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The Helen J Shen Tony Award Snub Hurts — Here's Why It Happened
The Helen J Shen Tony Award Snub Hurts — Here's Why It Happened

“The fact that Shen was left off the list isn’t just baffling, it’s frustrating, especially for those of us paying attention to the quiet brilliance happening off the mega-budget Broadway radar.”

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Broadway, Tony AwardsChristopher PetersonMay 2, 2025Chris Peterson
'Kimberly Akimbo' is Defining Musical of the 2020s (So Far)
'Kimberly Akimbo' is Defining Musical of the 2020s (So Far)

“This is a musical about time—how little we get, how fast it moves, how badly we want to believe there’s more of it. And after the last few years, who hasn’t been thinking about that?”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 1, 2025Chris Peterson
2025 Tony Nominations: A Personal Take on Best Direction
2025 Tony Nominations: A Personal Take on Best Direction

“I was especially curious about the Best Direction categories. These are the folks shaping the tone, the energy, the whole vibe of a show — and while some names were buzzy locks, others definitely made me pause mid-scroll.”

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Broadway, Tony AwardsChristopher PetersonMay 1, 2025Chris Peterson
"Where's My Tony?" : But Seriously, It’s Time to Recognize the Press
"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.”

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Tony Awards, ObservationsChristopher PetersonMay 1, 2025Chris Peterson
2025 Tony Nominations: A Personal Take on the Acting Categories in Musicals
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.”

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Tony Awards, BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 1, 2025Chris Peterson
“Luigi the Musical” is a Gross Misstep in the Name of Camp
“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?”

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California, ObservationsChristopher PetersonApril 30, 2025Chris Peterson
Actors Deserve More Than a ‘No’: Give Them Their Headshots Back
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.”

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Auditions, ObservationsChristopher PetersonApril 30, 2025Chris Peterson
HE Broke My Trust, Theatre Didn’t : What Brought Me Back
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.”

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ObservationsChristopher PetersonApril 30, 2025
My Predictions for the 2025 Tony Award Nominations
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.”

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Broadway, Tony AwardsChristopher PetersonApril 30, 2025Chris Peterson
Where’s the Revival of 'The Secret Garden' We Deserve?
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.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonApril 29, 2025Chris Peterson
Don’t Lie About Your Conflicts. Just Don’t.
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.”

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RehearsalChristopher PetersonApril 29, 2025Chris Peterson
You're Not Just the Understudy: How to Do the Job Well Without Losing Your Spark
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.”

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RehearsalChristopher PetersonApril 29, 2025Chris Peterson
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