“Every single minute matters to a stage manager in a rehearsal. So, if you’re going to be even 30 seconds late, just text or call your stage manager BEFORE the rehearsal time starts; it’s really not that difficult to give them a heads-up.”
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“The Broadway League needs a leader who can unite the industry under a shared vision, balancing artistic integrity with financial sustainability. Whether Jason Laks is the right person for that role depends on his ability to transcend his legal roots and embrace the multifaceted nature of Broadway.”
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“As Wicked continues its meteoric rise, it offers a simple but powerful message to Hollywood: audiences are ready to embrace movie musicals. And if studios are willing to invest in them, these productions could defy gravity at the box office for years to come.”
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“The decision to split Wicked into two parts is more than just a logistical choice; it’s a celebration of the story’s depth and magic. It was also a financially savvy decision that ensured long-term profitability while giving audiences an unforgettable cinematic experience.”
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“In 2024, I’ve seen the power of theatre to strengthen communities, particularly in educational spaces. As I work with young artists and designers, I witness how theatre brings them together in ways that transcend the classroom.”
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“The theatre’s President and CEO suggested that it was the industry’s fault for not training BIPOC performers enough to meet their audition standards.”
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“As excitement builds for the upcoming Wicked movie, a pressing concern has emerged: will theater audiences respect the cinematic experience or will the urge to belt out Defying Gravity be too much to resist? To those planning to attend: please, do not sing during the movie.”
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The school district stated that the reason for postponing the performances was “to better prepare our audience and the public for the seriousness of the play’s content.”
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“Following the uproar over their decision to cancel Santa Rosa High School’s production of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”, the school district is reversing course and allowing it to be staged at the school, but only for audiences 16 and older.”
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“The message that Spring Awakening sends is that whatever you're going through, whoever you are, whoever you love, it's okay. It's all part of growing up. And that message is so crucial to developing teenagers.”
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“There is nothing that someone singing 32 bars from another musical would tell me than if they sang a piece from the show they're auditioning for.”
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“Will I have the opportunity to understudy and/or swing on a mainstage production, and will you teach me how to do it?”
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