‘SUFFS’ Tony-Nominated Director Leigh Silverman

onStage Pittsburgh: Two-time Tony nominee Leigh Silverman carved out time in her very busy schedule on the eve of SUFFS arrival in Pittsburgh Tuesday to talk about the touring musical, its significance, and the state of theater in the United States. Silverman should know.

Boundary Problems

The Theatre Times: For the second time in two years, a flashy, big-budget Romeo and Juliet has opened in New York that’s so bent on pleasing one particular target audience with shallowly conceived staging gimmicks that its storytelling is hopelessly muddled.

Oskar Eustis Is Stepping Down From the Public Theater

The New York Times: Oskar Eustis has been running theaters his entire adult life. He co-founded one, called Red Wing, when he was 17. He has led companies in Zurich (Das Labor), San Francisco (Eureka), Los Angeles (Mark Taper Forum), and Providence (Trinity Rep). And, for the last 21 years, he has been the artistic director of the Public Theater in New York, stewarding Free Shakespeare in the Park, nurturing “Hamilton” and becoming one of the most influential figures in the American theater.

Live Nation’s $2.4M California Wage Settlement Covers More Than 16,000 Workers

TicketNews: Live Nation Worldwide and HOB Entertainment have agreed to pay $2.4 million to resolve a proposed class action alleging the companies failed to properly compensate thousands of hourly and nonexempt employees in California.

RWS Global delivers new shows to Holland America Line’s Oosterdam

InPark Magazine: Four new shows are taking center stage on Holland America Line‘s Oosterdam, expanding the cruise line’s entertainment lineup with fresh productions and collaborations. The four original shows were created exclusively for Holland America Line in partnership with RWS Global. One of the debuts includes a new rock show created by RWS Global in collaboration with Rolling Stone: “Holland America Line and Rolling Stone Present, All Access: The Songs That Shaped Us.”

Building Theatrical Bridges in Queer and Trans Ohio

HowlRound Theatre Commons: On my commute to teach, amidst the soybean fields and crystalline ponds of Ohio I see a slew of political signs. “Trump save America” appears with a photo of the President surviving an assassination attempt. “Protect life” hovers on plywood in hand-painted red and blue letters. I drive from my queer suburb of Cleveland (rumored to have made it into Trivial Pursuit in the eighties as the United States city with the highest per capita rate of same-sex couples) to Oberlin College (one of the first racially integrated and gender inclusive institutions in the country).

The Moralists at the Stage Door

THEATRE & THE ART OF LIFE: Theatre today remains a frequent target of moralists—people who are quick to tell others how they should behave. At Out Front Theatre in Atlanta, for example, Paul Rudnick’s The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told—a comic, queer retelling of Genesis—was denounced in a petition bearing 40,000 signatures. On Broadway, meanwhile, the suffragist musical Suffs was interrupted mid-performance by protesters demanding that it be shut down for the alleged crime of recycling “white feminism.” Different pulpits, same sermon: Art, behave.

Compact Zevor screwdriver holds 24 bits for DIY

newatlas.com: We've seen a couple of nifty screwdrivers that have room to hold their own driver bits. Thanks to clever design, this new one packs a whopping 24 bits in a lightweight body that's way more compact than you'd expect.

E.U. Withdraws Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia’s Return

news.artnet.com: In a statement, the European Commission‘s spokesperson Thomas Regnier said that European taxpayers’ money should be used to support cultural events that “safeguard democratic values, foster open dialogue, diversity, and freedom of expression.” He added that those values “are not respected in today’s Russia.”

10X10X10 PLAY FESTIVAL to Return to Fells Point Corner Theatre for 10th Edition

www.broadwayworld.com: Fells Point Corner Theatre is celebrating the 10th edition of its annual 10x10x10 Play Festival, a showcase of original short plays that has helped launch works that later expanded into full-length plays and feature films.

