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Monday, March 11, 2019

Rising From the Ruins: A Theatre Persists in Gaza by American Theatre Editors

Even after their building was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes, the actors and artists of ASHTAR Theatre keep the show going.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2019

Writers Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago theatre will program a Manual Cinema play about death and a new adaptation of 'A Doll's House.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:55PM

Women in the Arts & Media Coalition Announces Collaboration Awards by American Theatre Editors

The biennial awards recognize female-led collaborations in theatre and film.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:39PM

Syracuse Stage Will Present World Premiere Directed by Taye Diggs by American Theatre Editors

He will direct "Thoughts of a Colored Man" by Keenan Scott for the theatre's 2019-20 season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:31PM

Northlight Theatre to Feature Lauren Gunderson World Premiere by American Theatre Editors

The Illinois theatre will produce Gunderson's Jane Austen-inspired play, plus a new psychological thriller by Steven Dietz.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:54PM

Steppenwolf Breaks Ground on New Home by American Theatre Editors

The new Chicago building will contain an in-the-round performance space and will be next door to the theatre's current home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:52PM

Nevertheless She Persisted (And She Sings) by American Theatre Editors

Chelsea Clinton’s characters leap from page to stage in the world premiere of 'She Persisted, the Musical' at the Bay Area Children’s Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:12PM

Daveed Diggs: Freedom Is an Illusion by American Theatre Editors

The 'Hamilton' star is back onstage for a Suzan-Lori Parks play and reflects on what he learned from acting in the Bay Area.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:45PM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Kara Lee Corthron Wins 2019 Otis Guernsey Award by American Theatre Editors

The William Inge Theatre Festival will recognize Corthron and her work this spring.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:07PM

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes three premieres and work by seven female playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PM

Theatrical Outfit Artistic Director to Retire in 2020 by American Theatre Editors

Tom Key will retire from the Atlanta theatre that he's led since 1995.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PM

Masterson Sets First Season After Return to City Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature 'Cambodian Rock Band' and the world premiere of 'F*ck7thGrade,' with music by Jill Sobule.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:58PM

Arizona Theatre Company Names Sean Daniels Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

After a career in Louisville, Rochester, and Massachusetts, the Arizona native will return to to lead the company that set him on his path.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:26PM

Token Theatre Friends: Betsy Wolfe is Not Interested in Playing a Victim by American Theatre Editors

The prolific Broadway performer talks about singing pop music versus singing show tunes, plus the Friends review the new Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:51PM

March 2019 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From a virtual reality world to a funeral parlor, from Pittsburgh’s Hill District to the classroom, check out what is onstage near you.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:22PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From an arts activist in Pennsylvania to a dialect designer in Arizona, from a performer in New Orleans to a props master in New York City, here are some theatre workers to have on your rada…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:13PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Trinity Rep to Launch 2019-20 Season With World Premiere by American Theatre Editors

For the first time in two decades, the company will present a production composed by Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM

Newtown and Parkland, Linked by Tragedy and a Healing ‘Midsummer’ by American Theatre Editors

A musical version of the Shakespeare play, created in the wake of one school shooting, will get a staging in a community still mourning their own loss.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM

Daryl Roth: Producing With a Purpose by American Theatre Editors

After 30 years in the business, what one of the most powerful women in the theatre has learned along the way.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Ann Richards and Fidel Castro, Players in Arena Stage’s 70th Season by American Theatre Editors

The anniversary season will include three world premieres, two plays by August Wilson, and Disney's 'Newsies.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:26PM

Guthrie Theater’s 2019-20 Season a Cross Section of Old and New by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features plays by Heather Raffo, Lynn Nottage, Tennessee Williams, Karen Zacarías, and Robert Harling, among others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:07PM

Dorset Theatre Season to Feature Theresa Rebeck Premiere by American Theatre Editors

Also in the lineup are Noël Coward’s 'Private Lives' and Wendy MacLeod's 'Slow Food.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the Broadway debut of 'A Raisin in the Sun' to the beginnings of Lexington Children’s Theatre, Crossroads Theatre Company, and the Theater Offensive, March was a memorable month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:26PM

Premiere Stages Announces 2019 Play Festival Finalists by American Theatre Editors

The four plays were selected from a record 659 submissions, a 15 percent increase from the previous record set in 2018.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:08PM

50 Playwrights Project Unveils Annual Best Unproduced Latinx Plays List by American Theatre Editors

The third listing from the organization aims to lift up Latinx voices in theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57AM

Sound Theatre to Focus on Theme of Erasure in 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features two mainstage productions and a year-long reading series.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:54AM
Monday, March 4, 2019

Olney Theatre Center Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include contemporary plays, classic musicals, children's shows, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:45PM

‘Rules of Play’ Are Common Theme of ACT’s Upcoming Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere, a cult classic, and a sequel to Qui Nguyen's 'Vietgone.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:38PM

WaterTower Theatre Names Shane Peterman Producing Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The native Texan, who has experience producing and performing, stepped into the leadership role on March 1.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:38PM

Center Theatre Group Announces Season of Shows Direct From Broadway by American Theatre Editors

The 2019-20 season lineup will feature a ballet by Matthew Bourne and works written and performed by John Leguizamo and Mike Birbiglia.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:31PM

American Shakespeare Center Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will mark the first under new artistic director Ethan McSweeny.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:29PM

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