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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The summer slate, including 5 world premieres, will feature performances by Uma Thurman, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Kaczmarek, S. Epatha Merkerson, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM

Larissa FastHorse’s ‘The Thanksgiving Play’: It’s Okay to Laugh by American Theatre Editors

With her satire of performative wokeness, the Native American writer strives to subtly rewire audiences' default responses.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Sets First Season Under New Leadership by American Theatre Editors

Hana S. Sharif's inaugural season as artistic director will include world premieres by Somi and Kirsten Greenidge, and 'Angels in America.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM

Marissa Wolf: Close Listener by American Theatre Editors

Returning to the West Coast, the new-work-focused director takes on Portland and its possibilities.

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

Actors’ Equity Ends Strike Against Broadway League by American Theatre Editors

The actors union has reached a deal to increase the salaries of actors and stage managers working on developmental productions on Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:07PM

Recipients Announced for 2018 Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative by American Theatre Editors

More than $500,000 has been awarded in scholarships and grants to 30 student artists and 13 school communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:21PM

South Coast Rep Announces 2019 Pacific Playwrights Festival by American Theatre Editors

The annual festival will feature five staged readings and two world premieres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:06PM

Barrington Stage Company Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include four world premieres and five new works across their two stages.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:40PM

How Art Creates Community by American Theatre Editors

A deep dive into experimental theatre demonstrated fresh ways to build connections among artists and audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:43AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Wilbury Theatre Group Names Darcie Dennigan Playwright-in-Residence by American Theatre Editors

The Rhode Island-based playwright, poet, and community engagement manager will develop new works at the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:48PM

Token Theatre Friends: Arian Moayed’s Lesson in Immigration Law by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-nominated actor and Waterwell cofounder discusses immigration, Middle Eastern representation, and creating civically engaged work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:33PM

Hope, Commitment, and Community at TCG’s 2019 Gala by American Theatre Editors

The event honored Martha Rivers Ingram, Rick Miramontez, and Tony Kushner.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:03PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a community arts organizer in Rhode Island to a literary manager in Texas, from a theatre architect in Illinois to a Wisconsin actor, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

James Haskins Named Managing Director of the Guthrie by American Theatre Editors

He currently serves as the managing director of the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:01PM

Arts Access Fund to Provide Accessible Tickets in New York City by American Theatre Editors

12 New York City theatres will receive funding from the New York Community Trust and the Jerome L. Greene Foundation for ticketing programs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:37PM

Public Theater to Premiere ‘Hercules’ Musical by American Theatre Editors

Alan Menken and Kristoffer Diaz will adapt the Disney movie for a free production at Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:06PM

How ‘The Prom’ Is a Milestone for Queer Girls by American Theatre Editors

The new musical on Broadway follows on the heels of 'Fun Home' and 'Indecent' to show that bi/pan/queer/lesbian women have stories that are worth telling.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:23PM

Audible Announces Second Cohort of Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

Audible will support the development of 10 new theatre works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature 15 productions, including a world premiere by David M. Lutken.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the birth of actor Phyllis Frelich to the opening of Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre Company and premieres by Albee and Nottage, February has been a significant month for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:12PM
Monday, February 4, 2019

#ReviewtheRainbow: Our Editors G-Chat on the ‘Skittles’ Musical by American Theatre Editors

This year, rather than airing a Super Bowl ad, the candy corporation hired Will Eno and Michael C. Hall to do live, one-time-only musical. WTF?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM

Loretta Greco Presented With Zelda Fichandler Award by American Theatre Editors

Greco's accomplishments in theatre were honored at a ceremony last week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:32PM

Playwrights Announced for 2019 Finish Line Commission by American Theatre Editors

Plays by Leah Nanako Winkler, Kate Hamill, and Herbert Siguenza will receive a staged reading at Cygnet Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:17PM

After an Injury, ‘Spaceman’ Readies Its Relaunch by American Theatre Editors

Last year Erin Treadway broke bones and stopped the show, but now she's back in Leegrid Stevens's solo piece about a weightless trip to Mars.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Friday, February 1, 2019

Raven Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago theatre's season lineup will include a world premiere by Mat Smart.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:40PM

Playwrights Realm Launches New Play Festival by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway theatre will present readings of new works by MJ Kaufman, Nia Witherspoon, Michael Yates Crowley, and Asiimwe Deborah Kawe.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:39PM

Managing Director Rich Whittington to Depart Triad Stage by American Theatre Editors

Whittington will step down from the North Carolina theatre at the end of the 2018-19 season, following a 20-year-long run.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM

Festival Roundup Part Deux: Not Our First Rodeo by American Theatre Editors

It wasn't quite the season of our discontent, but this year's January festivals felt a bit less binge-able than usual, despite the high points.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:31PM

The Inexhaustible Leigh Silverman by American Theatre Editors

The trailblazing director takes tension and turns it into art.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

What’s in a Name Change? The Case of Flint Youth Theatre Vs. Flint Rep by American Theatre Editors

What happened when a beloved Michigan theatre for young audiences rebranded itself as a theatre for all.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:02PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Eddie George Brings His ‘A’ Game to the Stage by American Theatre Editors

The former NFL player's latest stage venture is 'Topdog/Underdog' at Nashville Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:14PM

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