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Man arrested in UK theatre for refusing to wear a face mask
“A man was handcuffed and arrested on Tuesday night in a London theatre for refusing to wear a face mask.”
Blame Lack of Intrigue for 'West Side Story' Bombing at the Box Office
“West Side Story, released in over 2,800 theaters this weekend, earned only $10.5 million at the box office this weekend, underperforming even modest estimates. 2021 has been a disaster for the future of musicals in movie theatres, with three musicals wildly underperforming expectations, with 2 of them having strong critical praise.
So what do we make of this?”
The "Tiny Tim Effect": Stereotypes of Disability in Popular Stories
“While we are living in a time of growing positive portrayals of people with disabilities in the media, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the way disability has been depicted in the past and how it still affects our views on disability and people with disabilities today.
With its casting call, the 'Wicked' movie has to cast a wheelchair user as Nessarose
“The casting team for the upcoming Wicked movie has put out a casting notice for the role of Nessarose where they encourage performers who are wheelchair users to submit for the role. A casting like this would be a step forward in representation for performers with disabilities. Which means it has to happen.”
What to Expect When You're the "Token Black" Performer at a Summer Stock
“If you show any emotion that isn't happiness, it will be conceived as anger”
Why 'The Muppets Christmas Carol' Is The Definitive 'A Christmas Carol' Adaptation
“There are 20 film adaptations and some remarkable performances to note, namely Alastair Sim, Bill Murray, and, Jim Carrey, among many other live-action and animated versions. So why is the one featuring the Muppets the definitive ‘A Christmas Carol’ movie?”
Watch the Broadway community pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim in Times Square
“With the passing of Stephen Sondheim, the Broadway community gathered in Times Square to pay tribute to the iconic composer.”
Watch Broadway's 'Company' pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim
Last night, the company, musicians, and crew of the Broadway revival of Company paid tribute to composer Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91.
"Live, Laugh, Love" - A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim
“His work is more than just a collection of songs. It’s art. It’s a puzzle. It’s a playground. It’s revered text.”
What are you grateful for in your theatre world this year?
“This Thanksgiving season, I encourage you to find gratitude within the grind. Remember why we missed these rehearsal rooms so much when we weren’t allowed to be in them. Remember the passion that led us to the theatre in the first place.”
Superintendent postpones HS production of 'Legally Blonde' over inappropriate content
“Today, November 19th, students at Maryville High School in Maryville, MO were supposed to continue the weekend run of their Fall musical, Legally Blonde. However, just one day before they were set to open, school administrators stepped in to postpone the show over content which one of them thought was inappropriate.”
How Broadway entities have quietly addressed allegations against William Ivey Long
“With additional allegations of sexual abuse being brought forward against costume designer William Ivey Long, it seems that certain Broadway entities are taking action, even if ever so quietly.”