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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Franklin Stage Commissions New Play From Kyle Bass by American Theatre Editors

The creation of a Civil War-era piece called 'Wakeman and Toliver' is supported by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:06AM
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Harlem Stage Announces 2022 WaterWorks Cohort by American Theatre Editors

WaterWorks Emerging Artists was created to identify, cultivate, and nurture artists of color in the early phase of their careers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:48PM

Actor’s Express Launches 5-Year Commissioning Program by American Theatre Editors

Quinn Xavier Hernandez received the first commission in the newest of AE’s initiatives supporting Atlanta-based writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM

Sam Woodhouse to Retire as San Diego REP Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's co-founder will step down in September after 46 years leading the company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:28PM

Loretta Greco Named Artistic Director of Huntington Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The former leader of San Francisco's Magic Theatre and of NYC's Women's Project, she will take the helm of the Boston theatre in July, filling a vacancy left by Peter DuBois's resignation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:59PM

Offscript: Jim Nicola’s Workshop Ethic by American Theatre Editors

This week the editors talk to the artistic director of New York Theatre Workshop about his long and influential tenure there, which will end in June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:07AM
Friday, February 11, 2022

TCG Books Now Part of Drama Online by American Theatre Editors

200 titles from TCG's collection will be part of the expansive digital library.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM
Thursday, February 10, 2022

Penfold Theatre Launches Leadership Apprentice Program by American Theatre Editors

Texas State University theatre student Kylie Gutierrez has been selected as the program's first participant.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:57PM

10 Rising Black Women to Watch in Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Oregon Shakespeare Festival's artistic director offers a timely list of colleagues to keep an eye on.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56PM

McKnight Fellowships Go to Douglas R. Ewart, Olivia Levins Holden by American Theatre Editors

Administered by Pillsbury House Theatre, the honor for community-engaged, mid-career Minnesota artists comes with a $25,000 stipend.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM

Beaufield Berry Brings It All Back Home by American Theatre Editors

The Omaha-based playwright never felt alone as she wrote her new family play 'In the Upper Room,' bowing next week in Denver.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:31AM
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Joan Schirle: The Ascent of a Legend by American Theatre Editors

Friends and colleagues remember the hard-working, playful-spirited performer and teacher who was the founding artistic director of Dell'Arte International.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:24AM
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Irish Rep, Fishamble to Commission Irish Playwrights of Color by American Theatre Editors

Kwaku Fortune, Jade Jordan, Felispeaks, and CN Smith will develop new work under the mentorship of playwright Dael Orlandersmith.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:30PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

This edition covers some notable birthdays (Edna St. Vincent Millay, Sidney Poitier), as well as an auspicious premiere and a company founding.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54AM
Monday, February 7, 2022

Flint Audiences See Their Reflection in ‘Wrong River’ by American Theatre Editors

Appropriately enough, Josh Wilder's play about the water crisis is having its world premiere in the Michigan city where it happened.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:49PM

On Our Team Launches Pay Equity Tracking System by American Theatre Editors

Certification for the Pay Equity Standards tool is open for theatre companies nationwide.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:40PM

BAMtheatre Students to Compete in Theatre Fest in California by American Theatre Editors

Delegation will join participants from around the world for a weekend of performances and workshops.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:26PM

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Cohort of Broadway Fellows by American Theatre Editors

8 young theatre workers will be paid $50,000 for a year of learning by doing in various capacities on Broadway shows.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:34PM
Friday, February 4, 2022

George C. White to Be Honored With Monte Cristo Award by American Theatre Editors

For its first in-person Monte Cristo gala in 2 years, the O'Neill Theater Center will pay tribute to its founder.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:58PM

The Telsey Office Announces Miranda Casting Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The fellows include Domonique Aviles, Steven Gutierrez, and Miles Kight.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:15PM
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Jon Rua Honored With SDCF Breakout Award by American Theatre Editors

The award recognized the stage and screen choreographer for his 'rising star' moment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM

César Alvarez, Isabella Dawis to Receive 2022 Kleban Prizes by American Theatre Editors

The award for most promising lyricist and librettist in the American musical theatre includes a purse of $100,000, paid out over two years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:03PM

ZACH Theatre Managing Director Elisbeth Challener to Retire by American Theatre Editors

Her 15 years in the role spanned the building of a new space and a $25-million campaign.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:24AM

The Given Circumstances of ‘The Method’ by American Theatre Editors

In tracing the development of the predominant acting approach of the 20th century, Isaac Butler makes the case for its far-reaching influence.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM

The Lab Where the Method Was Born by American Theatre Editors

A look at the American Laboratory Theatre, where Richard Boleslavsky and Maira Ouspenskaya introduced young American actors to their version of Stanislavski's system.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:58AM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Get Past the Lobby: Theatres Rethink How We Gather by American Theatre Editors

From Arkansas to Harlem, theatres are using lobbies, rooftops, exhibition spaces, and more to expand the ways they can gather and engage their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:49AM

Stephen Burdman Wins Sidney Berger Award by American Theatre Editors

The award, given annually by the Shakespeare Theatre Association, goes to the founder and artistic director of NY Classical Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:57AM
Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Justin Townsend to Chair NYU Tisch Design Department by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-winning lighting and set designer will succeed Susan Hilferty in the role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:19PM

Jennifer Pillaga, Elaine Insinnia Win Boucher Playwriting Awards by American Theatre Editors

The award from Premiere Stages at Kean University goes to a current student and an alumna.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

Playwrights Realm Launches Native American Artist Lab by American Theatre Editors

The program will support two new projects from tribally affiliated artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:25AM
Monday, January 31, 2022

Blackburn Prize Announces 2022 Finalists by American Theatre Editors

The 10 finalists include writers from the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and the U.K.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

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
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