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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

La MaMa Umbria Announces 2025 Symposium by American Theatre Editors

This year's artists include Milo Rau, Simon McBurney, Dan Hurlin, Liesl Tommy, Stefanie Batten Bland, and Wesley Ruzibiza.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:02PM

Lenelle Moïse’s ‘K-I-S-S-I-N-G’: What Draws Us Together by American Theatre Editors

An interview with the playwright about museums, Black creativity, and asexual longing.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM

Ionesco’s ‘Rhinoceros’ to Be Staged as Nationwide Immersive Spectacle by American Theatre Editors

Play will aim to create a visceral experience of mass psychosis, groupthink, and terror.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:00AM
Monday, March 31, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025

Artistic Director Jonathan Berry Steps Down From Penobscot Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Starting his tenure in 2022, he was instrumental in rebuilding audiences and expanding programming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM

SpeakEasy Stage Appoints Dawn M. Simmons as Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

She succeeds founding artistic director Paul Daigneault, who led the company for over 3 decades.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Letters to the Editor: The Business End by American Theatre Editors

Readers respond to a recent article advocating that theatre schools teach their students more about the trade they'll be entering.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:43PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Rosalba Rolón and Adam Ashraf Elsayigh to Deliver World Theatre Day 2025 U.S. Messages by American Theatre Editors

The 2 U.S. theatremakers join the previously announced Theodoros Terzopoulos, who delivers the International World Theatre Day message.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:48PM

Blue Ink Award, Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship, New Harmony Project, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM

Memory Care in Noga Flaishon’s ‘Memoriam’ by American Theatre Editors

In this world premiere at Houston's Main Street Theater, people can rent and fully experience the memories of others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

How the 2 Sides of Lisa D’Amour Are Fused in ‘Frozen Section’ by American Theatre Editors

Her new play at the Catastrophic Theatre draws on both the experimental sensibility of PearlDamour and on the unsettled naturalism of 'Detroit.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:13PM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Mydera Taliah Robinson Named Theatre Horizon Exec Director by American Theatre Editors

Prior to the role, she served the theatre for 6 years as education coordinator and director of community investment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Feud for Thought: How I Made a Play Out of a Family Drama by American Theatre Editors

A leading documentary theatre creator recounts her beginnings in the practice, which began close to home—literally.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:53PM

The Road to Athol: An Illustrated Tour by American Theatre Editors

One of Athol Fugard's most dedicated photographers started out as an awestruck fan. This is his tribute to the late dramatist, in words and photos.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:58PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Out of the Frying Pan: Theatre Facts 2023 by American Theatre Editors

As the industry is still recovering from pandemic closures, new data shows we’re not out of the woods yet.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:56PM

Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes to Leave Woolly Mammoth by American Theatre Editors

She will go on to serve as artistic director of LCT3 and producer at Lincoln Center Theater this fall.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:32AM

Athol Fugard Was My Hero by American Theatre Editors

Ferocious in his devotion to theatre and social justice, but unfailingly kind and gracious to others, he stood as a moral compass—and not just for apartheid-era South Africa.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:38AM

Alliance Managing Director Mike Schleifer to Leave for Lincoln Center Theater by American Theatre Editors

After 11 years at the Atlanta theatre, he'll take on the same role at the Tony-eligible NYC company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:01AM

Shonali Burke Appointed Managing Director of People’s Light by American Theatre Editors

After a national search, she joins the company as they head into their 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

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