“News broke today that talks on a new contract between the Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions and IATSE have stalled and the union is holding a strike authorization vote which means a strike could begin as early as this Friday.”
Read More“If you’re on the fence about attending BroadwayCon, I encourage you to do so. The event annually renews my love of theatre and faith in the people who work in it. It might just do the same for you.”
Read More“My concerns over the lack of security and safety of Broadway performers have been growing steadily for years. What can be done beyond the security measures that are already in place? I have some ideas.”
Read More“Horrifying video has surfaced of fans infiltrating Lea Salonga’s dressing room at Here Lies Love, refusing to leave, and having to be escorted out by Ms. Salonga herself.”
Read MoreWith the announcement of the SAG-AFTRA strike, one of the rules is that it will prohibit members from attending conventions and fan expos. But what about next week’s BroadwayCon? After all, many attending as guests and panelists are members of both AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
Read More“Today it was announced that a national tour of the musical Mrs. Doubtfire will kick off this fall. The news is concerning as many find the show to be transphobic and touring it in states where there is active anti-trans legislation may lead to more hate toward the trans communities that live there.”
Read More“A new production of Cabaret, which originated on the West End in November 2021, will play Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre in spring 2024.”
Read More“Sheldon Harnick, one of the greatest lyricists of 20th Century musical theatre, passed away at the age of 99.”
Read More“The 2023 Tony Awards are upon us. Tonight will be Broadway’s biggest with its annual gathering to honor its best and brightest. Here is how I think some of the awards will go down.”
Read More“Here Lies Love” stands to be the first true Broadway musical not to use any live musicians at all. If the special council votes in favor of the producers, it could radically change what a musical IS. And changing that definition would significantly impact how we define art and artists in this country.
Read More“Yesterday, the Tony Awards nominations were announced. While there were many certainties of who would hear their name called, there were plenty of surprises and snubs. Here are some of my thoughts on the nominations.”
Read More“James Barbour admitted to sexually abusing a teenage girl on multiple occasions. Yet, there he was, being welcomed back with open arms by an industry that should have exiled him permanently.”
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