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 08:00AMA begrudging Pulitzer, a court case turned theatre (twice over), an award-winning life story, and a world premiere.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AMThe St. Louis musical theatre mainstay, now in its 107th season, will receive the special award on June 8.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PMTheater Mitu's investigation into a better world proves an unexpectedly perfect fit beneath a Boston planetarium's dome.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:03AMThe 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 04:37PMIn 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SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AMArts organizations, including dozens of theatre companies, had NEA grants withdrawn or terminated late last week, and leadership resignations at the endowment bode ill.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 06:26PMThe finalists were 'Oh, Mary!' by Cole Escola and 'The Ally' by Itamar Moses.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PMThe 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 10:51AMIn conjunction with the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Indigenous playwrights received cash awards.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:37PMA roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AMThe company’s former associate artistic director will step up when founding artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz departs in August.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PMIn 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 01:00PMThe 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 12:18PMBehind the scenes of a new interview-seeded 'farm-to-stage' musical at Northern Stage.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:44PM'In Whom We Trust VI: Governing Boards Survey 2024' shows an increase in board diversity, among other changes.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:42PMAn 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 01:05PMEmily 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 12:39PMOrchestrator Doug Besterman (‘Death Becomes Her,’ ‘Boop!,’ ‘Smash’) and music director/arranger Marco Paguia (‘Buena Vista Social Club’) compare notes.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AMIn 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 03:14PMThe inaugural festival explores mortality through art, performance, and collective care at Pennsylvania’s Laurel Hill Cemetery.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:45PMShayok 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 08:00AMThe 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 08:00AMThe 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 08:00AMAn original collaborator on ‘The 25th Annual Spelling Bee’ recalls its intense creation and the generous spirits that blessed it.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:09PMThe 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 02:24PMA roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:07AMDewey succeeds former executive director Angela Gieras, and begins the role June 1.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:50AMA tuition-free program started by Theatre Producers of Colors is mentoring a new generation of theatremakers.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:39AMScéal Nua regularly gathers writers with varied relationships to a common heritage to develop their work in a culturally responsive setting.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:43AMCandle 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.
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