“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.”
Read More“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?”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“At what point does satire stop being thoughtful commentary and start becoming cruel exploitation?”
Read More“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.”
Read More“My love for theatre was shattered by someone who misused their power. But this is not his story—it’s mine.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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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