Thinking back on last weekend's @theatrecritics.bsky.social conference and feeling grateful for the opportunity to learn from so many folks whose work I admire, including @feldmanadam.bsky.social. It's always a treat to nerd out with critics from across the country.

I always struggle with Forum, which hits me as a Shevelove-Gelbart play that just happens to include a light Sondheim score. And when a production does pop up, it typically seems out of obligation. But Signature's loving production feels like an earnest attempt to bring new life to an aged property.

So much to love about RAGTIME at Encores, but having the opportunity to hear that score again (and especially Lynn Ahrens' lyrics) was just... ugh. Have not been able to get the 🎶Hallelujah, praise the maker... of the Model T🎶 from "Henry Ford" out of my head. A genius lyric about worship of wealth.

Swung by the Jerry Herman estate auction preview at Doyle NYC this weekend. It's so clear how much this man treasured his shows and how deeply the world loved/loves them too. Also, why don't we have poster art like this anymore?

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