Editorial Code

Version 3 | November 2025

At Sounds and Stage, transparency and integrity are central to our editorial approach. We are committed to maintaining openness and honesty with our community by adhering to the following principles:

Press and Ticket Disclosure

When reviewing a production, if press or complimentary tickets have been provided, all related communications will include the disclosure {{AD, Press}}. Reviews based on tickets personally purchased by the reviewer will also include information on where those tickets were obtained.

Review Standards

All reviews published on Sounds and Stage represent the independent opinions of our reviewers. We uphold strict editorial guidelines to ensure fairness, accuracy, and consistency.

Our review calendar and coverage cannot be purchased or influenced under any circumstances. All reviews are produced independently and are never for sale.

News and Updates

Theatre news articles are typically sourced from official press releases and formatted by our editorial team. If any inaccuracies or concerns arise, please contact [email protected] so that we can review, update, or remove the content as appropriate.

Stagey Klub & Exclusive Content

Content designated as exclusive to Stagey Klub members meets the same editorial standards as all other published content. Membership does not influence editorial decisions or review outcomes.

Awards

The Sounds & Stage Awards are based on public nominations and voting. No show may purchase a nomination or award. Voting is monitored to prevent manipulation.