“As Wicked continues its meteoric rise, it offers a simple but powerful message to Hollywood: audiences are ready to embrace movie musicals. And if studios are willing to invest in them, these productions could defy gravity at the box office for years to come.”

“The decision to split Wicked into two parts is more than just a logistical choice; it’s a celebration of the story’s depth and magic. It was also a financially savvy decision that ensured long-term profitability while giving audiences an unforgettable cinematic experience.”

“In 2024, I’ve seen the power of theatre to strengthen communities, particularly in educational spaces. As I work with young artists and designers, I witness how theatre brings them together in ways that transcend the classroom.”

“The theatre’s President and CEO suggested that it was the industry’s fault for not training BIPOC performers enough to meet their audition standards.”

“As excitement builds for the upcoming Wicked movie, a pressing concern has emerged: will theater audiences respect the cinematic experience or will the urge to belt out Defying Gravity be too much to resist? To those planning to attend: please, do not sing during the movie.”

The school district stated that the reason for postponing the performances was “to better prepare our audience and the public for the seriousness of the play’s content.”

“Following the uproar over their decision to cancel Santa Rosa High School’s production of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”, the school district is reversing course and allowing it to be staged at the school, but only for audiences 16 and older.”

“The message that Spring Awakening sends is that whatever you're going through, whoever you are, whoever you love, it's okay. It's all part of growing up. And that message is so crucial to developing teenagers.”

“Will I have the opportunity to understudy and/or swing on a mainstage production, and will you teach me how to do it?”

“News is coming out of CA where a school district has canceled the remaining performances of a high school theatre production after they received complaints that the show contained obscene material.”

“Here are some of the key updates I'd like to see the Tony Awards make to keep this storied tradition as inclusive, forward-thinking, and impactful as the art form it celebrates.”

“Last month police arrested Francis Anonia, the former chorus teacher and Director of Visual and Performing Arts at Parkland High School in PA. He's accused of secretly recording video of a student while he changed clothes.”