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Is Theatre Really Queer? Separating Fact From Fiction.

“You will be hard-pressed to find anyone who works in theatre who hasn’t heard the words ‘theatre is gay’ at some point during their career. Despite the fact that there are, as we all know, plenty of straight actors involved in theatre and the arts, this stereotype seems to persist relentlessly. Particularly for young people, the image of theatre and performance is often one of campiness and lacking masculinity. But why? Where does this come from? Why is theatre seen to be so queer?”

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Sutton Foster addresses Scott Rudin controversy

“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.’”

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Broadway Elite breathe a sigh of relief as Scott Rudin decides to work from home

“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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U.K's "Phantom" is cutting half of orchestra when performances resume. Will Broadway do the same?

“When The Phantom of the Opera returns to the stage in June, it will do so with a dramatically smaller orchestra than it had before the pandemic. News broke today that among the many supposed changes to the show, one of which is that the orchestra will be cut from 27 musicians to just 14. Could changes like these come to Broadway?”

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How to recreate THAT bowling scene from Grease 2

Wait, is she talking about THAT Grease? The sequel we never speak of? The one we hate but secretly love when it’s on the movie channel? Why yes, yes I am, because if you’ve never wanted to recreate that scene in the bowling alley, you haven’t lived! Here are some fool-proof ways you can score tonight and live out your secret Grease 2 fantasies.

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