Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
Addressing the Stigmas of Running a Christian-Based Theatre Company
What does it mean to make art from a place of faith — without being mistaken for a movement?
What a Canadian Postal Dispute Reveals About the Fragility of Theatre Marketing
Thousands of theatre brochures printed and waiting, but nowhere to go. A postal dispute has left community theatres across Canada unable to reach their audiences.
How to Attract Younger Audiences to Your Community Theatre Without Alienating Your Loyal Base
Every community theatre I’ve worked with has faced this challenge: how do we attract younger audiences without losing the ones who built us? The answer isn’t about trends — it’s about connection.
Why Musicals Dream of “Santa Fe”
Two very different Broadway shows — Newsies and RENT — share one dream destination: Santa Fe. But why? What makes this desert city the place where musical theatre’s dreamers go when life in New York gets too hard?
Local Theatre Faces Scrutiny After “The Sound of Music” Cast Members Allege Abuse and Misconduct
Allegations of bullying, sexual misconduct, and safeguarding failures have shaken a U.K. local theatre production of “The Sound of Music”.
For the Aunts and Uncles Who Believe in Theatre Kids
Every theatre kid remembers who was in the audience — who believed, who cheered, who cared. This is for all the aunts and uncles who keep showing up.
“Hamilton” Facing New Lawsuit From Fired Cancer Survivor
Hamilton built its empire on stories of resilience and revolution. Now it’s facing a lawsuit for firing a cancer survivor.
Brian Hinds: From Mentor to Monster
A Louisville theatre teacher, once celebrated for inspiring students, now faces federal charges for child exploitation.
Beware the Fickle Theatre Friend
“Love your theatre friends, but protect your heart a little.”
Broadway’s Labor Talks Shouldn’t Come at the Cost of Its Audience
Broadway’s labor talks are essential for fair pay and better working conditions — but if rising costs keep driving up ticket prices, the audience could become the biggest casualty. We can protect both the artists and the accessibility of the art.
When MAGA Throws a Tantrum Over Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
MAGA is melting down because Bad Bunny—an American citizen from Puerto Rico and one of the biggest artists in the world—is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. The irony writes itself.
When Does Broadway Welcome Back Laura Osnes?
Theatre is supposed to unify, but too often we cling to division. Laura Osnes’ absence forces us to ask: are we a community that believes in permanent exile—or in welcoming people back?