As a black and gay European viewer I can say that story and talent is all. HTGAWM is popular because the stories are interesting and well-paced, but mostly because Viola Davis is an acting God who demands attention. Empire is glossy, but that entire show is worth watching for - and carried by - Ms Henson alone. The…

I just wanted to throw in, if it hasn’t been mentioned already, that the theatre crowd and HP crowd are very different groups; the casting has as much to do with pleasing the theatre crowd (with a strong director and cast), which will leave a legacy that lasts longer than a headline. ND is not chopped liver - she’s a…