Many folks have read in the last couple of weeks that Broadway is suffering from a suburban theatergoer drought. That is true. Two things are important to note related to that. First, this impacts more than simply pure overall attendance numbers. Second, this isn’t totally unique to New York.
Cara Joy David explores the concerning trend that suburban audiences are less willing to travel into the city center to see shows due to a perceived increase in crime in the city, leaving audiences feeling less safe getting in and out of shows. In the UK, funding cuts force theatres to innovate in ways to stave off closure and grow their audience.
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is presenting the world premiere of the play Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, based on the acclaimed children’s book by Christine Baldacchino with illustrations by
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Adapted from a 2014 picture book by Christine Baldacchino, juliany taveras’ script is a lovely look at the perils of non-conformity and what happens when one child decides the boundaries placed around them aren’t worth worrying about.