“There are bigger shows in the Best Musical race. Louder ones. Flashier ones. But if voters are actually paying attention to the heart of this season, then Maybe Happy Ending is right there in the mix.”

“I will never stop championing Kander & Ebb’s overlooked gem, Steel Pier. It’s haunting, hopeful, and ready for a revival—or at the very least, a little more love from the theatre world.”

“No monologue or high note is worth sacrificing the safety and dignity of everyone else in the room.”

“With BFA theatre programs popping up everywhere, are we training the next generation of artists—or just selling them a dream we know won’t come true?”

“The cast of Dead Outlaw just canceled their Library of Congress performance in protest of Dr. Carla Hayden’s sudden firing — and they’re not alone. With Hamilton and Les Mis also taking a stand, Broadway is reminding us that art and advocacy go hand in hand.”

A nationally recognized, Tony-honored high school theatre teacher has been placed on administrative leave — and no one’s saying why. Students, parents, and an entire community are left in the dark. What happened at Rock Ridge, and why are we punishing a teacher before providing answers?

“Theatre friendships tend to form quickly and deeply. Maybe it's the intensity of the rehearsal process, the shared stress of opening night, or the vulnerability required to perform. Whatever it is, these bonds can feel unbreakable—until suddenly, they're not.”

“This Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices. The missed weekends. The car rides. The alterations. The emotional labor. The financial juggling act it took to get us to rehearsals, lessons, and ticketed performances. “

“Why haven’t we had another mega-hit musical in nearly a decade? Well, let’s unpack it because the answer isn’t just one thing. It’s a perfect storm of industry realities, creative risks, and cultural shifts.”

“To the artistic directors out there planning their 2025–2026 seasons: what’s your town going through? What aren’t people talking about enough? Who’s never had their story told on your stage?”

“These shows require good instincts, a committed cast, and the kind of intimacy that only community theatre can pull off.”

“Not every protest looks the same. Some Les Mis cast members won’t perform next month and some will. Both choices deserve respect. Performing isn’t betrayal. It can be an act of protest, too. Let’s hold space for all the ways artists show up.”