Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:31PMTuesday, April 14, 2026
The influential director and teacher, who died on April 3 at the age of 89, is remembered by his widow and partner, and 2 of his famous students.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PMThe longtime 'Sesame Street' cast member talks about his work as a director at U.S. regional theatres, including a new show at Rose Theater in Omaha.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:22PMMonday, April 13, 2026
April highlights include 19th-century queer theatre history, the Pulitzer changing the rules, and a leading Chicago theatre company finding their home.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:20PMFriday, April 10, 2026
How 2 Russian directors and 1 American one are making Chekhov's work speak to the moment, and how a seasoned community-based theatremaker is having a ball on Broadway.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:00AMThursday, April 9, 2026
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:24PMWednesday, April 8, 2026
Edward Torres and Archana Vaidya take over as interim leaders of the embattled company as it seeks to reestablish itself in Chicago’s theatre scene.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:15PMFriday, April 3, 2026
Daniel Okrent's biography seeks the composer/lyricist's motivation and finds complication and nuance, while Barry Joseph's book asks what Sondheim's games and puzzles can tell us about him.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:30PMThis month Willem Dafoe tells us about his programming for the Venice Teatro Biennale, and critics Helen Shaw and Emily Nussbaum compare notes on their new posts.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:04AMThursday, April 2, 2026
The Atlanta-based company's landlord has chosen to not renew its lease, prompting a search for a new space.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:26PMWednesday, April 1, 2026
The renaming accompanies a renovation of the 99-seat Off-Broadway venue in the heart of the West Village.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AMThe streaming giant plans to deliver top-quality performance experiences directly to subscribers' living rooms.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:00AMFriday, March 27, 2026
These artists join Willem Dafoe, previously announced as international message author, in inviting theatremakers and audiences worldwide to celebrate World Theatre Day.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:47PMA roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AMCreated by over 50 Jewish artists and professionals, the new guide has been designed to help steer non-Jewish theatres when they produce Jewish plays.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:38AMWednesday, March 25, 2026
A colleague remembers the playwright of 'On the Verge' and 'Native Speech,' who also had a consequential TV career, for his seriousness, irony, and precision with words.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:29PMTuesday, March 24, 2026
'Riot Queens' in Portland, Oregon, and an immersive staging at San Francisco's Tenderloin Museum recall a seminal pre-Stonewall moment, and prompt fresh reflections about the ongoing search …
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:20PMMonday, March 23, 2026
The company’s new artistic director talks about leading the nation’s longest-standing theatre company dedicated to the Middle East.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PMFriday, March 20, 2026
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PMThursday, March 19, 2026
The Horowitz-Sondheim Clinic will offer affordable psychological help to writers, while grants for Steppenwolf, Playwrights’ Center, Millay Arts, and Rhinebeck will support artists' new w…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PMWednesday, March 18, 2026
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater have moved forward on a merger expected to have its first full-year season in January 2027.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:05PMTuesday, March 17, 2026
A colleague recalls the unstoppable output of the playwright who wrote 'Ravenscroft,' 'Seascape With Sharks and Dancer,' 'Cinderella Waltz,' and 'Lucia Mad,' who died on Feb. 9 at the age of…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:19AMHow Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson's historical musical went from concept album to crackling live show to audio play with a timely tale of migrant and fugitive solidarity.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AMFriday, March 13, 2026
What The Bengsons’ ‘My Joy Is Heavy’ and a new ‘Hadestown’ cast featuring Gaby Moreno have in common.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:14AMThursday, March 12, 2026
The 10-day celebration of Philly theatre will feature around 50 events, including productions, workshops, interactive events, and more.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:13AMWednesday, March 11, 2026
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:59PMBy adding new members to its Core Partner Program, the D.C.-based theatre seeks to deepen its investment in local communities.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:08AMMonday, March 9, 2026
Execs from more than 40 of the country’s largest regional theatres gathered in Wisconsin last week to share practical advice for an industry that is ‘exceptionally strained.’
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:48PM3 world premieres across three seasons will include a musical by César Alvarez, a Native epic by Madeline Easley, and a site-specific immersive folk tale.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PMThe final festival in Park City showed off some interesting film products, but my biggest takeaways were from conversations about intentionality and care in the art-making process.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:44PMThursday, March 5, 2026
A colleague and mentee recalls a tireless advocate and encourager who wasn't content to make art himself—he also felt called to nurture it in others.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:40PM 
