“When it comes to musicals or theatre in general, parents or guardians often have to stop and ask: how do I grow my children’s love for theatre, and where do I start? Many parents want an age-appropriate show that has some adult appeal. Well, here are six shows that are great introductory shows for kids.”
Read More“Happy October! This is my absolute favorite time of year, and I always find myself blasting the same shows, again and again, to get myself in the spirit. Here are ten of my favorites!”
Read More“We may never know what Trump’s Broadway Musical playlist sounds like, but we think we can take a guess based on his business acumen and how he governed the country.”
Read More“I am among many who would love to see a stage adaptation of The Nightmare Before Christmas come to be in their lifetime. But I would be even more amazed to see Corpse Bride get adapted for the Broadway stage.”
Read More“Lying on your theatrical resume may have worked before the internet and social media, but it amazes me that today, people still do it.”
Read MoreBelieve it or not, this coming January marks the 25th Anniversary of the indie classic "Waiting for Guffman". What made this film so memorable, and required viewing for any theatre person, is not only the humor but also how well they nailed the culture that is small-town community theatre. Here are 5 of the many things that this movie got completely right.
Read MoreAs the clouds roll in and rain begins to fall, why not turn on some splendid stormy show tunes to keep you company? We compiled a 40 song playlist that is sure to warm you from the chill.
Read More“Maybe it’s just us, but we don’t think renditions of “The Confrontation” should be limited to singers. One of the great things about “The Confrontation” is it lets the singer’s personality come out during the performance, so it’s always at least interesting for the first stanza. We combed through YouTube to find the 5 most enjoyable performances of “The Confrontation” we could find.”
Read MoreAsk most theatre fans, and they will tell you a show that returns them to a nostalgic time in their lives brings great comfort. These shows can amplify and connect with their feelings, whether it's feelings of joy or discord. While there are many I could list, these are the shows that are my top comfort shows.
Read MoreThe question of whether Jody got into ABC is ultimately the question “Do artists have the power to change the way gatekeeping happens in their industry?” And I think that’s a great question. It would be too easy to imagine that Jody would have gotten into the company just like it’s too easy to cover up the real problems in our industry by saying “if you work as hard as you can you can break down any door!”
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