The Cultural Review

Theater

4 articles

A diverse and younger audience arriving at a grand theater, reflecting increased inclusivity and cultural shifts in live performance attendance.
Culture

How Theater Reflects Society and Cultural Change

In the 2022-2023 season, 29% of Broadway attendees identified as BIPOC, marking the highest percentage to date and signaling a profound shift in who experiences live theater.

Eleanor Voss·June 30, 2026
Performers in exaggerated costumes on a vibrant, dramatically lit stage for the musical 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.'
Books

Heated Rivalry Musical Extends Run Through September 7

"Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody," a show whose co-creator describes its approach to other gay artists as "tearing to shreds" and an "ancestral healing practice," has already extended

Claire Donovan·June 5, 2026
A woman in a modern living room is haunted by the ghostly image of a Shakespearean character, symbolizing her internal struggle with doubt and uncertainty.
Culture

Othello Play Explores Fear Driving Modern Doubt and Uncertainty

Maggie's husband, Marv, was hailed as a hero after his death in a community college shooting.

Eleanor Voss·May 21, 2026
A singer portraying Vanessa stares intensely under a spotlight, symbolizing the opera's rediscovery and emotional depth.
Culture

Rediscovery ignites redemption of Samuel Barber's opera 'Vanessa'

Heartbeat Opera's current production of Samuel Barber's 'Vanessa' has become the fastest-selling show in the company's 12-year history, according to The New Yorker .

Eleanor Voss·May 20, 2026