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Monday, May 12, 2025

Summer Stock: A Vibe Check by American Theatre Editors

How is this long-standing American theatre tradition faring in an age of social media, raised expectations, and post-Covid recovery?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 8, 2025

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

A begrudging Pulitzer, a court case turned theatre (twice over), an award-winning life story, and a world premiere.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

St. Louis’s Muny to Receive Regional Tony by American Theatre Editors

The St. Louis musical theatre mainstay, now in its 107th season, will receive the special award on June 8.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM

‘Utopian Hotline’ Calling: Do You Have an Answer? by American Theatre Editors

Theater Mitu's investigation into a better world proves an unexpectedly perfect fit beneath a Boston planetarium's dome.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:03AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Subtext: Rachel Bublitz Is Writing for Her Younger Self by American Theatre Editors

The writer of 'Funny, Like an Abortion' and 'The Night Witches' talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she'd been able to play in school.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:37PM

Conflict and Community in ‘Someone Will Remember Us’ by American Theatre Editors

In a devised docu-theatre play earlier this year, Trinity Rep revisited a disastrous war—and a previous show—from all sides of the front line.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AM
Monday, May 5, 2025

NEA Abruptly Pulls Arts Grants on a Massive Scale by American Theatre Editors

Arts organizations, including dozens of theatre companies, had NEA grants withdrawn or terminated late last week, and leadership resignations at the endowment bode ill.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:26PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Pulitzer for Drama for ‘Purpose’ by American Theatre Editors

The finalists were 'Oh, Mary!' by Cole Escola and 'The Ally' by Itamar Moses.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

A New Way to Build ‘Frankenstein’ by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago-based nonprofit A.B.L.E.’s recent show piloted a new production process, aiming to expand the work of changing public perceptions of artists with disabilities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:51AM
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Native Theater Project Awards Writers on MMIR Awareness Day by American Theatre Editors

In conjunction with the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Indigenous playwrights received cash awards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:37PM
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tony Honors, Rhinebeck Residencies, LADCC Awards, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AM
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

TFANA Names Arin Arbus Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The company’s former associate artistic director will step up when founding artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz departs in August.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

A New Wind Sweeping Down the Plain in ‘O.K.!’ by American Theatre Editors

In Christin Eve Cato's play at Intar Theatre, a pregnant actor finds herself in a state where she cain't say no.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00PM

Life and (Near) Death in Broadway’s ‘Swept Away’ by American Theatre Editors

The star of this season’s shipwrecked Avett Brothers musical reflects on the show's brief, brilliant voyage—and how its dark depths rescued his first love.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:18PM
Monday, April 28, 2025

Just Sow Story: ‘The Vermont Farm Project’ by American Theatre Editors

Behind the scenes of a new interview-seeded 'farm-to-stage' musical at Northern Stage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:44PM

TCG’s New Survey of Nonprofit Governing Boards Is First in 10 Years by American Theatre Editors

'In Whom We Trust VI: Governing Boards Survey 2024' shows an increase in board diversity, among other changes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:42PM
Friday, April 25, 2025

Tina CoyneSmith Joins PlayMakers as Director of External Relations by American Theatre Editors

An alumna of UNC's graduate program who has worked in development for the university, CoyneSmith takes on a new leadership position at the Chapel Hill theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:05PM
Thursday, April 24, 2025

In ‘Soft Target,’ It’s the Toys’ Story by American Theatre Editors

Emily Kaczmarek's new play, premiering at Detroit Public Theatre, explores gun violence through the eyes of a young girl and her toys.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:39PM

Making Arrangements (and Orchestrations) on Broadway by American Theatre Editors

Orchestrator Doug Besterman (‘Death Becomes Her,’ ‘Boop!,’ ‘Smash’) and music director/arranger Marco Paguia (‘Buena Vista Social Club’) compare notes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

A Jewish Testament: The Story of Ben Hecht’s ‘Warsaw Ghetto’ by American Theatre Editors

In 1943, when the horrors of the Holocaust were still not widely known, the famed screenwriter joined other big names for a pageant that toured the U.S. to raise awareness—and to celebrate…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM

New Philly Death and Arts Festival to Reimagine the Art of Dying by American Theatre Editors

The inaugural festival explores mortality through art, performance, and collective care at Pennsylvania’s Laurel Hill Cemetery.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:45PM
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

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