“Movie musicals are a good bridge into the world of live theatre. They allow new musical lovers to enjoy musicals without having to commit to a night at the theatre.”

“Interestingly enough, even though “Children of Eden” is Schwartz's favorite piece and has become one of his most-produced shows, it has never gotten a Broadway run. In fact, it's had quite an unfortunate professional production history. While never enjoying a full-scale production in New York, it’s mostly done in concert nowadays. So the question remains, will it ever get the Broadway run it deserves?”

If you’re like me, you’re missing Broadway pretty hard. Thankfully the folks over at ‘Company’ posted a special virtual performance of the show’s opening number and it’s really good.

Much has been made over the closing of Broadway shows due to COVID-19. There’s no question of how that virus would’ve put the cast and crew at risk by performing every night in front of thousands of people. We’ve also started to see the strict measures that have to be in place for those shows to reopen. But some news this morning regarding how the virus may have infected a specific Broadway cast is proving how quickly it can spread backstage.

According to FEC filings, in 2018, eight Broadway power players such as James L. Nederlander and Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin, donated to the campaign of GOP Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri. Questions from these donations are arising due to Sen. Blunt’s long record of restricting the rights of women, BIPOC’s and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

“Thanks to a new petition making the rounds on social media, whether or not the historic Harlem theater should become a Broadway house is something to consider.”

“With the country in turmoil right now, many are scrutinizing the many wealthy players that contributed to Donald Trump’s presidency, which include one of Broadway’s largest theatre owners.”

“On Monday, production stage manager Cody Renard Richard posted some of the racist experiences he’s endured while working backstage on Broadway productions. They’re shocking and appalling.”

“It’s time for the creators of ‘Hairspray’ reverse their statement that allows for all-white productions of their Tony-winning musical.”

“While many consider Meredith Wilson’s classic one of the greatest musicals of all-time, it’s worth taking a look at because it could also be a cautionary tale. It’s basically the story of a con-man who cheats people in Iowa with empty promises and gets away with it. But along with stealing money, he breaks down a woman who should be a championed female character in musical theatre history to a standard cliche.”

“It’s a conversation we’ve been having for a while: What is the best musical of all-time? It’s a question that requires a lot to consider. But OnStage Blog’s Ethan Child attempts to break it down to find an answer.”

“While theatre owners, producers, and union heads are trying to come up with plans, a simple solution would for performances to be streamed with no audiences. Yes, I hate the idea too. But if you really think about it, it might make the most sense for the Broadway economy to start moving once again. “