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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Kayla Hamilton Creates Circle O, a Company for Black Disabled Artists by American Theatre Editors

The new organization's performance wing kicks off with a show at The Shed in August, with educational and consultation to follow.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56PM

Door County Beach Vibes by American Theatre Editors

'Girls on Sand,' a new musical produced by Northern Sky Theater in Wisconsin, explores the escapism of summer, and the importance of friends to share it with.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM

Ambition, Onstage and Off: The Old Globe’s Epic Stab at ‘Henry 6’ by American Theatre Editors

Director Barry Edelstein may have squeezed 3 Shakespeare history plays into 2 parts for this program, but nothing about this canon-completing repertory extravaganza is small-scale.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Klaus Peter Schuller Named Virginia Rep Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Meanwhile, artistic director of programming Rick Hammerly has been promoted to artistic director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:01PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

A non-theatrical venture by John Wilkes Booth, a Tupac musical, the founding of a legendary Off-Broadway company, a global Latin festival, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:18PM

Future Forward at PAC NYC and Aviva Studios by American Theatre Editors

2 new spaces, 1 in New York City and the other in Manchester, show the advantages of radical flexibility.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:06PM

The Subtext: Inda Craig-Galván’s Search for Self-Expression by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian talks to the busy playwright and TV writer about sketch comedy, grad school, and the audition that changed her path.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:27AM
Monday, July 8, 2024

SWANA Theatre Deserves Better Futures by American Theatre Editors

As the conversation around authentic representation continues to evolve, we need to implement identity-conscious practices in telling our stories too.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:16PM
Sunday, July 7, 2024

Featured Contributors, Spring 2024 by American Theatre Editors

A data-driven look at subscriptions, and the glass-half-full look at some theatres that are beating the odds in a time of crisis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:03PM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Philip Arnoult: Breaking Bread and Crossing Borders by American Theatre Editors

For decades as the leader of the Center for International Theatre Development, this tireless impresario brought theatre artists together and delighted in the sparks that flew.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:57PM

Casey York Named Playwrights Horizons Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatre has simultaneously laid off multiple staff members and announced other cost-saving measures.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:30PM

Nike Doukas Named Antaeus Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Doukas will take over from longtime artistic director Bill Brochtrup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:30AM

Theatrical Mustang: Bobby Bennett, Cabaret King by American Theatre Editors

Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate performer about his love of movie musicals, his creative instincts, and how he honed the art of cabaret.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Ernie Nolan Named Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Nolan succeeds Cynthia Levin, who will retire after 45 years at the Kansas City theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:43PM
Friday, June 28, 2024

The Big Orange Door of Opportunity by American Theatre Editors

How an L.A. arts education center empowers young people to imagine new possibilities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Gwen Watkins Named Stages Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The native Houstonian joins newly-appointed artistic director Derek Charles Livingston.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:52AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Offscript: Pride Month Party by American Theatre Editors

On this special episode, Kelundra and Gabriela talk to some of their favorite drag performers and check in with critic Naveen Kumar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:25PM

The Gift of Living in Whitney White’s Queendom by American Theatre Editors

An intrepid, in-demand force in the American theatre, this writer-director is finding more to say through Shakespeare’s only recurring female character, Queen Margaret.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:29PM

Naveen Kumar Is Looking Forward to D.C. by American Theatre Editors

The Washington Post's next theatre critic is excited to dive into a scene that's new to him and to continue covering an industry in flux.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:45PM

121 Project, Van Lier New Voices Fellows, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:03PM

Throwing Toys, Facing the Music: My Cathartic 2-Show Day  by American Theatre Editors

How to deal with rejection and gain perspective on this crazy business? Maybe spend a day watching Broadway musicals you worked on but ultimately weren't cast in.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:45AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

From Chicago: Future Questions From the TCG Conference by American Theatre Editors

This month we start our look back at our recent gathering in the Windy City and hear from artists Anna Rogelio Joaquin and Aileen Wen McGroddy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:01PM
Monday, June 24, 2024

Emily Van Fleet Named Creede Rep Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

A longtime member of the theatre's acting company, she succeeds interim leader Kate Berry, who stepped in when John DiAntonio left last fall.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:58PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

TCG Announces Co-Leadership Structure and Turnover in Advocacy Dept. by American Theatre Editors

Longtime director of advocacy Laurie Baskin will retire this month, with Erica Lauren Ortiz stepping in as interim advocacy leader, while TCG kicks off a search for 3 top leaders.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:40AM
Monday, June 17, 2024

On the Ground: Chicago Neighborhoods at a Glance by American Theatre Editors

As we near TCG's 2024 national conference in Chicago, local critic and journalist Emily McClanathan offers an overview of the diverse offerings of Chicago's many neighborhoods.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:24PM

On the Ground: Meeting Chicago Theatre by American Theatre Editors

New to Chicago, theatre journalist Mike Davis offers his early learnings to visitors to the great theatre town.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:24PM

On the Ground: On Stage in Chicago by American Theatre Editors

As the TCG conference comes to town, artists with work onstage tell us about themselves, their shows, and their city.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:23PM
Friday, June 14, 2024

People to Watch: Whitney White and Kecia Lewis by American Theatre Editors

A busy director with a new play about Queen Margaret at Hudson Valley Shakes, and a Broadway veteran cooking in 'Hell's Kitchen.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Brandon J. Dirden Caps the Wilson Cycle With a ‘Gem’ by American Theatre Editors

As either actor or director, often at N.J.'s Two River Theater, he's tackled all 10 plays in August Wilson's canon, but he's not resting on his laurels.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Orlando Award, McKnight Residency, McNally Award, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:10AM

Who It’s All For by American Theatre Editors

With our Spring issue, we've turned our focus away from the stage to the house to consider the audience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:30AM

All that Chat

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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