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Why Kamala Harris is the President the Theatre Community Needs

“A Harris Administration will not propose cutting funding for the arts. A Harris Administration will fight for more rights for underrepresented communities whose life experiences are crucial to the modern-day theatre experience. A Harris Administration will stand up for the messages the theatre community stands up for every day: tolerance, love, joy, diverse representation, and justice.”

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Broadway Christopher Peterson Broadway Christopher Peterson

Is Nicole Scherzinger the Tony Awards’ Leading Lady?

“The reviews are out, and, as expected, everyone is raving about the Sunset Boulevard revival at the St. James Theatre. In nearly every review, critics say that Nicole Scherzinger’s performance as Norma Desmond is a revelation. So with that said, is Scherzinger the favorite to take home a Tony Award?”

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Broadway Christopher Peterson Broadway Christopher Peterson

Dear Cynthia Erivo...Chill Out

"It would be wonderful if there could be some flexibility or lightheartedness around these fan-made tributes. I’m certain they’re meant with deep admiration and excitement rather than disrespect."

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Observations OnStage Blog Staff Observations OnStage Blog Staff

Ranking 11 Spooky Shows

“While I’ve seen all kinds of productions in the month I thought it would be fun to rank what I call “October Shows” and these are the plays or musicals that most try and emulate the spirit of the season and give a little haunted Halloween joy to the audiences.”

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“When The Fat Lady Sings" - Fatphobia on Stage

"I’m sick of seeing fat women sing about being fat - because we have so much more to say. I’m sick of seeing fat women defend their fatness or worse -- cry because of it. I’m sick of seeing people love fat women not because of their bodies, but in spite of their bodies."

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