked public responses from both the theatre and the school after teachers removed students from a performance of Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer. The controversy has raised questions about content warnings and how theatres and schools communicate before students enter the audience.
West End ‘Stranger Things’ Criticized After Deaf Patron Says Access Request Was Denied
A deaf actress says Stranger Things: The First Shadow denied her request for an accessible script, raising larger questions about how West End productions prepare for deaf and hard of hearing patrons.
Fire Breaks Out on Roof of Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre
A fire broke out Monday morning on the roof of Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre, home of The Book of Mormon. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
Community Theatre Suspends Season After Former Treasurer Charged With Embezzlement
A community theatre in PA has canceled its season after its former treasurer was charged with allegedly stealing more than $41,000 from the nonprofit.
Video Shows Alleged Assault Following ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Tour Performance
Video circulating on social media appears to show an alleged assault between two audience members following a performance of the national tour of Hell’s Kitchen at Denver’s Buell Theatre.
School Employee Charged After Students Discover Hidden Camera in Theater Area
Police in Maryland say a High School theater staff member secretly recorded underage students in a theater changing room.
Australian Theatre Events Canceled After Hidden Cameras Allegedly Found in Change Rooms
A police investigation is underway in Australia after hidden cameras were allegedly found in change rooms at Horsham Town Hall, leading to canceled performances, venue closures, and growing concern across the local theatre community.
Book of Mormon Performance Halted in London After Audience Member Disrupts Show
A West End performance of The Book of Mormon was canceled mid-show after a protester allegedly threw objects at the cast.
Congo Square Theatre Ensemble says board conflict, financial questions led to the collapse of historic company
The ensemble at Congo Square Theatre Company is speaking out about what it says led to the collapse of the historic Chicago theatre organization.
The Addams Family Musical Goes Bilingual!
Bilingual Broadway Collective (BBCo) announces its first educational production: The Addams Family, performed in English and Spanish.
Former Gettysburg Mayor and Theatre Leader Charged in Child Sex Crime Case
Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr, who also had ties to local theatre and school productions, has been charged in a child sex crime case.
Video Shows Children Threatened With ICE Outside Chicago Dance Studio
A group of children leaving a Mexican dance studio in Chicago were met with slurs, liquid thrown at them, and threats about ICE.
Production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” Canceled After Cast Walkout, Prompting Safety Concerns
More than half the cast of a “Jesus Christ Superstar” production walked out, leading to the show’s cancellation. The controversy is raising larger questions about safety, leadership, and trust in theatre.
New Stage Rules Put Virginia School Theatre Programs in a Tough Spot
I’m all for safety in school theatre. But at what point does “safety” become overreach? The situation unfolding in Virginia feels less like thoughtful protection and more like bureaucracy making student theatre harder to do.
Parents Demand Answers After Drama Teacher Sentenced
A drama teacher has been sentenced in a sexual communication case involving a child. Now parents are asking the question that matters most: what safeguards failed, and what changes happen now to protect students?
Theater Company Cancels Production After Epstein Files Mention Playwright
A Rhode Island theatre has canceled its upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists after her name appeared in the latest Epstein files. Gunderson says she never knew or met Epstein and that his email was included on a contact list she was given, without her awareness.
Colorado High School Pulls Sponsorship of “Shrek” After Pride Flags Used in Show
A Colorado high school pulled its sponsorship of a community theatre production of Shrek the Musical after Pride flags were used during “Freak Flag.”
Cast Members Resign from Chicago Production Amid Misconduct Allegations Against Director
Multiple cast members have resigned from Invictus Theatre Company’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof mid-rehearsal after allegations of sexual and power harassment and targeted bullying were raised against the director and artistic director, Charles Askenaizer.