conservative Broadway

Why is Broadway so conservative? In regards to women. With women only getting the direction and Song TONYS in the last 20 years. If broadway is going to be better it needs to embrace diversity. I believe broadway is very conservative

Updated On: 7/12/13 at 07:29 AM

sorry it is badly written but you get it right

....and choreography, and lighting design and costume design and playwriting.

In other words, WTF are you talking about???

Jon right why is this why are there no female tony winners in those areas????

I am really just asking why now why has it taken this long for a female to win a tony why has it taken so long

I think, to support your thesis, you probably want the word "sexist" instead of "conservative."

The original post says "I believe Broadway is very conservative"
I would disagree with that statement----a "conservative" would not have adult themes, profanity, scantily clad dancers, etc in shows. I doubt any true conservative would leave a Broadway show today without complaining about the "filth" in the show. And a true conservative would even complain about the Disney shows as not being family friendly enough.

Now, if you are complaining that not enough females are nominated and winning Tony Awards that actually points to the lack of females eligible for nominations. The entire entertainment industry (and the education programs---BFA, MFA) need to do more to recruit and encourage females and minorities to become writers, directors, etc.

Taz, I love how that was almost a haiku

I agree with DramaMama. There have always typically been a lot more men who were composers, directors, etc. I think that there are more and more women breaking into these fields now, which is great.

And, I agree that your concern is more one of sexism rather than of Broadway being "conservative".

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Don't forget Dania Krupska,

Just pronouncing her name is refreshing enough.

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Women have swept the "Best Actress" categories for quite some time now.

Nice use of a Merrily quote, PJ