Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
Is It Time to Cut Off the Bar at the Theatre?
“I do not think Broadway or the West End will or should ban alcohol overnight. But I do think we have hit a tipping point where something has to change.”
When Dance Steps Cross the Line: The Overlooked Issue of Choreography Copyright
Choreography is copyright too. Baldwin Wallace University faced an issue when a choreographer’s work was used without permission. They owned the mistake and made it right. A reminder that every step deserves protection.
Broadway’s Financial Crisis Needs Structural Fixes, Not Hand-Wringing
The New York Times states Broadway’s money problem isn’t just bad luck, it’s a broken system. Theatre owners, producers, and unions all need to face reality. Limited runs, fairer deals, and streaming are the path forward — if anyone is brave enough to blink.
Michigan State Student Govt Tries to Cancel Theatre Lecture by Israeli Actor
At Michigan State, student government voted to cancel a theater lecture because of the speaker’s past military service. The event still happened, but the symbolism matters. Universities should widen the stage, not narrow it.
Dear Kristin Chenoweth, What Was Your Common Ground with Charlie Kirk?
“Kirk’s words landed directly on the people who make Broadway thrive and on the communities who have embraced you for decades. When you say you did not agree with all of it, we are left to wonder what part of it you did agree with.”
What Happens When Theatre Leaders Are at the Center of Scandal
‘When the founders of a theatre company are the ones accused of abuse, the fallout isn’t just legal—it’s personal, communal, and devastating.”
Can Community Theatre Still Unite Us?
In a divided world, can community theatre still bring us together? I believe it can and must.
The Cost of Trust: Community Theatres and the Risk of Embezzlement
From Florida to Wyoming, community theatres have been rocked by embezzlement scandals. It’s time for boards everywhere to rethink how they guard their funds.
Why the“Cabaret” Lawsuit Should Worry Every Broadway Investor
Cabaret invited audiences into the Kit Kat Club with the promise that “life is beautiful.” According to a new lawsuit, for one investor, life has been anything but.
The Debate Over Singing at “Hamilton” Screenings
This weekend’s Hamilton screenings turned into a battle between sing-along joy and cinema silence. Whose voice really belongs in the room where it happens?
CT’s Square Foot Theatre Faces Abuse Allegations: How Did This Happen?
Square Foot Theatre is facing a lawsuit alleging years of grooming and abuse by its founders. The bigger question: how did this happen, who looked away, and why was nothing done? Silence cannot be the answer.
Student Play Halted at the University of Central Oklahoma Over Concerns About New Anti-DEI Law
“A production that had been in the works for a year, one with queer themes and a bold vision, has been pushed off campus not because the state banned it, but because students worried the state might.”