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With Pink, the Tonys Are Stunt Casting Their Host
If Broadway uses stunt casting to sell tickets, why wouldn’t the Tonys use it to sell a broadcast?
The Jeff Awards Have No One to Blame but Themselves
Chicago theaters are leaving the Jeff Awards behind, and the real story is not the backlash. It’s the judgment that caused it.
Not Every New Broadway Musical Needs to Be Based on Movies. But at These Prices, What Else Is Filling the Seats?
Broadway doesn’t need every new musical to be based on a movie, TV show, or some other piece of pre-sold content. But when tickets cost this much, originality starts to look like a tougher sell.
Theatre Professor and State Rep. Amy Roeder Makes Case for More Artists in Politics
A theatre professor who is also a politician should not feel unusual, and yet it still does. Amy Roeder’s story is a great reminder that theatre training may prepare people for public service more than we give it credit for.
Spokane Civic Theatre Cancels Hunchback, Pledges More Inclusive Path Forward
Spokane Civic Theatre has cancelled The Hunchback of Notre Dame after controversy over the production’s casting.
Yes, It’s Weird When the Artistic Director Casts Themself as the Lead
Harbour Lights Theatre has announced its summer production of Dear Evan Hansen, starring the theatre’s artistic director as Evan. For some, this renews a familiar question: should the person running the theatre also be taking the lead in a show?
“Mission: Impossible-The Musical” to Open on Broadway Fall 2026, Performing Mostly Outside of Theatre
The production, starring Tom Cruise himself in a strictly limited four-week run, promises to redefine immersive theater by taking place largely outside the theater itself.
Cameron Mackintosh Might Be Bluffing About Leaving Broadway, But He Still Has a Point
Funny how stories about Broadway being too expensive always seem to surface when unions are negotiating. Still, that doesn’t mean the financial concerns aren’t real.
Anti-LGBTQ Posts by Executive Director Raise Serious Questions for Illinois Community Theater
An Illinois community theatre is facing serious questions after resurfaced anti-LGBTQ posts from its executive director, including comments targeting nonbinary people.
Broadway’s Rocky Horror Revival is Coming. Leave the Movie Callbacks at Home
A live Broadway revival is not the same thing as a midnight movie screening.
Michigan Theatre Faces Lawsuit as Members Seek Removal of Board Leaders
Over 50 members of the Michigan Theatre have filed a lawsuit seeking the removal of two board leaders, alleging abuse of power, dishonest conduct, and a breakdown of trust.
When the Curtain Falls on Your Life: Finding My Way Back to Theatre
A look at how grief can pull someone away from theatre and the arts, and what it means to slowly find your way back.