“We’re living in a moment of book bans, rising hate crimes, deep divisions, and a whole lot of noise. Ragtime doesn’t flinch from the ugliness, but it also refuses to give up on hope.”

“This is about how we dangle opportunity in front of hopefuls to generate buzz, build followers, create engagement—and then snatch it away when it’s time to get serious.”

“You don’t have to choose between love and theatre. But you do have to choose partners who are secure enough to share you with the spotlight.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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.

“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.”

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