The real life mermaids of Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs

Huck: In the Newton Perry Underwater Theatre, a steel-drum cover of ​‘Under The Sea’ plays on repeat over tinny speakers. The crowd is the kind you only ever assemble in the offseason, on the cheap midweek slot, a glorious cross-section of the American interior: tattooed young fathers bouncing toddlers on their knee, both in matching Ariel shirts; rows of patient senior citizens with nowhere better to be; a troupe of glittered Disney adults who have clearly made a day of it.

In defence of the theatre preview

www.whatsonstage.com: There was a recurring refrain in the comments sections when we were covering the glitzy opening night at Jesus Christ Superstar earlier this month: “I saw that two weeks ago. How can it be opening tonight?”

Pocket screwdriver tool combines versatility and design

newatlas.com: Most repair tools for the DIYer are functional, but can be cumbersome to carry around. The T.Fix, however – a triangular pocket-sized tool on Kickstarter – is a balance of function, versatility and modern elegant design.

Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Temporarily Blocked—Bigger Losses Could Be Coming

www.forbes.com: A federal judge temporarily blocked Paramount Skydance’s planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, saying states had raised “serious questions” about whether the deal violates antitrust law—a potentially costly early signal for Paramount, as the company faces billions of dollars in payments if the deal either continues getting delayed or ultimately falls through.

Whitney Cummings Donald Trump Sex Trafficking Joke Cut on Netflix

variety.com: Whitney Cummings performed a comedy set at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center. But according to the comic, her closing joke won’t be seen in the Netflix broadcast of the event, which streams on July 21.

Does Broadway Have a Gen Z Problem?

www.broadwayworld.com: Gen Z is an odd group of people. They dominate online spaces, getting the majority of their news and information from social media (this is now true of most people, but it has always been true of Gen Z). They are also the most anti-AI generation by most accounts, in spite of being one of the most likely generations to willingly use it. They are one of the most anti-social generations, but they also put immense value on live events and experiences. So Broadway feels like a natural outlet for them.

Audio Engineers at Three Denver Music Venues Vote to Join IATSE Local 7

IATSE: Over a dozen Audio Engineers at three of Denver’s most prominent independent music venues have voted overwhelmingly to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7. Workers at The Oriental Theater, The Federal Theatre, and HQ Denver each cast their ballots separately, delivering decisive majorities across all three venues.

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), formerly Loew’s State Theatre – Providence, Rhode Island

After the Final Curtain: PPAC sits on Weybosset Street in downtown Providence and first opened in 1928 as Loew’s State Theatre. Designed by Rapp & Rapp—basically the go-to architects for movie palaces in the ‘20s—it was built for the Loew’s Theatres chain at the height of the movie palace boom. It opened with Excess Baggage starring William Haines, but the real draw that night was the building itself.

Lights, Shoes and Moves: Behind-the-scenes of Civic Theatre's 'Grease'

WBOI - NPR News & Diverse Music in Northeast Indiana: The Fort Wayne Civic Theater is preparing for its opening weekend of ‘Grease’ and after weeks of preparation the stage is set and ready for the actors to do their part. But before the curtains could open on this iconic musical, months of work went into to building it from the ground up.

Ten of the most eye-catching Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows of 2026

www.whatsonstage.com: The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe is almost upon us! With thousands of performers and audience members flocking to the Scottish capital, there are just as many shows on offer and it can be positively impossible to decide which ones to book to fill your day.

Who owns an AI generated song? What we can learn from the phonograph and the evolution of copyright laws

theconversation.com: Copyright is built on the idea that human creativity deserves protection. Legally, this is known as “originality”. The principle is simple: people create valuable cultural works and the law protects that effort. But artificial intelligence (AI) is challenging one of copyright law’s most basic assumptions. In doing so, it may force us to rethink what we mean by intellectual property.

Make it Shine! Make it Sparkle! A Step by Step Guide to Creating Your Own Textured Stained Glass

Guild of Scenic Artists: Stained glass is a significant part of architecture and design often used in churches, castles, and even homes. It’s also a very common Scenic technique, and one of my favorite elements of Scenic Art.

Suspended Rings Float in Kinetic Light Installation

mymodernmet.com: Spanish artist SpY has unveiled a mesmerizing new installation for the 2026 NUR International Media Art Festival in Kazan, Russia. Titled CYCLES N2, the large-scale work suspends 15 illuminated rings above a dramatic hall lined with glowing red ramps.

Nolan and Lucas Have VERY Different Stances About AI in Movies

Nerdist: Recently, two big-name directors have taken public stances on AI usage in the movies. Interviewers have asked both George Lucas and Christopher Nolan about AI and its place in movie-making recently, and they have very contrasting takes.

Longtime Vegas Fixture, "Marriage Can Be Murder" Closes at Rio

Vital Vegas: “Marriage Can Be Murder,” a dinner show that ran for an astonishing 27 years in Las Vegas, has closed at Rio. Taking its place is another long-in-the-tooth crowd-pleaser, “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding,” further proof original ideas have become as scarce as talent at a Gordie Brown show.

Don’t Try This at Home: How Performers Turn Stunts Into Movie Magic

The New York Times: There were stunts in films before there was talking. Long before Tom Cruise dangled from the wing of a plane, the silent film star Harold Lloyd originated an enduring Hollywood image, hanging from a clock face in “Safety Last!” (1923). Though the slapstick and sight gags of Lloyd and his peers Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin once shaped cinema, opportunities in the stunt industry, like many aspects of film production, are now changing because of technologies like CGI, A.I. and robots.

Quantum Theatre’s Karla Boos embarks on final voyage with The Tempest

Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film: In the blazing July afternoon sun, Karla Boos perches on a set of wooden risers as a gaggle of actors assembles on the blue circular stage, the rust-covered exterior of Carrie Blast Furnaces looming behind her. It’s a fitting location for Boos’ final production as artistic director of Quantum Theatre, a stage at the end of a long, winding road, nestled against an unmistakable symbol of Pittsburgh’s industrial history.

Hatchette and Elsevier Sue Google for Using Their Work to Train AI

gizmodo.com: Major publishers Hachette Book Group, Cengage Learning, and Elsevier have filed a lawsuit against Google alleging that Google used their work to train its AI chatbot Gemini. Scott Turow, the author of crime thrillers like Presumed Innocent, has also joined the suit which is seeking class action status.

Google revamps image search for its 25th anniversary with more images and more AI

Ars Technica: Believe it or not, there was a time when searching the web for images was not possible. Twenty-five years ago, Google launched image search, and it’s celebrating by looking back at its biggest visual milestones and refreshing the experience for today’s searchers. The celebration also includes expanded AI because that’s just how Google rolls in 2026.

Don’t Repeat NY’s 3D Printing Blunder

Electronic Frontier Foundation: This year the state of New York had the dubious honor of being the first to pass a controversial provision to mandate all 3D printers come with surveillance and censorship. That means not only is there a ticking clock to protect every artist, researcher, engineer, and hobbyist in the state, but there is a real risk of other states thoughtlessly following suit—prior to the New York rules even taking effect.

If ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Can’t Stay Open on Broadway, What Can?

Out.com: Despite winning multiple Tony Awards and garnering a devoted following, the reimagined revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball will close its Broadway run on Saturday, August 8, per an announcement made across the show’s social media accounts on Monday evening.

Kinetic Theatre produces Pittsburgh premiere of David Mamet’s ‘Henry Johnson’

The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle: Andrew Paul is getting used to producing Jewish playwright David Mamet’s plays. Paul, producing artistic director of the Kinetic Theatre Company, previously staged four of Mamet’s plays and is now preparing to open a production of “Henry Johnson.”

Frankie Grande's Onstage Concussion: ‘Serving Face’ Has Workplace Risks

www.forbes.com: Frankie Grande, brother of singer/actress Ariana Grande, recently suffered a concussion after a prop ship wheel struck him in the face during a performance of Titaníque on July 2, 2026. In the show, a Broadway parody of the 1997 box office hit film “Titanic,” Grande plays both ship captain Victor Garber and plumber Luigi.

2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: Laser Bandsaw

Hackaday: Can you call it a bandsaw if it has neither band nor saw? [WeldingRod1] does, with his entry in the laser contest — a manually-controlled laser cutter that he’s dubbed a Laser Bandsaw. Some might quibble that it’s not actually sawing with the beam, and others will inevitably find the safety implications rather frightening.

Writers Guild of America Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The labor union representing film and television writers filed a suit in U.S. district court for the northern district of California on Tuesday alleging that the deal breaks antitrust law and would harm wages and working conditions for writers by creating a single mega-buyer of film and television programming with outsized power.

Back to the Future reveals first look at flying car ahead of tour

www.whatsonstage.com: Ahead of the first-ever UK tour of Back to the Future The Musical, the show has, for the first time in its history, shown photos of its flying DeLorean. The production is based on the 1985 Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film Back to the Future, which starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Dr Emmett Brown.

Oregon AG Wants Pause On Paramount Merger, Hints At Federal Corruption

Techdirt: I think I’ve extensively explained at this point why the $111 billion merger between Paramount/CBS and Warner Brothers is a gargantuan pile of shit that will indisputably harm labor, consumers, markets, creatives, and potentially even national security. It doesn’t matter the company names; every single major media merger of this type ends badly for everyone but the trust fund brunchlords at the top.

Amber Davies requests audience member filming Legally Blonde be removed from auditorium

www.whatsonstage.com: Davies said: “This is your daily reminder not to film at the theatre. Unfortunately tonight at the Bord Gáis, we’ve got a beautiful audience, but there’s just one woman in the front row being filming the entirety of act one. It’s had us all distracted. It’s ruined the morale of our wonderful eighth show on a Saturday night from selfish actions.”

Ravinia makeover features bigger stage, wider chairs, better acoustics — but fewer seats

WBEZ Chicago: Audiences who visit the Ravinia Festival this weekend for an opening concert featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, pop artist Lizzo and classical pianist Yunchan Lim will likely see and hear a few improvements.

Why the End of Your Tape Measure Is Loose

Family Handyman: Whether you’re a seasoned handyman or a DIY beginner, odds are you’ve noticed the hook at the end of your tape measure isn’t firmly attached. You might assume it’s because of a factory defect or that it has been worn down over time, but there’s actually a fascinating reason why most tape measures have a loose hook at the end.

Hershey (2026) Filming Locations: Where Was It Shot?

4filming.com: The first trailer for Hershey has arrived, and the Milton Hershey biopic is heading to theaters over Thanksgiving weekend 2026. Directed by Mark Waters — the filmmaker behind Mean Girls and Freaky Friday — and released by Angel Studios, the film stars Finn Wittrock as chocolate pioneer Milton S. Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as his wife, Catherine “Kitty” Hershey.

Iron Maiden FOH Engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten Expands His Waves Ecosystem

ProSoundWeb: Iron Maiden front of house engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten has utilized Waves SuperRack SoundGrid and plugins as a foundation of his touring workflow, and he recently expanded that ecosystem by adding Waves LiveBox, giving him the ability to run third-party VST3 plugins.

19 CMU Alumni Earn 28 Primetime Emmy Nominations

CMU Drama: The Primetime Emmy nominations were announced this week and Carnegie Mellon alumni once again made an impressive showing for their work across the television industry. This year’s nominees include 19 alumni spanning 11 categories for a total of 28 nominations.

New experimental Leatherman multitool sells out instantly

Sound & Video Contractor: Leatherman has introduced a brand-new multitool under its experimental Garage line that sold out almost immediately after becoming available. The Leatherman Adapter sells for $75, and interested parties can sign up to become notified when it returns to the storefront.

The cover letter is officially dead: AI has created a new job-hunting paradox

Fast Company: Welcome to the new and tricky world of applying for a job in the AI era. Yes, applicants can use LLMs to fill out applications and cast a far wider net. But AI has also made recruiters far more anxious about the authenticity of the people they’re evaluating and, in some cases, it is clogging up candidate pools. In a stagnant job market, it feels like a tech-fueled race to the bottom; it’s not clear anyone is really winning—at least right now.

14 Things To See Inside The Smithsonian

www.theroot.com: With 21 museums, the National Zoo, and millions of objects in its collections, the Smithsonian is far more than a tourist destination in Washington, D.C. It’s a living archive of American culture, creativity, and resilience. From iconic artifacts to groundbreaking exhibitions, these are just some of the reasons the Smithsonian remains one of the country’s greatest cultural institutions–and why its work continues to matter.

Universal Celestial Goodnight Debuts at Epic Universe

Inside Universal: Universal Orlando has officially debuted Universal Celestial Goodnight, the new nighttime spectacular that caps off each evening at Epic Universe. The new show, presented nightly at park close, features nearly 600 lighting fixtures, over 350 fountains, and seven million LED lights. These elements come together to celebrate each of Epic Universe’s worlds before culminating with a fireworks finale.

AI notetakers add another layer to virtual meeting etiquette

AP News: Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points and outline a to-do list for all the participants.

Karla Boos on Quantum Theater, Her Career and Retirement

pittsburgh-owlscribe.blogspot.com: Karla Boos, founder and Artistic Director of Quantum Theatre, will retire in December 2026 after programming the company’s 37th season. Her departure marks the end of an extraordinary era of creative leadership and bold experimentation, not just for Quantum Theatre, but for the city of Pittsburgh and the national stage.

Lewiston native is understudy for 5 roles in Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘1776’

www.sunjournal.com: At any moment Roger Philippon could suddenly be one of five people who played a critical role in the founding of our nation. That is, if someone gets sick. Philippon, 70, of Lewiston has committed to memory five roles as an understudy in the Maine State Music Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning musical “1776, ” now in Brunswick through Saturday, July 11.

Money Problems and Clashes With Staff: Inside Arena Stage Director’s Exit

NOTUS — News of the United States: Ahead of the December 2024 world premiere of “Death on the Nile,” an Agatha Christie adaptation by local playwright Ken Ludwig, Hana S. Sharif made a complicated request. Sharif, the artistic director of the prestigious Arena Stage in D.C., asked her staff to build an intricate revolving mechanism called a “turtle” that would transform a steamship deck into swanky staterooms, like a reptile shedding its shell.

Upon His Return To The Goodman, Nick Offerman Reflects On His Early Days In Chicago Theater

blockclubchicago.org: Offerman has deep roots in the Chicago area: He was born in Joliet, grew up in downstate Minooka and got his professional start on Chicago stages in the 1990s, performing with the long-gone Defiant Theatre, as well as with Steppenwolf, the Goodman and A Red Orchid Theatre.

Why The Best Player Alive Barely Runs

kottke.org: David Epstein, author of the recent Inside the Box (a book about the value of constraints), did a fascinating video on “anticipatory skill” and “chunking” and how players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (who can accurately head the ball even in the dark) use them to slow down a fast, complex game.

Academy Museum Sets 2026 Horror Exhibit with 'Carrie,' Slashers & More

www.indiewire.com: Starting September 26, the Museum’s fourth-floor Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery will play host to rare props, production materials, and interactive displays, ranging from full costumes of horror’s most notorious slashers to an invention to surf the groundbreaking marketing website for the original “The Blair Witch Project”

Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Restore Trump Name to Kennedy Center

variety.com: President Donald Trump’s name will not be returning to the Kennedy Center anytime soon. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Wednesday ruled against the arts institution’s motion to stay a lower court’s decision that Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center pending its appeal.

