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Why Ariana Grande in “Sunday in the Park with George” Makes Me Hopeful
I’m genuinely hopeful about Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey leading a London revival of Sunday in the Park with George.
I Understand Why the “Wicked” Novel was Pulled From Schools. “Banning” It Misses the Point
Utah has removed Wicked from public school libraries, and while I don’t love the word “banned,” I also don’t think the novel is appropriate for young readers. There’s a difference between age-appropriate curation and erasing important stories.
The Timothy Busfield Case is Another Wake-Up Call for Child Safety in Entertainment
The allegations involving Timothy Busfield are deeply unsettling. But beyond the headlines, this is a reminder of something the industry still struggles with: protecting children on set cannot be optional.
Can a Performer Sue Over Being Labeled “Difficult”?
A New York performer is considering legal options after learning a director has described her as “difficult to work with” to others in the industry. Let’s examine whether defamation applies and the broader impact such labels can have on theatre careers.
Man Involved in Broadway’s “Mamma Mia!” Outburst Shares His Side of the Story
The man at the center of the viral Mamma Mia! audience outburst has come forward to explain his actions. I don’t agree with how he handled it — but his explanation raises bigger questions about audience behavior, theater etiquette, and why Broadway security keeps letting situations escalate.
University Reinstates Professor After Charlie Kirk Post Controversy
Austin Peay State University has reinstated a tenured professor fired over a Charlie Kirk social media post, agreeing to a $500,000 settlement after admitting it failed to follow required procedures.
Would You Ever Walk Out of a Broadway Show at Intermission?
Would you ever walk out of a Broadway show at intermission if the second act didn’t feel worth your time?
Timothée Chalamet Wants to be the G.O.A.T. and I’m Here for It
Timothée Chalamet wants to pursue greatness. Not success. Not vibes. Greatness. And maybe that kind of ambition is exactly what art needs right now.
2026 Theatre Resolutions: Why I’m Trying to Be a Braver Theatre Audience Member
Theatre doesn’t grow on safe bets. Neither do audiences. Why I’m resolving to choose the uncomfortable seat this year.
The Theatre Resolutions I’m Actually Keeping This Year
From supporting community theatre without qualifiers to applauding bravery over perfection, here are the theatre New Year’s resolutions I’m carrying into the year ahead.
Composer Suing Playwrights Horizons Previously Recorded Crude Comments About Women and Black People
In a deleted video, Mr. Lynch made crude remarks about women, Black people and called efforts to uplift marginalized voices “a cancer.”.
Dear MAGA: “Theatre Kid” is Not an Insult
Go ahead. Use “theatre kid” as an insult. We’ve been called worse from the cheap seats. And we kept going anyway.