“In academic circles, for very specific reasons, “Show Boat” is, inarguably, the most important, influential musical ever written.”
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“With the Tony Awards right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to break down each category. Let’s discuss the nominees, predict some winners, and discuss who may have deserved to be on the list. Today, let’s kick things off with Best Orchestrations”
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“Standing ovations shouldn't be discouraged by some "theater snob's" insistence that only the shows that earn it, deserve a standing ovation. By the same token, it appears as though people engaged in any standing ovation are doing so because they think that it's what you're supposed to do at the end of a show.”
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“Theatre is supposed to be a safe place that hasn’t been for many people. I get a writhing feeling in my stomach whenever I hear of a theatre doing someone wrong. And if you’re one of those people reading this article today, all I can tell is that you are not alone.”
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“Students at the College of St. Scholastica are refusing to let their beloved theatre program go quietly into the night. Faced with the devastating news of its impending closure due to budget cuts, students have been peacefully protesting in a bid to save a program that has been a cornerstone of the Duluth, MN institution for over 40 years.”
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“Holding space for this means the world to young theatremakers and can help make a sometimes difficult transition into one that sets them up to fly free with confidence, knowing how valuable they are and that they truly made their mark in a place that was special to them.”
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“Saying no doesn’t make you a diva. You are responsible for you. Follow your gut feeling because it’s usually always right.”
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“In the midst of the fervor surrounding the recent Tony Award nominations, one Broadway star is at the center of a social media situation. Roger Bart, celebrated for his captivating performance in ‘Back to the Future’, took to Twitter to address criticism regarding his latest Tony nomination.”
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“Don’t make kids feel bad about messing up. They’re kids.”
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“A friend of mine recently told her that one of her college theatre directors told their class to avoid participating in community theatre because "it's a trap for serious actors."‘
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“Last week, a production of "A Year with Frog and Toad" found itself in a difficult situation when the show’s lead actor suddenly quit as the show’s run began. Actor Jay Goede called the Children's Theater Company’s production a “literal disaster” and seemingly blamed the show’s director.”
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“While it’s only been hours since the nominations were made public, it’s never too early to make some predictions for Broadway’s biggest night. So let’s get into it!”
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