The Stage Door
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10 Plays and Musicals for Fantasy/Sci-fi Geeks
“What are some plays that shake up the gaming conventions and get geeks pounding on the theater doors? Here’s a list that can launch you into the hearts and minds of your neighborhood nerds.”
Hear me out, "JoJo Siwa: The Musical"
“The plot of a JoJo Siwa musical could focus on her rise to stardom and all the hate she receives just because she is unique and unapologetically herself, and how she manages to block out the haters and maintain a positive attitude.”
Actors I Would Love to See on Broadway Someday
“When it comes to movie and television talent, these are the names that pop into my head that would be fantastic on Broadway.”
The Best Broadway Songs for a Great Workout
“As annoying as people are when they say that exercising helps both your physical and mental health and that you’ll be happier after a good workout, they aren’t wrong! What follows are my favorite Broadway workout songs for you to enjoy while you sweat.”
Guillmero Del Toro would be the perfect choice to direct movie adaptation of 'Jekyll and Hyde'
“When you think of horror directors in the modern area, there are a few that I would trust with handling a potential ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ movie. The first name that springs to mind for me is Guillermo del Toro.”
5 Oopsies: Shows NOT to take your child to
“Even when you’ve done your homework, even when you’re fairly progressive about theatre you take your child to, mistakes can be made. Sure, we know that The Pillowman and Avenue Q aren’t for the younger set, but some shows aren’t quite so obviously R-rated.”
Stop Asking Black Performers to “Sound Blacker" During Auditions
People come from all walks of life and backgrounds (even those with the same skin color), so to ask someone to sound "blacker" only shows your narrow-mindedness by lumping all of us into one vision. It really does come off like “They all look and sound the same”.
The Five Greatest Theatre Games Ever Invented
Smile If You Love Me, Baby
Concept: A person stands stone-faced. If he/she cracks when another person says “smile, if you love me, baby”, then the other person takes his/her place. And so on and so forth. Basically, the only rule is that you can’t touch the person who is stone-faced.
10 Great Plays for Parents to See with their (Older) Teens
“How do you find works that are meaningful but that today’s teenagers can relate to and enjoy? The following list includes ten shows that are first and foremost great shows with strong storytelling. Teenagers are tackling tough topics and theater can help.”
10 Musicals Parents Should See with their Teenagers
“Teens have reached that age where they need to know their parents respect them and understand that they can handle more serious stuff than when they were in grade school. Show you recognize their newfound “almost adulthood” by taking them to productions that are exciting and entertaining but also deal with meaty topics and heavy emotions.”