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.

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.

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.

This is obviously a major burden on an organization even as large as CTG, ... But this one deserves to be on our stage.

This is everything I love about theater, from soup to nuts.

I happen to enjoy fundraising a great deal, ... I think our greatest fundraising tool is going to be the quality of the shows.

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.

It's a matter of pride. They would have a sense of control.

We're hoping the kids (who have been evacuated to Baton Rouge) realize there are people out there that care for them and are concerned about them.