Why Broadway Needs More Non-Musicals
OnStage: On September 4th, Broadway will undergo a brief period of time, in which there will be only one non-musical that is still running on Broadway. Following the closings of An Act of God and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Humans – the recent winner of the Tony Award for Best Play – will be the only show left on Broadway that is not a musical.
It should be noted that this period will be very brief, as the closings that I refer to will be followed by quite a few other shows opening that same month. So this isn’t to say that this is something we can expect to last for a lengthy amount of time.
Kanye West's new tour features an incredible flying stage
Business Insider: Kanye West surprised his fans at the kickoff show of his new "Saint Pablo" tour in Indianapolis on Thursday night by performing on a small stage that was raised 15 feet in the air and swaying above the crowd, according to Rolling Stone.
Fans in attendence were initially shocked to find the Bankers Life Fieldhouse arena lacking a stage before the show was scheduled to start.
Are Pay What You Will nights beneficial to theater companies?
Theater | Charleston City Paper: In 2006 the City Paper ran an article, "Pay to Play," about how Charleston's museums and theaters set their admission prices. The article referenced prices at Charleston Stage, where in 2006, a theater-goer could see a play for $25, and a musical for $35.
A decade later, those prices have increased. Charleston Stage's marketing director Beth Curley says that adult, general admission tickets to plays start at $30, and the highest price for a musical ticket can cost upwards of $65. What hasn't changed in the past 10 years, though, is Charleston Stage's Pay What You Will nights (now called PNC Pay As You Please), preview shows that ask guests to donate a minimum of $10 and more if they so desire.
Theatre DIY Don’ts: Don’t Get Too Complicated
HowlRound: After working so many long nights producing my own work and a lot of headaches helping others put their shows up, I have found that there is a good motto about simplicity. While some people like to use the phrase “keep it simple stupid,” I have found that it doesn’t encompass the whole theme. Sure, simplicity is a good motto for the theatre, but why? I will tell you this one phrase and I suggest you get a stone tablet and a chisel to forever engrave it in your life: “simplicity is sustainable.” And boy, did I learn this the hard way.
The Top 10 BFA Theatre Design & Tech Programs in the Country for 2016-17
OnStage: The end of August is usually a time where college seems to be on everyone's mind. Whether it's incoming freshmen getting ready to move into their residence halls or high school seniors preparing their applications, college is a constant discussion.
For theatre students, where you attend can certainly have an impact on your career with the type of training you receive. It's also important to note that while each school listed here is excellent, a college degree doesn't guarantee success nor is one required to become successful in this industry.
Monday, September 05, 2016
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This article makes a good point about the biases of audience and those who choose the productions for broadway. I think because of the amount of musicals that we are exposed to and have become very successful, the audience has become spoiled and the taste of song and dance sits in there mouth, making them crave for more. If were exposed to more plays that gave us the same taste of excitement as musicals, that gave us more to talk about (like Hamilton and diversity), I think plays would become special. But it is then up to those who choose the productions to make more leaps of faith. I think they are scared, because while there are a lot of well received plays, musicals have been given more attention. So of course they would choose something that is successful. If they took chances, perhaps it will be good forever and plays will be seen on the level of musicals.
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