Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
Maybe It’s Time We Treated the Stage Door with a Level of Care
“What began as a casual way for fans to connect with artists has ballooned into an expectation—one that doesn’t always respect the boundaries or well-being of the people on either side of the barricade.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.”
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?”
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.”
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.”
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.”