Ashley Steves is a full-time freelance writer and editor based in New York specializing in arts and entertainment, politics and social issues. In addition to her position at BroadwayWorld as a Cabaret Writer, she is currently a staff writer at Theatre Is Easy, reviewing off-Broadway and off-off Broadway shows, and a recurring writer for New York Observer and Village Voice. A musician of 15 years, her work is driven by a love and passion for the arts and for arts education. She’s been obsessed with theatre since seeing PBS’s American Playhouse recording of Into the Woods in her sixth grade general music course. Her favorite musical is and will likely always be The Producers. You can find her on Twitter @NoThisIsAshley.
2016 is one of Broadway's most diverse seasons, so much so it spawned a Twitter trending hashtag #TonysSoDiverse following the nominations for this past weekend's awards ceremony.