Hamilton built its empire on stories of resilience and revolution. Now it’s facing a lawsuit for firing a cancer survivor.

A Louisville theatre teacher, once celebrated for inspiring students, now faces federal charges for child exploitation.

“Love your theatre friends, but protect your heart a little.”

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.

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.

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?

“I do not think Broadway or the West End will or should ban alcohol overnight. But I do think we have hit a tipping point where something has to change.”

Choreography is copyright too. Baldwin Wallace University faced an issue when a choreographer’s work was used without permission. They owned the mistake and made it right. A reminder that every step deserves protection.

The New York Times states Broadway’s money problem isn’t just bad luck, it’s a broken system. Theatre owners, producers, and unions all need to face reality. Limited runs, fairer deals, and streaming are the path forward — if anyone is brave enough to blink.

At Michigan State, student government voted to cancel a theater lecture because of the speaker’s past military service. The event still happened, but the symbolism matters. Universities should widen the stage, not narrow it.

“Kirk’s words landed directly on the people who make Broadway thrive and on the communities who have embraced you for decades. When you say you did not agree with all of it, we are left to wonder what part of it you did agree with.”

‘When the founders of a theatre company are the ones accused of abuse, the fallout isn’t just legal—it’s personal, communal, and devastating.”