“Through sheer stupidity, ignorance and a clear dereliction of duty, a cast member of a Broadway production could have died. And this could have all been avoided if the people responsible acted like human beings, showed compassion, and did their jobs the right way.”
Read MoreIn light of the allegations against Alice Ripley, a conversation about interactions between theatre artists and fans has erupted online. But there are aspects to this story that many seem to be missing, especially within the theatre communities.
Read More“Demand for shows is not what it was, and COVID is wreaking havoc on the country. Should Broadway delay its opening?”
Read More“With all due respect to white playwrights who have been dead for decades, many of the intricacies and nuances of their work have already been discovered. We know their stories. It is time for something new. It is time for new perspectives and lives to be seen on the stage. That can only happen with a diverse pool of playwright work being presented.”
Read More“The theatrical community has lost one of its greatest guiding lights. Alvin Ing, a theatrical trailblazer, passed away this week at the age of 89.”
Read More“If this is how CBS values the Tony Awards, it may be time for the American Theatre Wing and the network to go their separate ways.”
Read More“Less than half said they would attend a show, regardless of whether safety protocols were enacted or not.”
Read More“April 29th marks 25 years since RENT opened on Broadway in 1996. As think pieces and tributes pour in, why not take a few minutes to appreciate these 5 things that RENT popularized for the Broadway community.”
Read More“The producer announced to the New York Times that he will resign from The Broadway League.”
Read More“On April 22nd, hundreds of people turned out to protest in response to the bullying allegations against Scott Rudin and how Actors’ Equity is promoting BIPOC artists’ safety in the workplace and inclusion for transgender, non-binary, deaf, and disabled theatre workers.”
Read More“Actress Sutton Foster addressed the Scott Rudin controversy and her decision to privately handle the situation rather than post anything publicly on social media. ‘I needed to step back make sure the decision I made was mine and not based on the noise of social media.’”
Read More“Since the Washington Post didn’t dare follow up for any details on Scott Rudin’s plan or challenge him on what specific incidents he’s apologizing for, we have no idea what “stepping back” actually means or "steps” he’s taking to address his behavior. But what Broadway elites and others don’t understand is that Rudin’s “apology” is geared to appease the folks who never bore the brunt of his abuse in the first place. Which is why he shouldn’t be let off the hook.”
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