Celebrity Casting in Theatre
Lyn Gardner argues that celebrity casting is not a threat to the future of theatre.
Celebrity casting may ruffle feathers, but it’s far from endangering the future of theatre.
Audiences are smarter and the industry is more resilient, making it unlikely that celebrity casting will have a negative impact.
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Author's summary: Celebrity casting won't harm theatre.