by Ben Schrager. Instagram: @ben.schrager. Bluesky: @ benschrager.bsky.social THEBES, GR - Readers of my column that I etch into literal columns on The Parthenon often accuse me of focusing too much on our leaders. They say I don’t care enough about the day-to-day issues affecting your everyday Theban goat herders, slave drivers, and erotic pottery artisans. Why focus on our king and queen, when there are much greater things plaguing our city? Most notably: The Plague.  But I

by Brady Thomas. @cbradyt. NEW YORK, NY. —  As more and more moviegoers get to experience the magic of Wicked: For Good , one thing seems to be exceptionally clear: Jonathan Bailey and Cynthia Erivo’s rendition of “As Long As Your Mine” will surely give millions of women false hope regarding their gay friends. “I’m so glad that we were able to watch the movie early,” exclaimed Robyn Ewing, who saw the movie with gay bestie Ross Preston. “My god, the chemistry between Jonathan

by Jennifer Haining. Munchkinland, Oz —  Well great Oz! These insanulous and terrifideous animal uprisings have put a real damper on things in the Emerald City! Let’s take a little vacay over to OzMania’s “Top Three,” where today we’re analyzing some of the finest cakes this side of the Yellow Brick Road. And ladies, we do not mean confectionariums. 3. Fiyero Tigalaar: Winkieland’s hottest princeling dances into every room with a juicy little roundabout that just won’t quit!

by Ben Schrager. Instagram: @ben.schrager. Bluesky: @ benschrager.bsky.social   A COUNTRY ROAD, NY. –  Looking to see one of New York’s hottest tickets on a budget? Well, you’re in luck! The current Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot  has announced $25 rush tickets for the remainder of the run. Unfortunately, they’re not available this evening, but surely tomorrow. “We’re thrilled to be making Broadway a little more accessible,” said lead producer Jill Pozzniac, while tigh

by Brady Thomas. @cbradyt. NEW YORK, NY. —  It looks like stan culture has broken free from the internet and made it all the way to Lincoln Center! According to theatregoer McKenna Jones, audience members expecting a refuge from online discourse are in for a rude awakening when they open their Ragtime programs to see Caissie Levy referred to as “Mother.” “I mean, that’s a pretty bold statement for them to make right out of the gate,” claimed Jones, high school freshman and av

by Brady Thomas. @cbradyt. NEW YORK, NY. —  “Another hundred people just got off of the train,” sang local musician Marta Myers in her daily ode to the hustle and bustle of New York City, blissfully unaware of the fact that these are amateur numbers compared to any number of countries that have functional high-speed rail systems. “It’s inspiring to see the flowing life blood of the subway system,” claimed Myers, who’s never experienced the thrill of efficiently running trains

by Katherine Pereira. WESTON, MA — No one exemplifies the adage that "there are no small roles, only small actors" more than veteran of the East Weston Community Theatre stage, 22-year-old tenor Connor Fitzpatrick.  “It is important when creating the world of the show for everyone on stage to feel like a real person,” said Fitzpatrick, explaining the preparation for his upcoming ensemble track in Les Miserables , hocking up phlegm in the most cartoonish French accent ever hea

by Matt Keeley. @reallymattkeeley. CHICAGO - In his latest bout of technical hiccups and audition frustrations, confounded local actor Craig Marvin reported that his recent self tape’s view count appeared in the negatives. “I know that it’s best to try and put a submission out of mind once it’s out in the world, but it’d be reassuring enough to know they watched it,” vented Marvin, whose video "Submission: Porch Park Players Generals - Craig Marvin - Non-Union - Local Hire -

by Leah Windahl. @leah_windahl. NEW YORK, NY – At home, actor James Camarillo may have just been a guy with no printer ink. But in a holding room this past Tuesday he was a trailblazer, armed with little more than a water bottle, a dream, and a black and white headshot.   “I see you’re looking at my headshot” said the actor, unsolicited (we were, of course, not even kind of looking at his headshot). “Well, I’ll have you know that black and white headshots are so back! I might

by Sarah Lasko. @saraheleora. Look, I know the current sociopolitical climate has gotten pretty bad, and it takes work from everyone to make a difference. But I’m very busy with my art, which is an act of resistance in itself, so I don’t think it’s fair of you to ask me to do other stuff too.  Right now, my time is most nobly spent pursuing my artistic endeavors, because, in the end, what is society without art and artists? Literally dead. So for me to continue single-mindedl