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'KPOP' Deserved Better
“‘KPOP’ announced its closing next week after just 44 previews and 17 regular performances. With numbers like these, ‘KPOP’ joins the ranks of Broadway’s biggest bombs. Which is a shame, because it’s a damn good show and deserved better.”
Lawsuit over 'Lion King' ASL interpreters is new low for Broadway
"It was reported yesterday that a former ASL interpreter for Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ is suing the non-profit Theatre Development Fund (TDF) over racial discrimination after he was told it was “no longer appropriate to have white interpreters represent black characters for ASL Broadway shows.”
This Week, This Industry Took A LOT of Steps Back & It's Really Sad!
“Why are BIPOC Artists not given the same benefit of the doubt? Seriously you still can't be blind at this point to the double standards that happen far too much in this Industry.”
Incident at 'Hadestown' over captioning device calls for greater understanding of accessibility needs in theatre
Yesterday, during a performance of Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’, a performer reprimanded an audience member multiple times over what was thought to be a recording device. It wasn’t. It was a captioning device that allows people with hearing loss to enjoy the show. The incident left the audience member traumatized and has called for a great understanding of accessibility needs in theatres.”
Losing Angela Lansbury feels like losing my grandmother all over again
“Thank you for the memories. Thank you for building a connection with my grandmother. Thank you for my childhood, where you had a constant presence.”
The Phantom of the Opera Closing: "He'll Always Be There, Singing Songs in My Head"
“I know the score backward and forwards, and so I definitely learned some foreign words during those listens, though I also manage to find something new every time I listen to the aforementioned original. That’s one of the ways I know it’s worth loving as much as I do.”
Broadway's 'Beetlejuice' to close on Jan 8th
“It’s been reported that Broadway’s ‘Beetlejuice’ will take its final bow at the Marquis Theatre on January 8, 2023.”
This Broadway show emphasized just how much We need a female ‘POTUS’
“Although this play was short and sweet with a running time of an hour and fifty minutes including the intermission, it was long enough to convey that women are intelligent, resourceful, powerful, and deserve to be acknowledged for the great work they do.”
Is 'The Muppets Christmas Carol' finally coming to Broadway?!?!
“According to sources, discussions surrounding the possibility of bringing the Muppets holiday classic to the stage have intensified.”
Was Lea Michele’s Premiere in Funny Girl Worth the Six Standing Ovations?
“When the curtain rose, I didn’t actually hear Lea Michele say “Hello Gorgeous” because as soon as she appeared, the audience went feral.”
Is 'Children of Eden' finally headed to Broadway?
According to a press release for an upcoming concert staging of the show, it appears plans are in the works to finally bring ‘Children of Eden’ to Broadway.
Sorry, my Korean ass doesn't LOVE the "rumored" Sweeney Todd casting
Forgive me for being tired of the Broadway shows with white leads and likely diverse supporting roles and ensemble. It’s a routine that’s gone stale.