Theater
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...
The recent debut for the musical adaptation of Paddington has generated countless amounts of interest across social media. Based on the book series by Michael Bond, Paddington: The Musical debuted at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End on November 1st to wide acclaim. Images and videos of the on-stage...
The Theater industry has been in tumultuous times in recent years. While things have slowly bounced back from the rocky economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many places within the theater industry still retain their scars. Luckily, the opening of a new arthouse theater may be the right sign that...
Hamilton is one of the few Broadway productions of the 21st century that has maintained relevancy within mainstream pop culture. Written and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton during and after the American Revolution. It debuted to wide acclaim and high box office sales, with...
A labor strike will likely soon hit the theater industry in the United States, and unfortunately, the event has felt inevitable. Discontentment across various segments of the American entertainment industry has surged since the pandemic. These mounting pressures pushed writers and actors to launch massive strikes two years ago in...
