Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
Aurora Theatre Company Goes Dark—and I’m Tired of Losing Places Like This
“Another day, another theatre going dark. This time, it’s Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley hitting pause on its entire 2025–26 season—and maybe forever.”
Kennedy Center Director Wants a Blacklist for "Les Mis" Performers Who Resist Trump, Here's My Response
“Refusing to perform for someone who built his brand on cruelty and fear isn’t intolerance — it’s integrity. It’s having a spine. And in this case, it’s incredibly on brand for a show that literally ends with a plea for a better world.”
Les Misérables Cast Members Decline to Perform for Trump—and It’s Gloriously On Brand
“This isn’t just about skipping a show. It’s about refusing to perform revolution for someone who’s spent a career trying to suppress it.”
Yes, They Made “Trick” a Musical—and It’s Exactly What We Needed
“The beloved queer indie film Trick is now a stage musical, celebrating love, self-discovery, and queer joy with heart and humor. Its world premiere at Atlanta’s Out Front Theatre Company is a powerful reminder that LGBTQ+ stories deserve the spotlight—then, now, and always.”
The Ritz Theater and the Fallout of a Partnership Gone Wrong
“Scranton’s Ritz Theater is no stranger to drama—but the latest plot twist isn’t happening on stage.”
The Disturbing Allegations Against Benjamin Rose
“If we want these spaces to be safe, if we want the people leading them to reflect the values they claim to uphold, then we have to stop excusing, overlooking, and tolerating behavior that hurts people.”
Youth Theatre Directors Need to Be More Patient
"Over the years, so many of my students have found theatre to be the “home” they’ve been yearning for. We must be patient enough to help cultivate their young, impressionable lives in theatre and how they act as humans while in our care."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Despicably Cuts the Majority of Florida’s Art Funding
“The value that the theatrical arts bring to the community directly impacts the economy, society, the health and well-being of millions, advocacy for dozens of groups, and the creativity and inspiration fueled by thousands of artists. Governor DeSantis is saying with his veto that the value isn’t there.”
Theatres Must Prioritize Volunteer Safety As Much as Paid Workers
“June is National Safety Month, so in honor of that, we are listing a few basic areas every single community theatre and high school theatre should prioritize for the safety of their volunteers.”
What Makes A Theatre Show Good But Not Rewatchable
“The talent of the cast and production impact heavily on our overall enjoyment of a musical and play but I do think there is something intangible that makes something especially rewatchable.”
William Ivey Long sued over sexual abuse allegations
“Tony winning costume designer, William Ivey Long, has been sued over allegations of sexual abuse by one of his victims.”
KC Dinner Theatre Defies Union Guidelines to Reopen, Sends Nasty Email in Response to Concerns
“While regional and local theatres all over the country are delaying or canceling their upcoming seasons, one Kansas City-area theatre is forging ahead to open next month, ignoring health concerns and union guidelines in the process. To make matters worse, they sent a nasty email to other area theatres listing the names of actors who are speaking out against the reopening date. Which many are calling ‘blacklisting.’”