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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Jeanette Harrison Named New Artistic Director of Artists Rep by American Theatre Editors

Harrison will succeed Dámaso Rodríguez at the Oregon LORT theatre after serving 17 years as co-founder and artistic director of California's AlterTheater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:08PM

Long Wharf Takes the Off-Ramp to a New Future by American Theatre Editors

What does it mean for a venerable 57-year-old regional theatre to become itinerant? The answer matters beyond New Haven.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:30AM

A More Intentional Era for American Regional Theatre  by American Theatre Editors

The itinerant experiment at Long Wharf Theatre can be a model for other theatres that have lost connection with their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:22AM

Jennifer Kidwell Knows What Time It Is by American Theatre Editors

The multidisciplinary Philly artist can't be pinned down, but she is never less than fiercely present. Her next collaborative piece: Tall Order's 'Those With 2 Clocks' at the Wilma.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:20AM
Monday, September 19, 2022

Theatrical Mustang: Poetry and Perception with jaamil olawale kosoko by American Theatre Editors

This month Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate, multi-spirited Nigerian American poet and performer about their new book 'Black Body Amnesia.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:55PM

Madeleine George Receives Hermitage Major Theater Award by American Theatre Editors

The award comes with a $35,000 cash prize to support an original work, along with a residency at the Hermitage and a developmental workshop of the play in a major arts capital in the fall of…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:51PM

New Leadership Seals Penumbra’s Evolution Into Racial Healing Center by American Theatre Editors

The historic Minnesota org has added 3 new leaders: Chris Berry as arts director, Christine Smith as equity director, and Camille Cyprian as wellness director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:42AM
Saturday, September 17, 2022

How We Found the Musical That Found Us by American Theatre Editors

On the closing weekend of ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ its lead producer looks back at an unforgettable journey that opened a window into a mental health movement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:10AM
Friday, September 16, 2022

An America of Color and Complication in ‘The Great Jheri Curl Debate’ and ‘Mushroom’ by American Theatre Editors

New plays at East West Players and People's Light illuminate the collisions, and occasional solidarity, among people of color in a white-dominated culture.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:38PM
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Erika Dickerson-Despenza Crafts Ntozake Shange Social Justice Theatre Residency by American Theatre Editors

Established to recognize a woman, femme, trans, or non-binary playwright of the African diaspora, the residency will provide a salary with benefits and full support to pursue creative work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:18PM

Poetry in Motion: How Steven Hoggett Turns Movement Into Theatre, and Vice Versa by American Theatre Editors

His new dance-theatre piece with Alan Cumming, 'Burn,' is another showcase of the approach to movement language that has made all Hoggett's choreography so distinctive.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Jocelyn Bioh: ‘African Comedy’ Is Not a Contradiction in Terms by American Theatre Editors

The writer of ‘School Girls’ and ‘Goddess’ writes stories American theatres haven’t seen before but that audiences immediately recognize.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:25PM

Anna Skidis Vargas Is New Artistic Director of Mary Moody Northen Theatre    by American Theatre Editors

A director and performer with extensive previous experience at the theatre at St. Edward's University in Austin, she will take the reins from interim AD Robert Tolaro.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:58AM

Will Gov. Gavin Newsom Sign Senate Bill 1116? by American Theatre Editors

California’s latest attempt to save its smaller theatres, which have been severely strained by a new labor law and COVID impacts, has the crucial backing of Equity.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:15AM
Monday, September 12, 2022

Offscript: Molly Smith and the Next Revolution by American Theatre Editors

On this episode we talk to the outgoing (in all senses) artistic director of Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage as she enters her 25th and final season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:06PM
Friday, September 9, 2022

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

September sees the beginnings of theatre in the U.S., the openings of major theatres on opposite coasts, a starry 'Godspell' reunion, and the start of a Chicago festival of Latino theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:49PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Five Playwrights Receive 2022 Helen Merrill Awards by American Theatre Editors

Sponsored by the New York Community Trust, five playwrights will be awarded a $30,000 cash prize.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Announces Dual Leadership Team by American Theatre Editors

Casey William Gallagher and Jason King Jones will navigate the festival's future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:03PM

Bud Martin Retires as Artistic and Executive Director of Delaware Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

After four years serving as managing director, Matt Silva will succeed Martin as the theatre’s new executive and artistic director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

Criss Henderson to Step Down as Chicago Shakespeare’s Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

After 33 years working alongside founding A.D. Barbara Gaines, Henderson will step down to pursue new creative endeavors.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:33PM

ZACH Theatre Selects Jamie Herlich Mclalwain as New Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The former director of development and chief advancement officer of Seattle Repertory Theatre will guide the next phase in ZACH’s development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:04PM

John Beasley Is Ready for the Role of a Lifetime by American Theatre Editors

Broadway-bound for the first time at 79, working actor Beasley feels that his role in ‘The Notebook’ came along at just the right time.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:03PM

Gimme Some Truth, or Make ’Em Laugh? by American Theatre Editors

From goofy musicals to meaty and instructive dramas, 4 shows stand in for the disparate ambitions and uses of theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:15AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

CAA and Black Theatre Coalition Collaborate on New Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

The leading talent agency has joined with the advocacy organization to create a pipeline for aspiring Black talent reps.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:45PM

Synetic Theater Names Ben Cunis Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatre welcomes the one-time company member, who also has extensive experience in film, into a leadership role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:41PM

Directors Gathering to Hold Inaugural Convening in October by American Theatre Editors

The 3-day virtual event will give directors nationwide the chance to collaborate and discuss needs and challenges unique to their work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:53PM
Monday, August 29, 2022

Offscript: Daniel K. Isaac and the Tales We Tell by American Theatre Editors

On this episode we talk to actor/playwright Daniel K. Isaac about his epic new play 'Once Upon a (Korean) Time' and about the untold histories that inspired it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:39PM
Friday, August 26, 2022

Theatrical Mustang: Queering the Canon With Kevin Kantor and Sophia Metcalf by American Theatre Editors

On this episode, Woodzick speaks to 2 non-binary actors currently performing in repertory at Utah Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57AM
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Why Keep Doing Shakespeare? Maybe That’s the Wrong Question by American Theatre Editors

From the Public Works 'As You Like It' to upstart crow's 'King John' at Oregon Shakes to 'Mother Lear' at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Bard remains powerful currency; it's how it's spent tha…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:50PM

Write It Out! Announces 3rd Annual Workshop for HIV+ Writers by American Theatre Editors

Sponsored by Donja Love and the National Queer Theater, the program offers a free 10-week writing program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:06PM

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Names Debbie Chinn Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

The former Pipeline Project managing director will succeed interim E.D. Karena Fiorenza in the position.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

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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
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic