Onstage Blog

Jan 3, 2025 | onstageblog.com | Christopher Peterson

by Chris PetersonIn case you haven’t been following the news, in just over two weeks, TikTok could become a thing of the past here in the U.S. In April 2024, US Congress passed a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law, giving ByteDance nine months to find a US-approved buyer or see TikTok shut down across the US. The possibility of TikTok being shut down in the U.S. stems from ongoing and accurate concerns about data security and its ties to China through parent company ByteDance.

Jan 2, 2025 | onstageblog.com | Christopher Peterson

by Chris PetersonA couple of days ago, I saw that a community theatre group was planning on producing the musical, RENT, later this year. I’ll be completely honest when I say that the first thought in my head was “Isn’t that a bit dated now?” and thinking that there are plenty of other shows a local theatre group could perform. But then I stopped and really thought about the world we’re living in now that New Year’s has passed.

Dec 31, 2024 | onstageblog.com | Christopher Peterson

by Chris PetersonCommunity theatre has long been a vital and cherished part of the cultural landscape, offering opportunities for local artists to share their voices and for communities to forge deeper connections through the power of storytelling. As we look ahead to 2025, I have hope for the future of community theatre.

Dec 28, 2024 | onstageblog.com | Christopher Peterson

by Chris PetersonI recently saw a social media comment thread that began when someone had seen a familiar Broadway actor working a day job at a nearby restaurant. While many of the comments suggested how cool it was to see that performer outside of the theatre, there were many others that expressed shame or pity that a Broadway veteran was working a job like that.

Dec 27, 2024 | onstageblog.com | Christopher Peterson

by Chris PetersonI want to start this column off by making it clear that the following has very little to do with theatre. But I’d like to think that this blog is a space where the arts intersect with everyday life. While its core lies in celebrating the magic of the stage, we often delve into topics that resonate beyond the curtain, including love and loss. So you’ll have to bear with me as I pay tribute to the “goodest” girl, Maeby. We met her on a warm day in the summer of 2010.