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Theatre Professor sues over requirement to use student’s they/them pronouns
“Rather than respect students’ gender identity, a theatre professor in Utah is going as far as suing his college employer in order not to have to acknowledge they/them pronouns because he is ‘politically and educationally opposed’ to it.”
Confessions Of A Former David Mamet Admirer
“He’s an artist who has lost the favor of his original industry, one based on innovation and boundary-pushing that he was a healthy beneficiary of. All he can do now is spew right-wing talking points for the niche audience that consumes media based on political affiliation.”
Debate over non-binary Joan of Arc in UK production
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is accused of 'violating history' by portraying Joan of Arc as non-binary in a new play using the pronouns 'they' and 'them'. The theatre defended the production and suggested, “Shakespeare would have agreed”.
Sorry, my Korean ass doesn't LOVE the "rumored" Sweeney Todd casting
Forgive me for being tired of the Broadway shows with white leads and likely diverse supporting roles and ensemble. It’s a routine that’s gone stale.
Door McAllen Church Apologizes for Unauthorized 'Hamilton', Will Pay Damages
“The Door McAllen church released a statement today apologizing for their production of ‘Hamilton’, in which they altered lyrics to fit Biblical teachings and included a sermon at the end of the show that contained anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.”
Differentiating Discrimination vs. Job Requirements When It Comes to COVID Protocols
“It’s come to light that well-known Broadway performers, Laura Osnes and Chad Kimball, are pursuing legal action against production companies/news outlets due to the negative impact their refusal to get vaccinated and adhering to COVID rules has had on their careers since the outbreak of Covid-19. This was not a case of discriminatory fallout from a good faith actor, this was wanting to have their cake and eat it too, regardless of how it might affect anyone else”
Laura Osnes sues NY Post for report she was fired from show
Once beloved Broadway darling, Laura Osnes, has filed a lawsuit against the NY Post for supposedly falsely reporting she had been fired from a show due to her non-vaccination status.
'Between the Lines' brought out the inner teenage girl inside of me
“With the current state of the world, I often find myself feeling lost and disheartened. I left the theater feeling like I had the power to change my story, thoughts about the world around me, and my place in it.”
See OnStage Blog Founder Chris Peterson on MSNBC
Last weekend OnStage Blog Founder, Chris Peterson, appeared on The Kelly Phang Show on MSNBC to discuss the controversial production of ‘Hamilton’ at a Texas Church.
The Unexpected Paywall of Proshots
“Around ‘Hamilton’s release on DIsney+, many online began to ask: why isn’t every musical given this treatment? Like many things in show business, the answer to this question comes down to the business.”
There's "no drama" between Jane Lynch and Lea Michele
“Jane Lynch cleared the air as to why she’s leaving the Bradway revival of ‘Funny Girl’ ahead of Lea Michele’s debut as Fanny Brice.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda releases statement on unauthorized production of 'Hamilton' by Texas church
Lin-Manuel Miranda has released a statement on the unauthorized production of ‘Hamilton’ which was performed at a Texas church last weekend. “Grateful to all of you who reached out about this illegal, unauthorized production. Now lawyers do their work,” he said.