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Friday, April 26, 2024

Doris Duke Awards, Guggenheim Fellowships, Reiser Lab, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:08PM

TCG Conference Announces James Rhee as Plenary Speaker by American Theatre Editors

The Ashley Stewart CEO and best-selling author will speak on business models for change at the national convening in Chicago in June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PM

Voyage Theater Company ‘Say Gay Plays’ Event to Benefit Homeless LGBT Youth by American Theatre Editors

Hosted by Peppermint, the event will feature staged readings of 10 short plays that will then be made available for fundraising use across the nation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:20PM

Burning Down the Spouse by American Theatre Editors

A new book looks at the marriages of convenience—and backstage inconveniences—behind the filming of 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:38AM
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Kristin Marting Won’t Be HERE Anymore by American Theatre Editors

The founding artistic director of the influential New York City performance venue talks about the shows she's loved, the changes she's seen, and the road ahead.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:25PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Sometimes—There Are Puppets—So Quickly by American Theatre Editors

'The Felt Menagerie' at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans puts a comic spin on the playwright's tragic characters.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:47PM

Theatrical Mustang: Islands of Brilliance, Spaces of Belonging by American Theatre Editors

Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:53AM

Kate Bergstrom Named St. Louis Rep’s Next Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

An experienced director and indpendent producer, she has helmed successful shows at the Rep in recent years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:48AM

Erica Ezold Named Quintessence Theatre Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

The former People's Light managing director succeeded Grace Grillet in the position last week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:26AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Theatre Communications Group Announces THRIVE! Grants by American Theatre Editors

Thirty theatres of color will receive $10,000 grants for general operating support.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:50PM
Monday, April 22, 2024

People to Watch: Ingrid Michaelson and Mark Clayton Southers by American Theatre Editors

Get to know the composer behind Broadway's 'The Notebook,' and the playwright behind the world premiere of 'The Coffin Maker.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:22AM
Friday, April 19, 2024

Barclay Goldsmith, Nurturer and Warrior by American Theatre Editors

With his passing, we've lost a tireless advocate for the talent and potential of others, particularly those on the margins.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:25PM

Jonathan Norton Named Dallas Theater Center Interim Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The resident playwright will succeed artistic producer Sarahbeth Grossman and work alongside executive director Kevin Moriarty.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:58AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Eboni Booth on ‘Primary Trust’: Only Connect by American Theatre Editors

An interview with the playwright about fast writing, big feelings, mai tais, and Munchkins.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:48AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Millennial Approaches by American Theatre Editors

Youth discount tickets aren't just about filling houses now but about creating lifelong theatregoers and donors.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:50PM

Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago by American Theatre Editors

On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Da…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:26PM

Amber Ruffin, Happy to Live in the World of ‘The Wiz’ by American Theatre Editors

The busy writer was brought on to preserve the essence of the iconic show, while pruning dated language (and adding fresh jokes).

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:40AM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Timothy Rogers Named Charleston Stage Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Rogers succeeds former managing director Frank Mack.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:43PM

‘Tommy,’ Can You Hear Me? I’m Not Gonna Take It by American Theatre Editors

From its casting to its staging, the acclaimed new Broadway revival of the iconic rock musical misses opportunities to engage with, and subvert, harmful tropes around Deafness and disability.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:01PM

Chis Durang Was My Willy Wonka by American Theatre Editors

A sweet, sane soul who wrote hilarious, deranged, profoundly human plays, he showed us all how to dance on the funny/serious tightrope.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Henrik & Heidi & Anton & Amy by American Theatre Editors

Heidi Schreck adaptations of 'An Enemy of the People' and 'Uncle Vanya' on Broadway, Amy Herzog and Heidi Schreck

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:03AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Whiting Awards, Blue Ink Award, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

‘The Last Yiddish Speaker’: Who They’ll Come for First by American Theatre Editors

Deborah Zoe Laufer's new play, now kicking off its rolling world premiere at Philadelphia's InterAct Theatre, imagines an eerily plausible fascist future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:04PM

A Safe Room for Bold Plays by American Theatre Editors

The 3 writers in Second Stage's Judith Champion Reading Series---Sarah Mantell, D.A. Mindell, and Kaela Mei-Shin Garvin---reflect on their plays and their process.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:05AM

Pittsburgh Public, American Theatre to Partner for Criticism Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

Applications for the new program, designed to mentor early-career and aspiring critics in the region, are now open through July 15.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:33AM
Friday, April 5, 2024

Releasing the Potential Energy of ‘The Light Chasers’ by American Theatre Editors

In Know Theatre's new show, Cloud Cult's 2010 concept album becomes an interstellar family drama set somewhere between Ohio and Proxima Centauri.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:44PM

Exploring an Ensemble’s ‘Purpose’ by American Theatre Editors

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's world premiere play about a Black political dynasty is the latest in Steppenwolf's lineage of explosive work crafted around their acting ensemble.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:02PM
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Windham-Campbell Prizes, L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:35PM

Latinx Theatre Commons Celebrates 10 Years of Connection by American Theatre Editors

Participants gathered to preserve the legacy and imagine the future of Latinx Theatre at the LTC's convening in Boston last month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:04PM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

April recalls the Hyers sisters, a prolific lyricist, a federal musical revue, a busy book writer, an August Wilson premiere, and an Anna Deavere Smith classic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:20PM

Jill A. Anderson Named Managing Director of Children’s Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

Syracuse Stage's managing director, who began her theatre career in the Midwest, will take her place this summer next to CTC's new artistic director, Rick Dildine.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards