Have you ever wondered what it was like in the early 1990s? How it felt to stroll down busy streets, hand intertwined with someone else’s, approaching a classic theater as the colorful glow of a marquee lights the way? In Chapel Hill, that fantasy is still a reality. Varsity Theatre, tucked between a lounge and …
Ultimately, the rules of performance and live entertainment are being rewritten. As popular culture becomes more knitted into the new media ecosystem, seemingly timeless genres like Broadway must adapt accordingly before they become obsolete. The priority should be engaging younger theatergoers while giving actors of all backgrounds — including celebrities — the freedom to experiment within a form that demands elevated artistry and offering digital natives a meaningful, in-person creative community.