Tag: politics
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The Question Left, Unanswered
OK, it takes some girding of me’ loins to jump into this stuff.. you know theater, representation, diversity, inclusion and all that jazz. But these articles have a cumulative affect on me that prompts… A BLOG “Who Can Play the King?” The New York Times asks.. as if the question wasn’t entirely rhetorical. But, the…
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Anything but Grey
Leaked grosses show impact of Omicron on Broadway That’s the headline from a Broadway News article that was published yesterday. The previously “leaked” grosses weren’t what I was interested in, because they were from a period shortly after the reopening and before the Omicron wave. These, however, I am interested in because they reflect the…
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Guffman Has Left the Building
The reviews are in! Well, I’m not sure if I would necessarily call this link below a review… maybe more of an opportunity to push a kinda desperate, if not exuberant and somewhat precious narrative. Stay tuned for more about reviews!… the new kind with a blunt pen aimed at the midsection of commercial theater.…
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Skipping Out on the Check
I don’t plan on going to the theater just yet, especially after spending the last 2 weeks in quarantine when my partner’s 90 year old mother developed Covid while staying with us. We’re all fully vaccinated. It was a rough ride for her obviously, and us. I’m happy to report all is well now ..she’s…
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If Covid, tribalism and identity politics doesn’t kill Broadway “Diana” the musical might
Well, who knows? I made it through “Diana” the musical on Netflix. I was determined. I have never uttered “Oh, my God” seriously and alternately chuckled while putting another wrinkle between my eyebrows while watching a musical. I think ever. It’s a good thing that audiences are required to wear masks in the theater when…
Robert DuSold 