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Friday, May 1, 2020

Loretta Greco Still Has Magic to Do by American Theatre Editors

The outgoing artistic director made San Francisco’s Magic Theatre an artistic home for all.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07PM
Thursday, April 30, 2020

‘Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin’ to Stream Live as Benefit for U.S. Arts Orgs by American Theatre Editors

Proceeds from the musical event, streamed from Florence, Italy, will go 13 theatres and institutions Felder has called home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:05PM

Sarah Silverman’s Musical Theatre Debut Will Have to Wait by American Theatre Editors

Though her musical of 'The Bedwetter' has been postponed, the standup's stage appetite has clearly been whetted.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:27PM

Center Theatre Group to Present Regional Premiere of ‘Slave Play’ by American Theatre Editors

The play is the first to be announced for the Los Angeles company's 2020-21 season at the Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM

Jun Maeda, Longtime La MaMa Resident Designer, Dies of COVID-19 by American Theatre Editors

This unassuming experimental theatre pioneer, renowned for his sets for Serban and Brook productions, leaves behind an extraordinary body of work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45AM

Penobscot Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

Dolly Parton's '9 to 5 the Musical,' originally slated for this season, will now close out the 2020-21 lineup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Outer Critics Circle to Honor Truncated New York Season by American Theatre Editors

Up to five honorees in each category for Off-Broadway and Broadway shows will be announced on Monday, May 11.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:21PM

Main Street Theater Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Houston theatre celebrates its 45th season with 13 productions and a tour.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

Teaching Theatre Now Is a Re-Education for Us All by American Theatre Editors

The pandemic cut short the academic year for me and my high school theatre students, but we are finding ways to connect---and some silver linings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:10PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

René Buch: Tough Love in Two Languages by American Theatre Editors

A co-founder of Repertorio Español, he helped make a prominent stage for great works in Spanish and nurtured countless artists with rigor, erudition, and affection.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

‘Homebound Project’ to Stream New Works From Prominent Artists by American Theatre Editors

All proceeds from the starry outing will benefit No Kid Hungry.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:47PM

Trademark Theater Announces New Platform, 2 Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The new commissions include a new musical from Kira Obolensky and David Darrow, and a new play from Harrison David Rivers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:48PM

COCAwrites: Plays on Zoom Festival Adds Guest Tarell Alvin McCraney by American Theatre Editors

The festival of new short plays will feature a Q&A and coaching session with the award-winning writer and teacher.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:50PM

Onassis USA Launches Online Series by American Theatre Editors

The foundation has commissioned artists from around the globe to create works at home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:28AM

The Eugene O’Neill Foundation Names 2020 Tao House Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The selected theatre artists will complete residencies Eugene O’Neill's California homestead.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:23AM
Monday, April 27, 2020

If You Build It, Will They Come? by American Theatre Editors

Theatre architects look ahead to designs for a post-pandemic world.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:41PM

Shows Are Canceled, But the Galas Must Go On by American Theatre Editors

How theatre companies are adapting their tentpole fundraising events to an online environment, opening virtual doors to all in hopes of opening checkbooks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM

Working Theater Names Tamilla Woodard Co-Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway company welcomes back the director, who previously led its Five Boroughs/One City initiative.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:39PM

O’Neill Theater Center Transitions Summer Programming Online by American Theatre Editors

The O'Neill has transitioned its summer programming online, with no events taking place at its Waterford, Conn., campus.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:53AM
Friday, April 24, 2020

Former OSHA Head to Consult Actors Equity on COVID Safety by American Theatre Editors

The union, which will have a say in when and how actors and stage managers return to work, has retained David Michaels to help develop workplace safety standards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:30PM

See for Yourselves: Fusebox Festival 2020 Goes Virtual by American Theatre Editors

The annual Austin performance fest present three days of virtual offerings from around the world---and because it's online it's for the world too.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:55PM

Kitty Roberts, Tulsa Theatre Champion, 1944-2020 by American Theatre Editors

As co-founder and managing artistic director of the city's American Theatre Company, she touched countless lives over five decades.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:52PM

Registration Opens for TCG 2020 Virtual Conference by American Theatre Editors

This year's national conference, originally planned for Phoenix in June, will take place online and in two parts in May and June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:12AM
Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Subtext: Excerpts From a Lost Spring by American Theatre Editors

This month, an anthology of scenes and monologues from 15 plays whose premieres were cut short by COVID-19.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:36PM

All Together Now, But Virtually by American Theatre Editors

How do you rehearse via Zoom and other online platforms? Training programs are figuring it out, scene by scene.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:05PM

Sarah Rasmussen Named Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Christina Baldwin will serve as the Jungle Theater's interim artistic director, and Robin Gillette is the Minneapolis company's new managing director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Victory Gardens Announces 5-Show Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2020-21 season will include a world premiere from Ali Viterbi and the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's 'Heroes of the Fourth Turning.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:02PM

Atlanta’s Nonprofit Arts Orgs Stand to Lose Over $10 Million by American Theatre Editors

A survey conducted by Dad's Garage Theatre Company reveals that 19 percent of Atlanta's arts nonprofits might close permanently.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PM

4th Wall Theatre Company Announces 10th Anniversary Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will open with a remount of a production closed due to the coronavirus shutdowns.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00PM

Celebrating La Diane by American Theatre Editors

Diane Rodriguez was a force for good in our field, a great and loyal friend, and a fiercely glamorous woman.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:04PM

Remembering Joseph Adler, Passionate Titan of South Florida Theatre by American Theatre Editors

GableStage's longtime artistic director brought aesthetically daring works to Miami audiences, and both nurtured and prodded his colleagues to meet high standards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:30AM