“When you react like that, the conversation stops being about the unfair criticism and becomes entirely about your overreaction.”

“Let your kid be in the show. Let them shine. But don’t hand them the spotlight. Make them earn it like everyone else.”

“The show doesn’t work without them. The magic? The world-building? The audience believing that what’s happening onstage is real? That’s the props team, working behind the curtain, making it all feel effortless.”

“Now. Here. This. is like an hour and a half therapy session that sings to you about sea turtles, high school trauma, and the fleeting nature of time—all while somehow managing to be both hilarious and devastating in equal measure.”

“If we’re going to keep evolving how we teach the next generation of artists, we’ve got to think beyond just performance. We’ve got to prepare students for a world where storytelling, presence, and collaboration are needed everywhere — not just on stage.

“This weird, wonderful thing we do—telling stories in real time with lights, sounds, sets, and soul—it’s a gift. And opening night is the ribbon on top.”

“With Smash arriving on Broadway, and Schmigadoon! coming soon, it has me wondering: could this open the door for more musical TV shows to make the leap from screen to stage? Because I’d like to throw Glee and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend into the mix.”

“The recent, brutal attack on off-Broadway costume designer Megan Berg has once again spotlighted New York City's ongoing struggle with managing individuals who have severe mental health issues and violent tendencies.”

“Let’s not pretend every rehearsal process is a wonderful experience. So here it is: a lovingly passive-aggressive list of the five most annoying types of people in rehearsal. If you see yourself here… apologies. But also, do better.”

“It’s okay to share excitement. Theatre is meant to be felt in the moment, and I’ll always cheer for joyful, immediate reactions. But maybe we can hold off on the official reviews until opening night.”

“We talk a lot about what Broadway “needs”—more innovation, more diversity, more risks, more fun. Boop! seems to check every one of those boxes.”

“His musicals weren’t about my identity exactly, but they made room for it. They said, “You’re not too much.” They said, “Your feelings are valid.” And that meant the world to me.”