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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

All About My Mother: The Parent Trap of ‘Rheology’ by American Theatre Editors

Shayok Misha Chowdhury's new play at the Bushwick Starr isn't just about his mother, the physicist Bulbul Chakraborty. She's also his co-star.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Monday, April 21, 2025

People to Watch: Lolita Chakrabarti by American Theatre Editors

The British playwright is all over U.S. stages this spring, with her adaptation of 'Life of Pi' on tour and a city-specific rewrite of her play 'Hymn' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2025

Theatrical Mustang: Where River Hetzel Finds Safety and Community by American Theatre Editors

The versatile actor and artist talks about their role in 'Curious Incident,' about solidarity and kindness in a time of struggle, and about why intersectional representation matters.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

How William Finn Spelled Family by American Theatre Editors

An original collaborator on ‘The 25th Annual Spelling Bee’ recalls its intense creation and the generous spirits that blessed it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:09PM

William Finn Knew What He Liked, and Made Plenty to Love by American Theatre Editors

The brilliant composer/lyricist is remembered by a Tony-winning collaborator for his unique, unpredictable taste and his fierce but unassuming craft.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PM

Guggenheim Fellows, Pell and Robeson Awards, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:07AM

Kansas City Rep Names Jeremy Dewey Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Dewey succeeds former executive director Angela Gieras, and begins the role June 1.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:50AM

Producing the Producers of Tomorrow by American Theatre Editors

A tuition-free program started by Theatre Producers of Colors is mentoring a new generation of theatremakers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:39AM
Monday, April 14, 2025

In New York City, a ‘New Story’ for Irish Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

Scéal Nua regularly gathers writers with varied relationships to a common heritage to develop their work in a culturally responsive setting.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:43AM
Friday, April 11, 2025

Your Call Is Very Important to ‘Lennox Mutual’ by American Theatre Editors

Candle House Collective's personalized immersive experience engages participants in a series of 20-minute phone calls that can go to some very odd, personal places.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:15PM

Offscript: George C. Wolfe’s Dreams and Defiance by American Theatre Editors

This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about 'Gypsy' and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:15PM
Thursday, April 10, 2025

A School Musical Foiled by L.A. Wildfires to Go Up on CTG’s Biggest Stage by American Theatre Editors

Altadena Arts and Eliot Arts Magnet School students will perform 'Shrek Jr.' at the Ahmanson next week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:33PM

Equity Report: More Contracts for People of Color, Less for Women by American Theatre Editors

Equity’s Hiring Bias and Wage Gap Report shows gradual, positive steps towards a fairer industry.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM

Hope Collides With Change in ‘Mother Russia’ by American Theatre Editors

As in 'Cambodian Rock Band' and 'The Great Leap,' Lauren Yee's new play at Seattle Rep mashes up communism and pop culture, in a mix that resonates beyond its historic setting.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:39AM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Liza Birkenmeier Receives 40th Annual Whiting Award for Drama by American Theatre Editors

Past winner James Ijames presented the award to Birkenmeier tonight.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:30PM

Baltimore Center Stage, Breaking the Binary Launch Trans History Project by American Theatre Editors

A national initiative led by theatremaker Bo Frazier will develop new works about the often overlooked history of gender nonconformity.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:40PM

Ron Sossi’s Personal and Theatrical Odyssey by American Theatre Editors

Guided by a vision that was as much philosophical as theatrical, he built—and tenaciously defended—an influential theatre that ran against the grain in an industry town.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:40AM
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Revolt of Arthur Miller’s Women by American Theatre Editors

'John Proctor is the Villain,' now on Broadway, is just one in a spate of recent plays that offer feminist correctives to 'The Crucible' and 'Death of a Salesman.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:05PM

NNPN Launches New Play Exchange Actor Subscriptions by American Theatre Editors

The subscriptions will give actors access to tailor their search for specific plays and monologues.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:57AM
Monday, April 7, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company Names Ryan French Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

French assumes the position after serving as CTC’s current deputy managing director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:09PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

2 auspicious births (Al Pacino, Bill Irwin), a Shepard premiere, a 'Hedwig' closing, and a Covid anniversary.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:43AM
Friday, April 4, 2025

ACLU-Led Lawsuit for NEA Funding Relief Denied by American Theatre Editors

The court refused to block the NEA from reimposing a restriction on funding for projects deemed to promote 'gender ideology,' even as they maintained that the rule likely violates the First …

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:58AM

People to Watch: Keiko Green by American Theatre Editors

The busy playwright, with three world premieres kicking off 2025, discusses juggling multiple projects and the privilege of being a working artist.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, April 3, 2025

The Subtext: Chloé Hung and the Magic of Writing by American Theatre Editors

The writer of 'Issei, He Say' talks about making plays from her family's life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:41PM

Oregon Children’s Theatre to Pause Programming and Restructure by American Theatre Editors

While the organization plans to halt productions and programs starting this fall, a major fundraising campaign is underway to support strategic restructuring.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:55PM

The Arts and the Battle for the Soul of Civilization by American Theatre Editors

Now is the time for artists and institutions to step up in defense of the most fragile and vulnerable among us—including our arts organizations themselves.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:42PM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Non-Equity Jeffs, Shonda Rhimes Commission, BIPOC Elders, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:19PM

Willem Dafoe Adds Festival Programmer to His Résumé by American Theatre Editors

The busy actor has stocked an International Theatre Festival at the Venice Biennale with heavy hitters—including the one that formed him, the Wooster Group.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:32AM
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Toward a Theatre of Care by American Theatre Editors

A caregiver interview project in D.C. and a ritual-creating program for formerly incarcerated folks in New Jersey.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:30PM

PlayPenn Announces Reimagined and Expanded New Play Conference by American Theatre Editors

This summer's 2025 iteration will bring new plays into communities through collaborations with Philadelphia theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:20PM

Indie D.C. Theatre Artists Regroup After Capital Fringe Shuttering by American Theatre Editors

The new festival, created by Pinky Swear Productions, Theatre Prometheus and Nu Sass Productions, aims to promote the power of independent stage voices in the face of political repression.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:13PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre