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Suni Reid a transgender performer on 'Hamilton' has accused the production of discrimination against for them for asking for a gender-neutral dressing room.

New York’s Broadway production of the Alanis Morissette musical 'Jagged Little Pill' continues to be plagued with controversy over its alleged mistreatment of trans and non-binary cast members.

Andre Jordan was 22 when he booked a touring production of “Legally Blonde.” The actor, then working multiple part-time jobs and not yet signed with an agent, knew this ensemble role would be a valuable step in his career. There was one caveat, said the casting agent: “The creative team would like you to lose 15 to 20 pounds before you start rehearsals.” Jordan didn’t wince at the request. During the audition, he and the others were asked to briefly remove their shirts, as a scene in the musical has them onstage without any. “I thought, ‘They’re saying ...

A news article that pointed out actors' pandemic weight gain spurred a conversation about sizeism throughout the musical theater scene.

Becca Blackwell Hannukah is here in the Hudson Valley, and Santa’s just around the corner. Enjoy these specially selected seasonal activities. Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosts Reading | December 16 On December 16 at 7:30pm, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will present a streamed reading of the new musical “TL; DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix.” Described as “a fantasy-driven, irreverent, queer, rock musical” remake of the 1991 film Thelma & Louise, the play features a book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary and music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn; it�...