Theater

A musical adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen seemed like a logical conclusion on paper. The musical follows the story of the socially isolated high-school student Evan Hansen, whose world changes after a letter he wrote as a writing exercise falls into the hands of the grieving parents of a school...

It’s a pattern that once an influencer reaches enough fame, they break into creative endeavors like the music industry, Hollywood, Broadway and more. With these industries being so exclusive and hard to break into, it makes sense that once someone has access to money, they pursue their passion. But what...

Unsurprisingly, theater has taken a downturn within the United States in the past few years. While the COVID-19 pandemic certainly was a significant cause of the drop in audience attendance, theaters have since struggled to bring back their numbers to pre-pandemic numbers. One consistent reason for this can be linked...

Following the news that playwright Cole Escola, who penned the latest Broadway hit, Oh, Mary!, will be stepping down from the lead role as Mary Todd Lincoln, Emmy-nominated actor Betty Gilpen announced she will be filling the shoes for a limited run as the leading lady. Gilpen will debut as...

Chloe Fineman, one of SNL’s most well-known current cast members, made her Broadway debut on January 2, 2025, starring in All In: Comedy About Love By Simon Rich. Fineman, who joined the SNL cast in 2019, studied drama at New York University and performed theater in Ithaca before her comedy...

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