Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
I'm ready for a "Grand Hotel" revival
“With its timeless themes, compelling characters, and potential for artistic innovation, Grand Hotel is a revival worth waiting for.”
Wait... Dreamgirls Hasn’t Been on Broadway Since 1987?!
“Dreamgirls hasn’t been on Broadway since 1987—and honestly, how is that even possible? With its powerhouse vocals, timeless themes, and proven success in the West End, it’s long past time for this iconic musical to make its grand return to the New York stage.”
'Maybe Happy Ending' : The Love Story That Could Steal the Tonys
“There are bigger shows in the Best Musical race. Louder ones. Flashier ones. But if voters are actually paying attention to the heart of this season, then Maybe Happy Ending is right there in the mix.”
Let’s Talk About Steel Pier: The Kander & Ebb Musical That Deserves So Much More
“I will never stop championing Kander & Ebb’s overlooked gem, Steel Pier. It’s haunting, hopeful, and ready for a revival—or at the very least, a little more love from the theatre world.”
The Cast of 'Dead Outlaw' Just Took a Stand Against the Trump Administration
“The cast of Dead Outlaw just canceled their Library of Congress performance in protest of Dr. Carla Hayden’s sudden firing — and they’re not alone. With Hamilton and Les Mis also taking a stand, Broadway is reminding us that art and advocacy go hand in hand.”
"Broadway hasn't had a mega-hit since Hamilton" - Yes, There's Reasons for That
“Why haven’t we had another mega-hit musical in nearly a decade? Well, let’s unpack it because the answer isn’t just one thing. It’s a perfect storm of industry realities, creative risks, and cultural shifts.”
Why Hasn’t 'The Producers' Been Revived on Broadway Yet?
“Why hasn’t The Producers been revived on Broadway? With London rolling out the red carpet for a new West End run, it’s time Broadway remembered just how much we need this outrageous, joyful, tap-dancing love letter to theatre.”
Ragtime is Returning to Broadway, and Not a Moment Too Soon
“We’re living in a moment of book bans, rising hate crimes, deep divisions, and a whole lot of noise. Ragtime doesn’t flinch from the ugliness, but it also refuses to give up on hope.”
The Dolly Casting “Search” That Wasn’t — And Why It Matters
“This is about how we dangle opportunity in front of hopefuls to generate buzz, build followers, create engagement—and then snatch it away when it’s time to get serious.”
Maybe It’s Time We Treated the Stage Door with a Level of Care
“What began as a casual way for fans to connect with artists has ballooned into an expectation—one that doesn’t always respect the boundaries or well-being of the people on either side of the barricade.”
Is It Time for 'Blood Brothers' to Come Back to Broadway?
“Blood Brothers has never gotten a real chance to resonate with American audiences the way it has with British ones—and we’re finally living in a moment where it could.”