"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women just want to talk about it. That's the idea on social media, anyway, where theater influencers like Amber Ardolino and Jonathan Lewis spill the (Throat Coat) tea on backstage politics to hundreds of thousands. The Outsiders actress Emma Pittman takes her YouTube audience backstage every week, while a Broadway finance pro called "Bryan the Business Analyst" predicts which shows will close via TikTok."
""Theater is such a formative part of so many people's childhoods and adolescents," says Leigh Poulos, a Tisch-trained actress and teaching artist at Lincoln Center, the birthplace of Broadway shows like Parade (and memes like Jody in Center Stage doing all those fouettés). "There's just such an excitement, often a competitive one, with theater. It's a lot like high school sports.""
"Meanwhile, Broadway's experiencing record-setting grosses and attendance, and long-running juggernauts like Wicked continue to prove that musicals are billion-dollar endeavors with serious spinoff potential. (Even Starbucks had a Wicked cup last Christmas.) And despite the "drama geek" trope on shows like Glee and movies like Theater Camp, the pros are actually cool. Internet girlfriends Cynthia Erivo and Reneé Rapp both began their careers on Broadway;"
Theater influencers on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit expose backstage politics, casting drama, and financial speculation to large online audiences. Theater often forms vivid childhood and adolescent memories that create competitive admiration for professional performers. Broadway is experiencing record grosses and attendance, with long-running shows like Wicked generating substantial spinoff potential and mainstream visibility. Many contemporary screen actors began their careers on Broadway, and established stars continue to return to the stage. Familiarity with Broadway-specific jargon and culture helps aspiring performers and engaged fans navigate the scene.
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