“The art being overwhelmingly produced of late is no longer being treated or viewed as art, but as content.”
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“The fact that it has been almost a month since Hinton Battle’s sudden passing, and still not a word from The Broadway League regarding dimming lights in his honor, is not just a disappointment, it's a disservice to his memory.”
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“There are moments in the musical, How to Dance in Ohio, where the parents of the autistic characters worry aloud about the future of their children after they pass on. To me, this was probably the most important moment of the entire show, and the story that was being shared.”
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“It’s hard to find the words to describe such a legendary career and the impact that she made for generations of performers. But I’ll try.”
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“While there will surely be tribute and platitudes to celebrate Charlotte St. Martin’s work, I could not be more happy to see her go. Seriously, if she needs someone to come and help pack up her office, I’ll gladly volunteer.”
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“Unless something monumental happens, Broadway ticket prices won’t ever get cheaper. Sorry to be the “Debbie Downer” but it’s true. But I feel like not enough people know why these costs can be so high. So here are a couple of reasons why these costs can make it hard to afford to see Broadway shows.”
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“Broadway actor Aaron Lazar recently announced that he has been diagnosed with ALS.”
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“This past Friday, I was fortunate enough to see the new Broadway musical, How to Dance in Ohio. Between the groundbreaking storytelling and representation, to the wonderful performance of its cast, It’s a show that, for many reasons, I will remember for the rest of my life.”
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So much of the current conversation about autism is focused on autistic children, but how autistic individuals navigate the transition into adulthood, including everything from potentially starting romantic relationships, to getting a job, etc. is rarely a part of our cultural conversation. The new Broadway musical, “How to Dance in Ohio”, is changing that.
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“After seeing other shows that tell Asian stories with all-Asian casts close due to low ticket sales such as KPOP and Allegiance and now Here Lies Love, I’m starting to become fearful that producers are losing faith that investing in such projects.”
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“A group of Ugandan students has written a letter to the creators of the musical, ‘The Book of Mormon’, after researching the show for a class project. The letter details their hurt and confusion over being made punchlines and gross mischaracterizations of Uganda which they found ‘offensive and abusive.’”
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“In 2008, Broadway performer James Barbour confessed to sexually abusing a minor when she was 15- years-old. The news and the ensuing legal proceedings sent shockwaves through the Broadway community. But recently uncovered documents, made public by former members of the Church of Scientology, not only provide insight into how the church tried to protect Barbour but also reveal confessions of abuse of more victims - including one as young as 14-years-old.”
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