NFTRW Weekly Top Five

Here are the top five comment generating posts of the past week:

Assume young people don’t want to work? Here’s the truth

www.thefabricator.com: In the summer of 2014, I launched the Still Building America blog for The Fabricator in direct response to this old trope: “Kids don’t want to work anymore.” But based on my experiences working on the road across this country, I saw something different. Both in person and on social media, I found young men and women passionately finding their footing in the blue-collar world, contradicting that tired narrative pushed by companies and industry lobbyists.

Posted by David at 11/19/2024 10:31:00 AM

Are ‘Green Clauses’ the Answer to a More Sustainable Touring Industry?

www.billboard.com: Presumably, a lot of artists want their shows to be as environmentally friendly as possible. But with many factors contributing to a sustainable performance — from power sources to food vendors to fan transportation — it’s challenging for an artist to put on a truly green event without involving the many partners it takes to put on a show.

Posted by David at 11/20/2024 10:22:00 AM

WICKED Movie Singalong Screenings Coming This December

www.broadwayworld.com: Broadway fans are in luck! Starting on December 25, select movie theaters will host special sing-a-long screenings of the new Wicked movie. According to Variety, viewers are invited to belt out their favorite numbers from the new film such as Popular, The Wizard and I, and Defying Gravity in approximately 1,000 theaters across North America.

Posted by David at 11/19/2024 10:33:00 AM

Brogent and Niagara Parks to launch new flying theatre in 2025

InPark Magazine: Brogent announces a new partnership with Niagara Parks to debut a groundbreaking flying theatre attraction in 2025. A new flying theatre will be installed just steps away from the global icon that is Niagara Falls, offering visitors an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty and rich heritage of Niagara through an innovative and immersive experience.

Posted by David at 11/22/2024 10:21:00 AM

Everyone Else Is Giving a Standing Ovation. Do I Have To?

The New York Times: First things first: You’re not imagining things. Standing ovations have become ubiquitous in recent years. They’re now so frequent that it often feels to me as if the audience members making a statement are those who choose to remain seated, rather than those who rise to their feet.