“I really thought I was bringing something new to the table, both artistically and [as a producer], ... I knew that we were one of few theaters who could do it, so we should do it — that should be part of our mission.”
“I chose this very specifically for the first play for a lot of different reasons, ... One, I love it. Two, I know it's a production that works. Three, it does make a statement about the kind of theater that I really love, which is just that it's vibrant, theatrical. The fact that there is a social message in it is secondary to the theatricality of it.”
“It was a smart move on his part. It hurts us, no question. 'Spamalot' as an anchor would have been unbelievable for us. But it really remains to be seen if Vegas becomes a destination for musicals much beyond where it is now. We're watching with a great deal of interest.”
“I accept [criticisms] at face value, knowing that given time those could shift, ... It draws an emotional reaction, so you know you're doing something people care about.”
