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Trump’s New College Loan Rule Puts Theatre Degrees at Risk
Trump’s new college loan rule could put theatre programs at real risk by tying federal loan access to what graduates earn. For an industry where careers often take years to build, that’s a dangerous standard.
The Tony Awards Should Remove William Ivey Long From Its Nominating Committee
William Ivey Long has faced multiple serious public allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse. Now, the Tony Awards have named him to its Nominating Committee. That decision is indefensible.
Should Broadway’s Next Annie Be Classic or Completely Reinvented?
Annie is coming back to Broadway for its 50th anniversary. But what do we actually want from this revival?
Duncan Sheik Never Got Enough Credit for What He Did for Musical Theatre
With Duncan Sheik’s death last week, I keep thinking about the work we already got from him and the new work we were still waiting to hear.
No, Wicked is Not in Danger of Closing on Broadway
Yes, Wicked’s Broadway grosses are down from last year. But some of the panic online is completely ignoring the numbers that actually matter.
The Kennedy Center Is Now Being Held Hostage by a Nameplate
The Kennedy Center fight over renovations and Trump’s push to put his name on the building may look like another ridiculous Washington story. I think it’s a warning.
A Broadway Musical About AI and Automation? Read the Room.
A financial tech company built around AI and automation is bringing a musical about paying bills to Broadway for one night only. With everything coming out about AI and the threat it poses to creative work, maybe this wasn’t the moment.
Actor Says Theatre Fired Him from “Bright Star” Over His Adult Entertainment Past
An actor says he was fired from an upcoming production of Bright Star just before rehearsals began after the theatre learned about his past work in adult entertainment.
Would You Quit a Show Because of Your Co-Star’s Politics?
Most of us have worked with people we disagree with. But what happens when those beliefs feel less like a political difference and more like something that could directly harm you or your family? Where do you draw the line?
Longtime New York Choreographer’s Arrest Raises Questions About Theatre Safety
A longtime Rome, New York choreographer is facing federal child pornography charges. Patrick St. Thomas spent decades working in local theatre, including productions involving young performers. That should concern every theatre, school, and parent in the community.
Kentucky Students Were Told Ragtime Was Canceled. The District Says It Never Was. So What Happened?
Kentucky high school Students thought their production of Ragtime had been canceled. The district says it never was and has apologized for the confusion. I think it’s worth asking how the communication got this far off in the first place.
Why Tim Curry Mattered So Much to Theatre Kids
Tim Curry meant a lot to a generation of theatre kids. He showed us there was room for performers who were strange, bold, theatrical and completely themselves.