#1 Washington Post new theatre critic Posted: 1/25/24 at 4:25pm Told Post is not replacing Peter will a full-time critic. But rather using freelancers to cover major productions in DC and occasional shows in NYC.Times are changing.........
#2 Washington Post new theatre critic Posted: 1/25/24 at 4:29pm This was announced along with Peter Marks' departure. He took a buy out as they were reducing their staff.
#3 Washington Post new theatre critic Posted: 1/25/24 at 10:30pm So sad, but newspapers are dying because they haven't found a way to monetize news. I think the notion of a "professional" -- meaning full time job -- theater critic is over. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/media-in-decline-advertising-layoffs-labor-unrest-1235806888/