Celebrity Casting in Theatre
Celebrity casting may cause controversy, but it does not endanger the future of theatre, according to Lyn Gardner. She believes that audiences are intelligent and the industry is resilient.
Celebrity casting isn't going to kill theatre – give audiences more credit
Lyn Gardner emphasizes that the issues in theatre are deeper and that the industry can withstand challenges. She encourages readers to support independent theatre journalism by subscribing to The Stage.
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Author's summary: Celebrity casting won't harm theatre.