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That Time I Probably Should Not Have Been Reading

Let's face it: we've all snuck in reading time when we were supposed to be doing something else. Here's one such episode of sneaky reading.

Worst Books to be Made Into Musicals

Please don't make an OLD YELLER: THE MUSICAL. Nobody wants to pay $100 for a mezzanine seat to listen to some kid bawling about their puppy.

Brilliant Black British Theatre To Read

I firmly believe that Black British theatre is the best theatre out there. We need these compelling stories.

10 of the Best Musicals Adapted From Books

It's not unlikely that some of your favorite musicals are based on books. Prepare for a song and dance number with these musicals adapted from books.

All the Tony Award Winners for Best Play That Were Not Written by White Men

Here's a look at all of the Tony Award-Winning Best Plays that were by women and people of color.

9 Plays For Theatre Beginners By Diverse Authors

Tired of plays by straight white men? Try these plays perfect for theater beginners by a host of diverse authors.

7 Books That Should Be Broadway Musicals (And The Musicians Who Should Adapt Them)

Singer-song writer Ingrid Michaelson is bringing The Notebook to Broadway. We've got some ideas for other books that should hit the stage.

American Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91

Neil Simon, celebrated writer of THE ODD COUPLE, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, LOST IN YONKERS, and SWEET CHARITY, passed away Sunday morning.

Cool Bookish Places: The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre in Porthcurno, UK is a unique open air theatre carved out of the side of a cliff, stunning views & great performances!

10 Plays That Were Adapted From Novels

Fans of the theater, rejoice! Great works of fiction were being adapted for the stage long before motion picture became ...