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"Where's My Tony?" : But Seriously, It’s Time to Recognize the Press
“The Tony Awards have rightfully honored teachers, nonprofit leaders, and even…politicians. Surely there’s room for a journalist or two—especially when their work shapes how history will remember this moment in theatre.”
2025 Tony Nominations: A Personal Take on the Acting Categories in Musicals
“This year’s acting categories for musicals? Let’s just say I had a few “Yes!!” moments, a few surprises, and one where I wanted to punch a wall. Let’s break it down.”
“Luigi the Musical” is a Gross Misstep in the Name of Camp
“At what point does satire stop being thoughtful commentary and start becoming cruel exploitation?”
Actors Deserve More Than a ‘No’: Give Them Their Headshots Back
“It’s not just about saving a few bucks (though for a lot of actors, every dollar counts). It’s about treating people — especially emerging artists — with the kind of care that makes this industry better, not colder.”
HE Broke My Trust, Theatre Didn’t : What Brought Me Back
“My love for theatre was shattered by someone who misused their power. But this is not his story—it’s mine.”
My Predictions for the 2025 Tony Award Nominations
“Here are my predictions for some of the categories for who’ll be called tomorrow morning—and a shoutout in each category to someone who should be in the mix, even if they’re not on voters’ radar.”
Where’s the Revival of 'The Secret Garden' We Deserve?
“It’s a show about grief, about letting go, about finding life again after everything feels lost. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of story people are aching for.”
Don’t Lie About Your Conflicts. Just Don’t.
“When someone pretends to be fully available and then drops a major conflict later on, it doesn’t just mess up one night — it throws off rehearsal plans, partner scenes, choreography, the works. And everyone around you feels it.”
You're Not Just the Understudy: How to Do the Job Well Without Losing Your Spark
“Hold your head high. Learn the part like it’s yours. And when your moment comes (because it will), you’ll be ready — and you’ll know you earned every second of it.”
10 Musicals Colleges Should Be Doing More
“Whether it’s a hilarious comedy, a poignant drama, a massive ensemble piece, or a small, character-driven gem, here are 10 musicals I’d love to see college programs embrace more often.”
It’s Time We Gave "The Chipmunk Adventure" Its Flowers
“The Chipmunk Adventure isn’t just a fun offshoot of a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a full-on animated musical that goes harder than it ever needed to — and it holds up way better than a lot of its peers.”
Stop Just Copying the Proshots (and the Movie Versions Too)
“When we only imitate, we miss out on the whole point: to create.”