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 The Final Act: Encouraging College Theatre Professors to Move On
The Final Act: Encouraging College Theatre Professors to Move On

“This is a plea to theatre professors who have clearly stopped caring about teaching to consider stepping down gracefully, preserving their legacy while ensuring a brighter future for their students.”

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College TheatreChristopher PetersonMay 10, 2024Chris Peterson
Neurodivergent actor wins discrimination lawsuit regarding 'Billy Elliot' termination
Neurodivergent actor wins discrimination lawsuit regarding 'Billy Elliot' termination

“A British Columbia's human rights tribunal has awarded a neurodivergent actor, who was diagnosed with sensory and learning disorders, more than $55,000 after finding that a theatre company discriminated against him because of his disabilities.”

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CanadaOnStage Blog StaffMay 9, 2024News
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Direction of a Musical
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Direction of a Musical

“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Let’s discuss the nominees, predict some winners, and discuss who may have deserved to be on the list. Today, we’re moving on to Best Direction of a Musical.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 9, 2024Chris Peterson, Tony Awards
A guide to running an acting class for beginners
A guide to running an acting class for beginners

“Allow your space to be one of growth where everyone can refine their talents and learn the skills they need to be a great performer.”

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IndustryGreg EhrhardtMay 8, 2024Hannah Renee Crawford
5 Ways for Performers to Reject Rejection
5 Ways for Performers to Reject Rejection

“Take rejection as an opportunity to work on living so you can bring even more layers to your next audition or experience on stage.”

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AuditionsOnStage Blog StaffMay 8, 2024Liz Lydic
Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut This Fall
Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut This Fall

“Robert Downey Jr. will make his Broadway debut this fall, starring in Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar's newest play, MCNEAL, at Lincoln Center Theater. Bartlett Sher will direct.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 7, 2024News
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Choreography
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Choreography

“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Today, we’re continuing with Best Choreography.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 7, 2024Chris Peterson, Tony Awards
Theatre teacher charged with improper relationship with student
Theatre teacher charged with improper relationship with student

“A Texas theatre teacher has been charged with a felony for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.”

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TexasOnStage Blog StaffMay 7, 2024News
Controversy over theatre teacher's Pro-Palestine Instagram post
Controversy over theatre teacher's Pro-Palestine Instagram post

“In the early months of 2024, controversy erupted over a theatre teacher’s pro-Palestine post on her Instagram page. The incident later resulted in the resignation of the school board president.”

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School EditionChristopher PetersonMay 6, 2024Chris Peterson
How ‘Show Boat’ Changed Broadway
How ‘Show Boat’ Changed Broadway

“In academic circles, for very specific reasons, “Show Boat” is, inarguably, the most important, influential musical ever written.”

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BroadwayOnStage Blog StaffMay 6, 2024Ashley Griffin
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Orchestrations
Breaking down the Tonys: Best Orchestrations

“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Let’s discuss the nominees, predict some winners, and discuss who may have deserved to be on the list. Today, let’s kick things off with Best Orchestrations”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 6, 2024Chris Peterson, Tony Awards
Standing ovations should be reserved for productions that deserve them
Standing ovations should be reserved for productions that deserve them

“Standing ovations shouldn't be discouraged by some "theater snob's" insistence that only the shows that earn it, deserve a standing ovation. By the same token, it appears as though people engaged in any standing ovation are doing so because they think that it's what you're supposed to do at the end of a show.”

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ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffMay 3, 2024Skip Maloney
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