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  • Newsies: Flop to Hit

    Newsies: Flop to Hit

    Behind the Scenes by John Miller – March 2025 Sometimes it’s all about timing. In 2002, the movie musical Chicago was released, winning six Academy Awards including Best Picture. The success of Chicago paved the way for a new generation of successful live-action musicals, most recently the critically acclaimed and popular movie Wicked. However there exists a vast wasteland between

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  • AACT NewPlayFest

    AACT NewPlayFest

    Scripts may be submitted May 1-June 30, 2026

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  • MACT Leadership

    MACT Leadership

    MACT is looking for individuals to serve in leadership positions.

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  • It’s Coming …

    It’s Coming …

    The deadline for registering a show in Fast*Fest ’26 is June 19.

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  • Steven Spielberg and West Side Story

    Why would anyone, especially Steven Spielberg, choose to remake West Side Story?

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  • Optimize your Show Site

    Optimize your Show Site

    How to Optimize Your Show Site for 2026 By On The Stage Team Your show site doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to remove friction where it matters most. In 2026, audiences expect ticket-buying to feel intuitive, fast, and reassuring (especially when it’s on their phones). When a show site feels confusing, slow,

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