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Let’s stop comparing college majors!
“Let’s stop comparing majors. Let’s stop making college a competition. I know that I could never major in Biology, but I also know plenty of people who could never major in Theatre. We all have our strengths and we all have our weaknesses. Let’s celebrate our own strengths and let’s marvel at the strengths of others.”
Excellent 'Time Warp' parody urges people to vote
“It’s just a jump to the left, to get away from the right.”
The Vampire Musical: Broadway’s Greatest Money Sucker
“On paper, the mythos of the Vampire should be a straightforward transfer to the New York stage. An inherently melodramatic story archetype, the thousands of pop culture interpretations should lend themselves to a comparable number of theatrical adaptations. This, however, has proven time and again not to be the case.”
Cult Classic Countdown to Halloween: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
“Since 1976, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has served as a ritual of togetherness, a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, a celebration of all bodies, and a refuge of acceptance. Above all else, it’s fostered joy.”
Some thoughts on the 2020 Tony nominations - Musical
“Given the lack of shows eligible, especially on the musical side, we were going to be in for some interesting nominations. And the Tony nominating committee did not disappoint.”
10 Musicals to Stream Right Now
“Although it won’t solve all of our problems by any means, there are many great musicals that can be streamed right now from our own comfortable and COVID-safe living rooms.”
And now we're getting a 'Grease' TV series....for some reason
“Did I just not notice the huge clamoring for Grease related content? Because a new Grease television series will focus on the origin story of the Pink Ladies, according to Variety.”
After over 500 complaints, Washington State Attorney General sues Brown Paper Tickets
“Last month, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against Seattle-based Brown Paper Tickets, accusing the company of failing to pay event organizers and not refunding consumers for tickets they purchased.”
Chico State Students and Alums demand decolonization of theatre department
“After months of private conversation between a student-alumni group and representatives of California State University Chico’s Theatre Department, the group has decided to make the interactions public following a virtual town hall that took months to arrange was canceled at last minute by the institution. The Northern California university joins a slew of other schools facing scrutiny over systematic practices and curriculum that promote bias and inequality within their program.”
Broadway's Closed till 2021, The ONLY Way It Comes Back and Thrives is with VOD
“It was announced that Broadway is going to remain closed through the end of May 2021. It’s time for Broadway producers to start thinking about how the industry can survive and thrive in the short-term. The only way I can think it can work is for productions to be available on Video On Demand.”
Broadway to remain closed till at least May 2021
“According to sources, the Broadway League will officially announce tomorrow that shows will remain closed until at least June of 2021. This means Broadway shows will remain dark for more than a year after they shut down.”
Which Broadway Quarancut Are You?
“The quarantine haircut (aka quarancut), is a pandemic of its own. Sure COVID-19 has (rightfully so) taken the spotlight and star dressing room over the past few months, but there is a comedic secondary character that deserves some applause as well - The Quarancut. Take a look to find out which Broadway star snatched your quarancut wig.”