All stories by American Theatre Editors on BroadwayStars

Monday, July 17, 2023

Michael Maso: 40 Years on the Periphery of Genius by American Theatre Editors

The Huntington's longtime managing director reflects on 4 decades, and 4 artistic directors, at Boston's largest theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:46PM

Alabama Shakes Commissions Writers to Create New Southern Canon by American Theatre Editors

The ambitious program, slated to seed 22 new plays, has announced its first 4 commissioned writers: Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Robert Schenkkan, Mansa Ra, and Lauren Gunderson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, July 14, 2023

T. Adamson Wins 2022 Mazumdar New Play Award by American Theatre Editors

The award, now accepting 2023 submissions, comes with a cash prize and a production of the winning play at the Alleyway Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:51PM

Broadway Green Alliance Names Sustainable College Theatre Award Winner by American Theatre Editors

The College Green Captain Award honors students passionate about implementing eco-friendly practices within their theatre departments.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM

Autumn Angelettie Named Roundabout Directing Fellow by American Theatre Editors

The company also announced their 2023-24 Directors Group, consisting of 10 artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:53AM

Shubert Organization Announces 2023 Internship Cohort by American Theatre Editors

The paid 6-week program offers students hands-on, project-based involvement in theatre administration and operations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:46AM
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Lortel’s Alcove Program Announces 10 Micro-Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway theatre aims to develop a body of new works, as well as provide research, translation, and readings for emerging artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:45PM

6 Short Plays by Teens Selected as ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence Winners by American Theatre Editors

As part of a series of coast-to-coast readings to be held in November, the 6 winning plays will be presented at Kennedy Center's Theater Lab.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:24PM

Theatre Without Borders Records Open to Researchers by American Theatre Editors

The records are hosted at the University of Iowa.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:54PM

Booze, Bard, Union Card: Drunk Shakespeare Troupes Get Organized by American Theatre Editors

A spark that started in Chicago has caught fire around the country, as both staff and performers for Drunk Shakespeare join Actors' Equity.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:45PM

Meropi Peponides’s Artistic Producing, at Soho Rep and Beyond by American Theatre Editors

As 1 of 3 leaders at the influential NY theatre, she spent the last 4 years helping it realize outsized ambitions, both onstage and on the balance sheet.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Sarah Siddons Society Announces New Grant Opportunity by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago organization will offer 10 emerging theatremakers grants of $500 each.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:15PM

Public Theater BIPOC Critics Lab Welcomes 12 New Journalists by American Theatre Editors

Cohort members will train under the instruction of Jose Solís and other experts in the journalism field, and will have written a commissioned piece by the end of the program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:08PM

‘Flex’: Taking the Lady Train From the Arkansas Delta to Lincoln Center by American Theatre Editors

Candrice Jones's new play about a Southern girls' basketball team has come a long way, but it hasn't been a layup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

UGBA and JaMeeka Holloway Win NYSAF Awards by American Theatre Editors

The company has also announced their inaugural Indigenous Voices of the Northeast Residency.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:24PM

Huntington Names Lineup for Playwriting Fellows Summer Workshop by American Theatre Editors

The retreat will feature readings of 3 new plays by playwrights Masha Obolensky, Melinda Lopez, and Catherine Epstein, and a community playwriting class taught by Lenelle Moïse.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:39AM
Monday, July 10, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Virginia Cares, Print Returns by American Theatre Editors

A few reader responses to recent features and news.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:23PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

July brings a myriad of stories from theatre’s past, from an actress who witnessed Lincoln's assassination to the a grounbreaking Deaf-and-hearing production on Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:10PM

NAATC Opens New Doors for Indy Theatremakers by American Theatre Editors

The first Equity house run by and for Black artists in Indianapolis, Naptown African American Theatre Collective has made ambitious plans and lined up the support to realize them.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:49PM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

TheatreWorks Artistic Director Tim Bond to Lead Oregon Shakespeare Festival by American Theatre Editors

After three years at TheatreWorks, Bond will return to OSF as of Sept. 1.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:01PM

Florida Studio Theatre Announces Public Works Sarasota Program by American Theatre Editors

The theatre will host a series of workshops with partner organizations and present their community-driven musical at local public libraries.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PM
Monday, July 3, 2023

Peter Brosius Believes That Children Are Our Future by American Theatre Editors

As he enters his last season leading Minneapolis's Children's Theatre Company, he reflects on the unique inspiration and value in making work for young people.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:10AM
Friday, June 30, 2023

High Schoolers Lauren A. Marchand, Langston Lee Win Top Jimmy Awards by American Theatre Editors

96 high school nominees from 48 regional awards programs performed in the annual showcase, where a total of 20 awards and scholarships were presented to participants.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:09PM

Rattlestick Theater Names Basil Kreimendahl Playwright in Residence by American Theatre Editors

Kreimendahl will continue his ongoing residency through a Mellon Foundation grant.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:49PM

Amalia Oliva Rojas, Danielle Stagger Receive Hansberry Lilly Playwright Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

Part of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative to support women and nonbinary playwrights of color, the award comes with a $25,000 living-expenses stipend for each year of the fellows' graduate s…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:36PM

Indiana Rep’s Janet Allen, Benjamin Hanna: Staying Power by American Theatre Editors

As IRT's longest-serving artistic director, Allen has led the company with an eye on the future, and now it's Hanna's turn to serve Indiana's unique Midwestern audience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:19AM
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Alex Edelman, a Good Boy With Boundaries by American Theatre Editors

In his Broadway show about Jewishness, antisemitism, and whiteness, 'Just for Us,' the comic makes audiences ponder who the 'us' is.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Playwrights’ Center, Venturous Theater Fund Name Playwright Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The three fellows will partner with producing theatres across the country.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:50PM

Sheldon Harnick: A Blessing on His Head, Mazel Tov by American Theatre Editors

He was a lyricist's lyricist, sure, but his words spoke to everyone, and his life was as full of joy and surprise as his songs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:25PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum 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