Thursday, February 19, 2026

Leadership Changes at Milagro, Everyman, HERE Arts Center, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Who’s Afraid of The Next Stage? by American Theatre Editors

In this month's newsletter, we look at a new pilot program at South Coast Rep and hear from educators on keys to preparing students for the professional world.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Stages of Puerto Rico by American Theatre Editors

In advance of TCG's upcoming National Conference in San Juan this summer, Rosalina Perales discusses Puerto Rico's theatre evolution.

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Grad Expectations by Daniella Ignacio

Theatre students from the class of 2024 tell us how they’re faring in a changing market.

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Degrees in the Shade? by American Theatre Editors

With some MFA theatre programs closing and others opening, an educator talks to colleagues about the state of the academy.

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Get with the Program: The Students’ Canon by Gabriela

What kinds of shows are college theatre students most eager to work on? Survey says: Big casts and edgy themes preferred.

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Education is Our Foundation by Gabriela

TCG's co-executive director, national engagement, reflects on the winter training issue and the importance of diverse early-career opportunities in theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM

What Are We Training For? by American Theatre Editors

Our annual Winter issue on theatre training explores on-the-ground realities for those seeking to grow through institutions.

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Historical Frenemies: Hurston & Hughes, Kramer & Fauci by American Theatre Editors

'Muleheaded' depicts the famous falling out of 2 Harlem Renaissance luminaries, while 'Kramer/Fauci' puts a stark spin on a tetchy dialogue from the height of the AIDS plague.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

Ken Urban Makes Music and Meaning by Gabriela

The playwright, screenwriter, and musician talks about juggling various projects, how to manage the emotional ups and downs in an unpredictable career path, and the value of teaching.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:15AM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Obies, Beacon and Black List Commissions, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A ‘Waterfall’ That Runs Deep by American Theatre Editors

Phanésia Pharel’s new play explores both the common ground and the divides between a Haitian mother and her U.S.-born daughter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:54PM

Katie Holmes’s ‘Hedda,’ Savion Glover on ‘Chez Joey,’ and Theatre Training by American Theatre Editors

On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of 'Hedda Gabler' at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of a new take on 'Pal Joey' at Arena Stage, and the writer of a ke…

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Monday, February 9, 2026

What’s Left Standing of Kennedy Center Education and TYA? by Gabriela

The Center’s roles as an incubator of new work for young audiences, and as a generous host for the American College Theater Festival, will be hard to fill.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:24PM

You’ll Never Walk Alone: The Immigrant Solidarity of ‘No llegamos aquí solos’ by Guesteditor

Yosimar Reyes's new play at Teatro Visión in San Jose explores the inter-generational defenses of Latine folks targeted by ICE raids.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:15PM
Friday, February 6, 2026

Woodie King Jr.: The Loyal Helmsman Steering Black Theatre for Decades by American Theatre Editors

A longtime colleague recalls his time working for and with the storied director and producer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:23AM

Katie Holmes on ‘Hedda,’ Savion Glover on ‘Chez Joey,’ and Theatre Training by American Theatre Editors

On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of 'Hedda Gabler' at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage, and the writer of a key story in ou…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

This edition includes milestones related to Langston Hughes, Montreal's Black Theatre Workshop, Tennessee Williams, and Lucas Hnath.

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Relational Dynamics in Theatrical Partnerships by American Theatre Editors

Play On Shakespeare's Head of Partnerships shares three ways to expand the thinking around ingrained collaborative dynamics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27PM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

This edition features artists, leaders, and educators bringing the heat in Arizona theatre.

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‘Darling’ Chooses a New Adventure by Gabriela

How a grad student's puppetry arts thesis, a Peter Pan adaptation, is dismantling patriarchy with Connecticut Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Friday, January 30, 2026

‘Teeth,’ In-Your-Face and With Extra Bite by American Theatre Editors

The maker of the original film reflects on how his gory fable about vagina dentata became a savagely witty stage musical by Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:16PM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

‘Godspeed,’ Gunslinger by Daniella Ignacio

Terence Anthony's new play is a different kind of Western, following a woman who escapes slavery to become a kind of avenging outlaw.

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Fichandler Award, Democracy Cycle, Oscar Cintas Fellows, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center Opens in L.A. by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's expanded new hub will host revivals, new works, and more intimate smaller plays and live music.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:55AM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Returning to Your Magic Tree House by Gabriela

In adapting beloved children’s and YA literature to the stage, the powerhouse national MTH On Stage and Chicago Children’s Theatre let presence and play guide their way.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:01AM

Why ‘Ten Brave Seconds’ Seems Right on Time by Guesteditor

A new musical about a gay teen’s coming-out journey premieres at Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, January 23, 2026

It’s ICE Out of Minnesota Day, and Twin Cities Theatres Are Part of It by Guesteditor

Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state's general strike against ICE's violence.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM

Theatre in a Time of Genocide: Palestinian Imagination Under Fire by American Theatre Editors

2 playwrights talk to theatremakers in the West Bank and Gaza, who are continuing their resistance to occupation with their art and their witness.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Leadership Changes at Park Ave. Armory, Merrimack, BoCo, DCTA by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:29PM

Milwaukee Rep Doubles Down on New-Work Development by American Theatre Editors

The Wisconsin theatre just announced 6 new plays, to roll out over the coming seasons, and 3 new commissions, thanks to $1 million gift for new-play development.

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Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
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Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
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Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off