Theater

You don’t see too many people turning tragedy into gold—but in the world of musicals, it seems like even some of the darkest moments make it to the big stage. It looks like the infamous case of Luigi Mangione has been picked up by writers and is now becoming the...

Right before Hot Girl Summer comes up, we are going to see Hot Girl Broadway. The Savage herself, Megan Thee Stallion, will be making her Broadway debut this spring. I know we all Wanna Be in attendance, and no need to be a Cry Baby about it at all, because...

Don’t get me wrong.  I love going to the theater to watch new movies.  With a tub of salty popcorn, holding a refreshing cup of soda, as I stare up at the big screen as the film begins, I will drop almost everything and anything to go to my local...

Stepping foot into the theater feels like stepping into a magical environment. The whimsical sets that resemble a new universe, the actors who pour all of their emotions into their roles, the feeling in the air like childhood–the theater provides us with both entertainment and an escape from reality. Attending...

Everyday our world takes one more step forward to becoming a more diverse and accepting society. The depiction of queer stories in media was once very negative, often featuring homosexual characters in TV and film as the “butt of the joke”. It was rare that genuine struggles of homosexual and...

Broadway–the street in New York City where dreams come true. Aspiring actors from across the world travel to the city in order to ‘make it on Broadway.’ We see spectacular shows and wonderful actors, and enter into an environment that makes anyone feel special in seconds. As we think about...

The superhero genre has become a dominating force in pop culture, even more so than in the 20th century. The invention of the internet and social media has spread the influence of the comic book medium to more people than ever before. Most of its popularity has expanded from comic...

There is nothing like live theater.  Seeing an actor bring life, beauty, and heartbreak onto the stage is a joyous experience that often escapes one’s capability to describe due to the fact that it’s just that unique.  If you or someone you know also enjoys live theater, then you will...

The Tony award-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is still going strong in 2026. It tells the story behind the recording of the famous album, of which it shares its name. The musical is co-directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” and “In The Heights” fame, and his father, Luis A....

The theater industry is no stranger to stage play adaptations of popular media, and it seems that The Hobbit is the next franchise to get that treatment. ​An off-Broadway production of The Hobbit has been picking up steam from the theater community, while there have been many variations of productions...

​A new stage play adaptation of the Paranormal Activity franchise has garnered considerable online interest. Paranormal Activity is a new stage play revolving around an original story set within the infamous horror franchise. ​The play follows the couple James and Lou as they move into a London apartment when strange...

​Dine-In Theaters have been a dwindling establishment in recent years. While more exist in the film industry, dine-ins within the musical theater industry are harder to find. While some consider them a relic of the past, they can often offer a unique experience unlike those that specialize in film. ​Some...

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