OnStage Blog
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Honest takes. Bold opinions. All things theatre. OnStage Blog covers what’s really happening onstage, backstage, and everywhere in between. Curtain up—let’s go.
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· May 4
What Trump’s NEA Cuts Mean for Community Theatre — OnStage Blog
“In a move that’s both cruel and cowardly, hundreds of already-awarded grants were quietly canceled with little warning, pulling the rug out from under the organizations that had counted on them. Let’...
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· May 2
The Helen J Shen Tony Award Snub Hurts — Here's Why It Happened — OnStage Blog
“The fact that Shen was left off the list isn’t just baffling, it’s frustrating, especially for those of us paying attention to the quiet brilliance happening off the mega-budget Broadway radar.”
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· May 1
2025 Tony Nominations: A Personal Take on the Acting Categories in Musicals — OnStage Blog
“This year’s acting categories for musicals? Let’s just say I had a few “Yes!!” moments, a few surprises, and one where I wanted to punch a wall. Let’s break it down.”
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· Apr 30
My Predictions for the 2025 Tony Award Nominations — OnStage Blog
“Here are my predictions for some of the categories for who’ll be called tomorrow morning—and a shoutout in each category to someone who should be in the mix, even if they’re not on voters’ radar.”
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· Apr 30
Where’s the Revival of 'The Secret Garden' We Deserve? — OnStage Blog
“It’s a show about grief, about letting go, about finding life again after everything feels lost. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of story people are aching for.”
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· Apr 29
10 Musicals Colleges Should Be Doing More — OnStage Blog
“Whether it’s a hilarious comedy, a poignant drama, a massive ensemble piece, or a small, character-driven gem, here are 10 musicals I’d love to see college programs embrace more often.”
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· Nov 20
Fans Should Refrain From Singing During the 'Wicked' Movie — OnStage Blog
“As excitement builds for the upcoming Wicked movie, a pressing concern has emerged: will theater audiences respect the cinematic experience or will the urge to belt out Defying Gravity be too much to...
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· Nov 16
School District Cancels High School Play After Obsencity Complaints — OnStage Blog
“News is coming out of CA where a school district has canceled the remaining performances of a high school theatre production after they received complaints that the show contained obscene material.”
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