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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’...

"These are the theaters that operate on razor-thin margins, where every dollar is stretched to the max, and where an NEA grant doesn’t mean luxury—it means survival.

And now, thanks to this short-sighted and callous decision, many of them are facing an existential crisis."

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Broadway Says Goodbye to “Redwood” — OnStage Blog “Redwood was trying something bold. This was a brand-new story. New music. No jukebox score, no familiar IP safety net. Just a cast and creative team taking a swing—and that matters.”

"What hurts most is that Redwood had the potential to grow. It felt like the kind of show that might’ve found its audience given a little more time." #broadway #theatresky

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.”

"Shen's already made a lasting impact, and for many of us, she’ll remain one of the real highlights of the 2024–2025 season."

“Luigi the Musical” is a Gross Misstep in the Name of Camp — OnStage Blog “The case is still fresh. Families are still reeling. And this team is busy choreographing dance breaks to go with the bloodshed.”

There’s a great musical to be made lampooning the system while making a statement, this isn’t it. At what point does satire stop being thoughtful commentary and become cruel exploitation? #theatre #theatresky

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.”

"Every time a new Broadway season gets announced, I hold my breath a little. Between the big splashy revivals and the “we’re bringing this back...again?” moments, I always find myself wondering: is this finally the year The Secret Garden comes home?"

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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.”

"Next season, be bold when you can. Give your students the gift of discovering something new."

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Stop Just Copying the Proshots (and the Movie Versions Too) — OnStage Blog “When we only imitate, we miss out on the whole point: to create.”

"Your version deserves to exist. Your cast's version deserves to exist."

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