Wynn Al Marjan Island Announces Landmark Partnership With Punchdrunk, The Global Pioneers Of Immersive Theater

Live Design Online: Wynn Al Marjan Island today announced a landmark partnership with Punchdrunk, the internationally acclaimed immersive theater company behind some of the most influential and genre-defining productions of the past two decades, including the global phenomenon Sleep No More. The partnership marks Punchdrunk's first production in the MENA region and signals a bold new chapter for live entertainment in the Middle East.

Fxck you White American Theatre

by Nataki Garrett Myers: In March 2019, I was the subject of an NYtimes article, alongside five other colleagues, about the gates being flung open in the American theater. That article announced my appointment as artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and it featured Stephanie Ybarra, Jacob Padron, Maria Goyanes, Robert Barry Fleming, me, and the best among us, Hana Sharif.

Cody Renard Richard Opens Doors for Future Theater Leaders

OutSmart Magazine: For Houston native Cody Renard Richard, a life in the theater was never part of the plan. “None of my family saw this coming. I don’t even think I saw this coming,” he reveals. “My entire family are cowboys and cowgirls. I was sort of birthed into the rodeo culture.”

Texas Covers Up Beloved "Black Artists Matter" Mural in Austin

hyperallergic.com: Officials in Austin destroyed a prominent street artwork displaying the message “Black Artists Matter” last week following an order from Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott.

Controversial Anne Frank Musical 'Slam Frank' Releases Soundtrack

www.rollingstone.com: When Slam Frank opened last September at the Asylum, a 150-seat off-Broadway performance space in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen district, it had no marketing budget and no marquee actors in its cast. What it did have was an out-there, provocative storyline — a progressive theater troupe presents Anne Frank as a pansexual Latina with a Black mother, a neurodivergent gay father, an ultra-orthodox Jewish sister, and a gender-fluid love interest as they hide from the Nazis — and a vibrant hip-hop-meets-pop songbook studded with Broadway Easter eggs.

Bose Professional Previews Upcoming Brand Change

Church Production Magazine: Bose Professional, is unveiling a preview of its new global brand identity, 802 Labs, and sharing plans for a phased transition beginning in February 2027. “During the transition, Bose Professional customers and partners can expect continuity across products, support, service, and business relationships.

Interview: 'You Literally Feel Like You're In The Movie!': Stephanie Costi on Reprising Her Role of Sandy in GREASE THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL

www.broadwayworld.com: Recently, we had the chance to chat with Stephanie Costi, who will be reprising her role of Sandy in Grease The Immersive Movie Musical. We discussed what originally brought her to the production, some of her favourite moments from last year and what she thinks makes immersive theatre such a special art form.

What Does Dance Patriotism Look Like Today?

Dance Magazine: At this turbulent political moment, as the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, it’s a complicated time to be an artist in the U.S. The country’s dance organizations appear to be of multiple minds on how to observe the semiquincentennial. Some companies have thoughtfully programmed works that align with the anniversary. Other groups and artists have chosen to ignore the milestone—or to choreograph through it, making works that grapple with its complexities.

Interview: Director Trevor Barrette Previews THE RULES OF PLAYING RISK at Hudson Village Theatre

www.broadwayworld.com: Trevor Barrette is a prominent multi-hyphenate artist in the Montreal and off-island theatre community, moving fluidly between roles as a director, stage manager, educator, and playwright. Having interviewed Trevor multiple times over the course of his diverse career, I have watched him seamlessly transition from independent creator to a staple of the regional stage.

