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Embattled Australian Theatre Company Cancels Next Production Following 'A Chorus Line' Controversy
“An Australian theatre company, that was under fire earlier this month for performing A Chorus Line without having cast the role of “Richie”, announced it has canceled their next production. Their production of Gypsy was set to open in October.”
5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Museum of Broadway
“Since its opening in November, The Museum of Broadway has welcomed thousands of guests, hosted special events, and most importantly, immersed theatre lovers into the world of Broadway. Here are five things you may not know about The Museum of Broadway!”
10 Things I Would Tell Myself as a Freshman Musical Theatre Major
“These four years are the training ground and launching pad for your future. Do your best but enjoy this time to learn and grow in the safety of an educational setting. Don't rush the real world... it will come soon enough.”
Leavenworth’s Multi-Decade Run of 'The Sound of Music' is a Great Theatre Success Story
‘Leavenworth Summer Theatre is ultimately a great success story for theatre. I hope it sparks some great ideas all over the country.”
'The Music Man' Revival's Misapplication of Modernization
“Half-hearted attempts to make something safe, simply dilute the meaning and intention of the texts. These pieces were products of their time, and there should be a certain amount of critical evaluation of them. Sanding off the rough edges in effect removes the means of critiquing the texts as written in their original contexts and as a modern theatregoer. Audiences definitely deserve better.”
Ban of trans & nonbinary student from TX choir highlights anti-LGBTQ+ policies
“Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas filed federal civil rights complaints against a fine arts public charter school in Fort Worth, TX. The complaint was filed on behalf of a family with a transgender and nonbinary child who was banned from joining a prestigious Texas girl’s choir.”
STARS IN THE HOUSE to host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of 'CAMP'
If you were a theatre kid in the early 2000s, it’s like you loved the movie ‘Camp’. On Aug 23rd, Stars in the House will host a special reunion and concert with members of the cast to celebrate the film’s 20th Anniversary.”
Lesbian couple harassed at U.K. theatre
“A lesbian couple is outraged after they claim they were harassed after kissing at a theatre and were told by theatre staff to move to the back of the house.”
Will we ever get back the cohort that was "Theatre Twitter"?
“One thing that has kept me and others tethered to Twitter is the ability to keep a community that has been built over years, one of these being Theater Twitter."
Australian theatre company's apology, for cutting Black role, falls way short
“Last week, I reported that an Australian theatre company had opened their production of ‘A Chorus Line’ but had removed the role of ‘Richie’ from the show. Drew Anthony Creative, has now apologized for the situation, but their apology fails to offer an explanation of why they thought it was acceptable to cut the role and does not offer any type of atonement to the Black performer community of Perth.”
Drama teacher put on leave after "Angels in America" complaint
A drama teacher at Temecula Valley High School in CA has been put on leave following a complaint from a parent over an assignment involving the play "Angels in America".
Facing multiple allegations, director resigns from 'Cabaret' right before it opens
“A local theatre community in Wisconsin was rocked last week when the director of their upcoming production of Cabaret abruptly resigned from the production just days before it opened. The resignation was apparently in response to multiple allegations against the director.”