Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
So… Can I Ask Why I Didn’t Get the Part?
“It’s a question I’ve heard from students, colleagues, parents, and—if I’m being honest—asked myself more times than I’d like to admit. It’s a completely human instinct. You want to grow. You want feedback. You want closure.”
Broadway Agent Charged in $1.8 Million Theft from Clients
“Mark Measures, a longtime Broadway talent agent, has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $1.8 million from the very actors he was supposed to represent. It’s the kind of betrayal that hits deep in a community built on trust, hustle, and endless callbacks.”
Can Jonathan Groff Make Tony History… Just in Time?
“If Just in Time delivers—and if Groff’s Darin is as electrifying as people are saying—it might be more than just a great performance. It might be one for the record books.”
Dear Ticket Buyer: Don’t Act Surprised. You Knew What You Bought.
“The reality is, most theaters today are doing everything they can to keep you informed. Trigger warnings, content advisories, age suggestions — it’s all there. And still, people ignore it. They buy tickets and then they act personally betrayed when the show isn’t what they expected.”
“Did That Really Just Happen?”: Weird Theatre Audience Behavior I Wish I Hadn’t Seen
“I’ve been in theaters my whole life, and lately, I’ve found myself watching audience behavior with more horror than the actual villains on stage. So, here are some of the most bizarre things I’ve seen happen in a theater—from the audience side”
Ten Deep Cuts Community Theatres Should Discover
“These ten shows aren’t just underdone. They’re practically undiscovered in many corners of the community theatre world. But trust me: they’re worth it.”
Texas Lawmakers Want to Allow Guns in Our Theatres. That’s Insane
“Texas lawmakers are arguing that audiences should be able to bring deadly weapons into live theatre venues — the same way they bring a ticket or a program. There’s no version of that scenario that feels remotely safe or necessary.”
A Love Letter to Community Theatre Volunteers
“Look at the person handing you your program, or dimming the house lights, or selling you a raffle ticket to raise funds for new lighting equipment. Say thank you. Mean it.”
Reflections on Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar This Easter Weekend
“Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar couldn’t be more different in tone or style, but both take on the story of Jesus with something rare: gentleness. No fire and brimstone. Just questions. Humanity. Music. And maybe that’s why they still matter.”
Happy Birthday, Gavin Creel
“Happy birthday, Gavin. We miss you. We celebrate you. We still hear you singing.”
No Stage, No Excuse: Jacksonville University Abandons the Arts
“You don’t get to market yourself as a place of discovery, growth, and personal development while simultaneously telling your artists they don’t matter.”
The Most Underrated Broadway Musical Revivals of the Past 25 Years
“These revivals maybe didn’t run long, or win big, or trend on theatre social media —but absolutely deserve more love.”