“A three-week intensive like this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to get access and mentorship that has been challenging to obtain for the communities that MUSE and MAESTRA are dedicated to helping. I don’t have a problem with this, and I’m sure many of you don’t either. But hell hath no fury like telling a cis-white male that a door isn’t open for him to burst through like the Kool Aid Man.”

Monty Python’s Spamalot, the 2005 Tony winner for Best Musical, will return to Broadway this fall. Performances will begin on October 31 at the St. James Theatre, in advance of a November 16 opening.

“A few days ago the New York Times broke the news that Jujamcyn Theaters, led by Jordan Roth, sold a ninety-three percent stake in five Broadway theaters to International Entertainment Holdings Limited, the parent company of Ambassador Theatre Group. But the merger is raising long-time concerns about the gatekeeping of real estate and producing on Broadway.”

“News broke today that talks on a new contract between the Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions and IATSE have stalled and the union is holding a strike authorization vote which means a strike could begin as early as this Friday.”

“If you’re on the fence about attending BroadwayCon, I encourage you to do so. The event annually renews my love of theatre and faith in the people who work in it. It might just do the same for you.”

“My concerns over the lack of security and safety of Broadway performers have been growing steadily for years. What can be done beyond the security measures that are already in place? I have some ideas.”

“Horrifying video has surfaced of fans infiltrating Lea Salonga’s dressing room at Here Lies Love, refusing to leave, and having to be escorted out by Ms. Salonga herself.”

With the announcement of the SAG-AFTRA strike, one of the rules is that it will prohibit members from attending conventions and fan expos. But what about next week’s BroadwayCon? After all, many attending as guests and panelists are members of both AEA and SAG-AFTRA.

“Today it was announced that a national tour of the musical Mrs. Doubtfire will kick off this fall. The news is concerning as many find the show to be transphobic and touring it in states where there is active anti-trans legislation may lead to more hate toward the trans communities that live there.”

“A new production of Cabaret, which originated on the West End in November 2021, will play Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre in spring 2024.”

“Sheldon Harnick, one of the greatest lyricists of 20th Century musical theatre, passed away at the age of 99.”

“The 2023 Tony Awards are upon us. Tonight will be Broadway’s biggest with its annual gathering to honor its best and brightest. Here is how I think some of the awards will go down.”