Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
If You're Sick, Please Don't Come to the Theatre
“Please please please, if you know you’re sick, do not come to the theatre, especially without a mask.”
I am so excited for 'The Heart of Rock and Roll'
“I will absolutely be going to see ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ when it opens in April and I hope you will too.”
Finding the Right Theater Group Can Do Wonders for You
“To find a theater group with a healthy dynamic undoubtedly means to find a second home.”
Community Theatre Costumers are Criminally Underappreciated
“However, there is one particular role that I do not feel gets enough credit outside of the theatre community, and even among some people who are in the theatre community, the costumers.”
What should the criteria be for Broadway dimming their lights?
“It should not have taken backlash or a committee to debate whether to dim Broadway marquee lights for Hinton Battle. It should have been automatic. So what exactly should be the objective criteria for all 41 theatres to dim their lights?”
"They Get All The Breaks" : Rivalry & Competition in Theatre
“I think it’s time to address personal competition. The artistic world is very small and odds are good you’ll run into some people repeatedly.”
My Hopes for the Next Theatre Critic for the Washington Post
“With the search for a new theatre critic at the Washington Post, comes an opportunity to set a new course in theatre criticism. Criticism that embodies fairness, thoughtfulness, and a contemporary perspective in reviews.”
'Back to the Future' and the Evolution of Musical Theatre
“The art being overwhelmingly produced of late is no longer being treated or viewed as art, but as content.”
Texas School District in Hot Water Again over cancellation of "The Laramie Project"
“A Texas school district is under fire once again, this time over cancelling a planned production of ‘The Laramie Project’ despite the show being approved earlier in the year.”
Community theatre allowed to perform 'Dear Evan Hansen', despite rights not available
“Dear Evan Hansen is set to open at the Manoa Valley Theatre in Honolulu on March 7th. Despite the rights not being available, people associated with the theatre state that they were granted permission to perform the show, because it’s Hawaii.”
To the High School Director Planning an Illegal Production of 'Hamilton', Please Don't
“I was recently alerted that a high school in VA is planning on performing ‘Hamilton’ later this spring. They have announced the cast and even school district leaders are supporting the production. My message to them is to please stop. Don’t do this. Pick another show.”
What Makes A Theatre Show Good But Not Rewatchable
“The talent of the cast and production impact heavily on our overall enjoyment of a musical and play but I do think there is something intangible that makes something especially rewatchable.”