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Yes, They Made “Trick” a Musical—and It’s Exactly What We Needed
Yes, They Made “Trick” a Musical—and It’s Exactly What We Needed

“The beloved queer indie film Trick is now a stage musical, celebrating love, self-discovery, and queer joy with heart and humor. Its world premiere at Atlanta’s Out Front Theatre Company is a powerful reminder that LGBTQ+ stories deserve the spotlight—then, now, and always.”

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Atlanta, Regional TheatreChristopher PetersonMay 5, 2025Chris Peterson
Is It Time for 'Blood Brothers' to Come Back to Broadway?
Is It Time for 'Blood Brothers' to Come Back to Broadway?

“Blood Brothers has never gotten a real chance to resonate with American audiences the way it has with British ones—and we’re finally living in a moment where it could.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 4, 2025Chris Peterson
The Show Must Go On: Fundraising Ideas for Community Theatres Facing NEA Cuts
The Show Must Go On: Fundraising Ideas for Community Theatres Facing NEA Cuts

“Let’s talk realistically. Let’s talk about how to ask for help in a way that doesn’t always involve asking for dollars”

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Community TheatreChristopher PetersonMay 4, 2025Chris Peterson
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years: #10 - #1
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years: #10 - #1

“So here it is: Part 3 of the Top 50 Movie Musicals Since 2000—a mix of critical darlings, audience favorites, hidden gems, and the ones I just couldn’t stop rewatching.”

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Musicals, MoviesChristopher PetersonMay 4, 2025Chris Peterson
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years : #25 - #11
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years : #25 - #11

“So here it is: Part 2 of the Top 50 Movie Musicals Since 2000—a mix of critical darlings, audience favorites, hidden gems, and the ones I just couldn’t stop rewatching.”

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Musicals, MoviesChristopher PetersonMay 4, 2025Chris Peterson
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years - #50 - #26
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years - #50 - #26

So here it is: Part 1 of the Top 50 Movie Musicals Since 2000—a mix of critical darlings, audience favorites, hidden gems, and the ones I just couldn’t stop rewatching.

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Musicals, MoviesChristopher PetersonMay 4, 2025Chris Peterson
What Trump’s NEA Cuts Mean for Community Theatre
What Trump’s NEA Cuts Mean for Community Theatre

“In a move that’s both cruel and cowardly, hundreds of already-awarded grants were quietly canceled with little warning, pulling the rug out from under the organizations that had counted on them. Let’s not sugarcoat this: this will devastate community theatre.”

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News, Observations, Community TheatreChristopher PetersonMay 4, 2025Chris Peterson
Actors Deserve a Timely Yes or No After Community Theatre Auditions
Actors Deserve a Timely Yes or No After Community Theatre Auditions

“When community theatres delay casting decisions or go radio silent, actors are left wondering: Do I wait? Do I move on?”

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AuditionsChristopher PetersonMay 3, 2025Chris Peterson
A Plea to Stay Through the Bows
A Plea to Stay Through the Bows

“These actors just gave you everything they had for the past two and a half hours. The very least you can do is stay and clap.”

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ObservationsChristopher PetersonMay 3, 2025Chris Peterson
Advice on Surviving Callbacks (with Sanity Intact)
Advice on Surviving Callbacks (with Sanity Intact)

“Don’t turn a callback into a referendum on your entire talent. You are not less of an actor if you don’t get a second read. You are not doomed if they don’t laugh at your joke.”

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AuditionsChristopher PetersonMay 3, 2025Chris Peterson
The Unsung Magic Makers: A Tribute to Theme Park Cast Members
The Unsung Magic Makers: A Tribute to Theme Park Cast Members

“If you’ve had a good day at a theme park, thank a cast member. And not just with a quick “thanks”—I mean really thank them.”

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ObservationsChristopher PetersonMay 2, 2025Chris Peterson
Broadway Says Goodbye to “Redwood”
Broadway Says Goodbye to “Redwood”

“Redwood was trying something bold. This was a brand-new story. New music. No jukebox score, no familiar IP safety net. Just a cast and creative team taking a swing—and that matters.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 2, 2025Chris Peterson
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