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Some Communities Just Don’t Support Theatre, and That’s Not Always the Theatre’s Fault
Some community theatres are not failing. They are adapting. Sometimes survival means accepting the audience you actually have, not the one you wish would show up.
What Non-Appearance Insurance Says About Modern Theatre
When a production is marketed almost entirely around one famous name, that star’s absence becomes more than a casting change. It becomes a business problem.
Naming a West End Theatre After Judi Dench Shouldn’t Be Controversial
A West End theatre named after Judi Dench? Good. Long overdue, honestly. The renaming of theatres is nothing new, but honoring women in this way is still far too rare.
Which West End Transfers Will Actually Work in New York?
A new wave of West End transfers is heading to New York, and this might be one of the more interesting import seasons we’ve had in a while. But which ones will actually connect with New York audiences? Some thoughts on the transfers that feel risky, the ones that feel solid, and the one that already looks like a very safe bet.
Can Theatre Help Young People Talk About Mental Health? Miami University Wants to Find Out
A Miami University theatre professor is helping study whether theatre can support youth mental health.
Why Is Disney Cutting Live Musicians From The Lion King in Australia?
Disney’s The Lion King has returned to Australia with fewer live musicians in the pit. That decision deserves scrutiny. Live music should not be the easiest place to cut costs.
5 Other Theatre Entities Kevin Lynch Could Sue Next
After lawsuits involving a BIPOC ticket discount and a Wicked equity opportunity, we started wondering what Kevin Lynch could sue next.
Kevin Lynch’s ‘Wicked’ Lawsuit Is Quite the Performance
After decades of white men somehow finding work in theatre, we have finally arrived at the crisis point: Kevin Lynch has encountered a room that was not immediately built around Kevin Lynch. Please turn on the ghost light. History may never recover.
The 2026-27 Broadway Shows I’m Most Excited About — Assuming I Can Afford to See Them
From Evita to The Warriors to Other Desert Cities to Much Ado, the 2026-27 Broadway season is already looking stacked. The catch? If this many high-profile shows deliver, ticket prices may be just as dramatic as anything happening onstage.
Scott Rudin’s Show Won. Scott Rudin Still Lost.
Scott Rudin’s absence at the Tonys did not ruin the evening. Frankly, it improved it. But the awkwardness was still there.
My Tony Awards Reaction: The Good and The Questionable
In what many considered a lackluster Broadway season, the broadcast actually did a pretty good job making the most of what it had. But there were still choices worth questioning.
A Black Performer Can Play Elsa. This Should Not Need Explaining.
A children’s theater in Nebraska had to condemn racist comments because a Black performer was cast as Elsa in Frozen. Kids understand make-believe just fine. Some adults, apparently, need help.