The drill bit sharpener that led to the legacy of William Sellers

www.thefabricator.com: One Friday a few months ago, when Jim Howe, my boss at Howe’s Welding and Metal Fabrication, asked me to drill 2 ¼-in. holes in some 1 ½ -in. plate (see Figure 1), I knew the task would be slow, requiring multiple bits and a lot of patience. I didn’t know, however, that I was about to fall down a drill-bit-sharpening rabbit hole.

Best Miter Saw for Woodworking, Contractors, and DIYers

www.protoolreviews.com: As one of the core woodworking and carpentry tools, our crew and I have had the privilege of testing dozens of the best miter saw models over more than 15 years. A lot has changed in that time, mostly for the better. If you’re looking to buy, lean on our experience to determine what rises above the rest and is worth your consideration.

The Problem Wasn't the Gear. It was Everything Around It.

Church Production Magazine: Sit on the left side of the room and all you heard was drums. Sit on the right and all you heard was piano. Land somewhere in between and you got both—competing, unblended, bouncing off 880,000 tons of concrete in a 1,600-seat horseshoe that, by any reasonable measure, wasn’t supposed to sound like this.

'Legally Blonde' & The Y2K Costumes That Made It: Stylist Interview

wwd.com/pop-culture: Stylist Jasmine Caccamo sees why the fashion from 2001’s “Legally Blonde” matters 25 years later. “‘Legally Blonde‘ was such a snapshot of the early 2000s because it embraced the era without apology,” said Caccamo, who’s worked with Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan.

Clear-Com connects Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune teams

AV Magazine: When US TV game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! needed to upgrade their wireless communications, they turned to Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak system. Chris Savage, technical manager and project lead for both shows, oversaw the system design and installation. “Both shows share a control room but have stages that are effectively miles apart due to walls, pathways, and even parking lots,” he says.

Racist comments roiled this student production of 1776 - and strengthened actors' resolve, they say

www.inquirer.com: Seventy-five Philadelphia students thought the stakes were high when they debuted 1776: The Musical in front of a crowd that included former President Joe Biden, former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker at Philadelphia’s High School for Creative and Performing Arts last week.

The Fascinating Backstory to LA CAGE AUX FOLLES’ Creation — and Why ‘Lawsuits Ensued’

www.broadwayworld.com: In the new book A Very Unusual Way: Maury Yeston and His Singular Path to Broadway and Beyond (released Wednesday, July 1), author Joshua Rosenblum recounts how Jean Poiret’s French play La Cage aux Folles — which was adapted into the 1978 film of the same name — was originally going to be developed for the stage by a different creative team.

Best Practices for Protest Sound

SoundGirls.org: Why Sound matters and should not be an afterthought. It helps people hear important information clearly, keeps crowds connected and engaged, supports accessibility, and allows speakers, performers, organizers, and communities to communicate effectively in difficult environments. Poor sound, on the other hand, can create confusion, fatigue, safety issues, and frustration.

Review Roundup: DELIRIUM World Premiere at Boston's Calderwood Pavilion

www.broadwayworld.com: Review Roundup: DELIRIUM World Premiere at Boston's Calderwood Pavilion NEW! Boston Theatre Newsletter Get all the top news & discounts for Boston & beyond. Arlekin has returned to Boston with DELIRIUM, a new adaptation of Eugène Ionesco's Frenzy for Two, adapted and directed by Igor Golyak. Running through July 2, 2026 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA for a strictly limited engagement, Delirium brings together two of the most celebrated international stars Andrey Burkovskiy and Chulpan Khamatova — in a darkly comic, deeply human piece about survival, love, and the fragile architecture of reality.

Getting Active: Amplifying Communities

SoundGirls.org: Community organizers have plenty to juggle when a public rally, street demonstration, or community concert. Volunteers don’t always have the technical experience to set up a PA or wireless mic system. Budgets are often tight or non-existent, and equipment must be cobbled together at the last minute in reaction to recent events. In these situations, audio technicians can offer invaluable advice and create meaningful impact.

