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Stories that deserve your attention
The Play ‘Fauci & Kramer’ Offers a Lesson That Relates to COVID-19 and Beyond
As Anthony Fauci once again faces questions over the legacy of COVID-19, Fauci & Kramer feels timelier than ever. The play explores what can happen when activism and expertise clash, listen and ultimately make each other better.
The Hadestown Casting Controversies Prove Production Teams Need to Do Their Homework
The casting controversies surrounding Geno Segers and Gary Dourdan raise a larger question: Are Broadway producers doing thorough background checks before announcing performers?
Can Hadestown’s Inclusive Reputation Survive Casting Geno Segers?
Hadestown has built a reputation for welcoming trans and nonbinary performers. So what happens when it casts an actor who regularly posts videos mocking pronouns and targeting trans women?
The Community Theatre Casting Problem Facing ‘Come From Away’
If a theatre cannot cast Come From Away responsibly, should it be producing the show at all?
High-Quality Headshots Aren't Essential for College Theatre Auditions
“While headshots can certainly make a positive impression, their quality is not the be-all and end-all of audition success.”
The Burlesque Tour Was Postponed With So Many Unanswered Questions
The Burlesque musical UK tour has officially been postponed, but the announcement raises almost as many questions as it answers. What went wrong, when did producers know, and have the freelancers involved finally been paid?
What the Hell Is Going on With the Burlesque Musical UK Tour?
The Burlesque musical UK tour is supposed to open in days, but reports of unpaid freelancers, an unfinished set, and an urgent union warning are raising serious questions.
‘Theatre Nerds’: Why Did One of Theatre’s Biggest Websites Go Silent?
For years, Theatre Nerds was everywhere, building a massive Facebook audience and following in the theatre world. Then it stopped publishing, leaving behind a meteoric rise, quiet collapse and strange digital afterlife.
What ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closing May Tell Us About Broadway’s Rent Problem
Cats: The Jellicle Ball’s closing raises a bigger question about Broadway’s financial model, including whether theatre rent has become too heavy a burden for even successful shows.
Theatre People Become Very Good at Appearing Fine
Theatre people can become very good at appearing fine, even when they are struggling beneath the surface. Theatre communities need to continue creating spaces for honesty, vulnerability and support.
Remembering Josh Grisetti, a Wonderful Performer and an Even Better Person
Josh Grisetti was a wonderful performer, a deeply caring educator, and one of the kindest people in the theatre community.
Spring Awakening Got Its Viral Open Call. Now Cast Someone From It.
The Spring Awakening open call delivered exactly the kind of social media attention producers were hoping for. Now it needs to deliver actual jobs.