If you had asked me before last weekend which of the two shows I was going to see would have the most profound impact on me, I would have said Come from Away. The music and lyrics to that show moved me to tears before seeing it on stage. And yet it’s Dear Evan Hanson that caused the ugly crying (multiple times) and is the one I’m still pondering days later.
Read MoreSo your friend has auditioned for your show.
Before casting them in the role that they have written down on the audition form, go through this checklist to make sure you’re not practicing nepotism, which in the workplace, is illegal!
Read More“When the Broadway elite said they were listening, I took that with a grain of salt. BIPOC talent, design, and crew have been making these requests for years and hardly anything’s changed. So forgive me if I don’t jump to believe their promises of progress just yet. I want to see action. The first of which is for producers to rethink how upcoming and returning shows, for that matter, are cast. One of the most glaring of which is the scheduled revival of “The Music Man”.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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?”
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreMuch 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.
Read MoreAccording 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.
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“It’s time for the creators of ‘Hairspray’ reverse their statement that allows for all-white productions of their Tony-winning musical.”
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