Mayor Mamdani's 2027 Budget Includes $323M Funding for NYC Culture

www.broadwayworld.com: Earlier this week NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Council Finance Chair Linda Lee, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget Sherif Soliman and members of the City Council reached agreement on a balanced $125.8 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget.

Adirondack Studios boosts Middle East presence and personnel

InPark Magazine: Adirondack Studios (ADKS), provider of scenic design, fabrication and project management to some of the world’s most iconic destinations, announced the promotion of three senior members of its Dubai team, as well as the creation of registered entities in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

$300 million National Geographic Museum of Exploration opens in D.C.

Sound & Video Contractor: Last Friday saw the grand opening of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, or MOE, in Washington, D.C. The $300 million project spans 100,000 square feet, and invites visitors to be engaged in 138 years of human exploration. Built on the site of the previous National Geographic Museum, the new museum opened after four years of construction expand the site from 16,800 square feet to its current, larger scale.

Hang It Wherever You Need It: Discover the TAF TC Truss Systems

LightSoundJournal.com: When you need to precisely position suspension points, LED screens, and lighting accessories, TAF TC systems offer the ultimate freedom to place loads exactly where your structure demands. The integrated C-profile for suspension makes installation faster, neater, and highly versatile, seamlessly adapting to compact 290 mm, robust 400 mm, and heavy-duty 520 mm configurations.

Building 'The Stuff' That Dreams Are Made Of- How a Prop Shop Creates Broadway’s Most Magical Items

www.broadwayworld.com: A week before their Tony performance, the candelabra that Amber Gray holds during the Rocky Horror set sat on a counter in Brooklyn for repair. You’ve seen the shimmering pink vial in the hands of Megan Hilty and plastered across Playbills and pole banners in the theater district, or maybe you’ve seen the light-up “Handbook For The Recently Deceased” on the Beetlejuice tour in Sarasota, Florida. Wherever they are now, those props were born in a small, unassuming workshop on the intersection of Meeker Ave. and Apollo Street.

How Ukrainian Playwrights Are Defending Culture

HowlRound Theatre Commons: When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, it claimed that Ukraine had no language and no culture. This isn't just a military assault; it is an assault on Ukrainian identity and culture itself. Playwright and screenwriter Laura Cahill was teaching screenwriting to teenagers in Ukraine when the full-scale invasion began in 2022, at which point she founded Young Playwrights Ukraine.

How Flyspace Built a Decade of Growth on a Stageline Foundation

stageline.com: Since 2012, Flyspace has grown from a fledgling event management company into a regional powerhouse, now operating an impressive fleet of 17 Stageline mobile units.

2026 Show Control Geekout Wrapup—Special Meow Wolf Omega Mart Edition!

John Huntington: On June 16, 2026 Jim Janninck and I coordinated this year’s (mostly) annual show control Geekout. This was the 15th edition (past writeups here), and this one was special. Joseph White, Show Systems Leader at Meow Wolf, reached out last year, offering to host this year’s Geekout in our traditional multiple case study session format at their Omega Mart location at Area 15 in Las Vegas.

PennWest University cutting more than 40 majors and minors in academic redesign

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania Western University is moving forward with its plan to cut 43 academic majors and minors while adding dozens of new workforce-focused certificates and credentials.

Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet

Ars Technica: There are plenty of AI image-generation models these days, but the ones capable of quality outputs tend to be slow and expensive. Google DeepMind says its new image model, known as Nano Banana 2 Lite, offers the best balance of quality and speed. It’s available today across the Google ecosystem, creating images in a fraction of the time it takes Google’s beefier models.

Broadway Cleaners Union Votes to Authorize a Strike; Negotiations for New Contract Underway

www.broadwayworld.com: On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, more than 250 cleaners voted to authorize a strike that would impact 30 theaters showing Tony award-winning productions like Schmigadoon, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Wicked, and The Lion King. This marks the first time Broadway cleaners have authorized a strike in nearly two decades.