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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Justin Lucero Named Theater Latté Da Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Lucero succeeds founding artistic director Peter Rothstein, who left the company in June after 25 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:34PM
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Subtext: Nancy Garcia Loza Needs No Permission to Write by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian joins playwright Nancy Garcia Loza at Chicago's Understudy book shop to talk about writing, family, and holding on to memories.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:44PM

The Theater Offensive Announces 2023 Queer (Re)public Residents by American Theatre Editors

Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones, Victoria L. Awkward, and Annalise Guidry will participate in the 22-month residency that aims to support queer and trans artists of color.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

Directors Gathering Announces 2023 Convening by American Theatre Editors

This year's convening will feature a partnership with Swarthmore College and a keynote address from Nataki Garrett.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:32PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Giovanna Sardelli is Meeting the Moment by American Theatre Editors

The newly-appointed artistic director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley makes the case for keeping communities close through storytelling onstage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:48PM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Virginia Rep Removes Co-Founding Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Whiteway has served the Richmond theatre community for 48 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:34PM
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Janet Stanford to Depart Imagination Stage by American Theatre Editors

Stanford will depart the organization after more than 30 years of service to young audiences in the DMV area and beyond.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Artists Repertory Theatre Cancels 2023-24 Season by American Theatre Editors

The upcoming season was the first planned by artistic director Jeanette Harrison, who was appointed in 2022.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:43PM

The Theatre of Politics, or the Politics of Theatre? Yes. by American Theatre Editors

Two new books consider the possibilities and limits of documentary theatre in a polarized nation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:03PM

Reading Race Through Shakespeare, and Vice Versa by American Theatre Editors

Two books come not to bury the Bard but to bring his writing down to the common ground we share.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:58PM

Can a Theatre Critic Be a Good Dad? by American Theatre Editors

Priscilla Gilman’s memoir portrays her father, Richard Gilman, as a passionate, difficult figure who bequeathed her life lessons, many unwittingly.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:57PM

A Man in Full: August Wilson and His Plays, in All Their Complexity by American Theatre Editors

Patti Hartigan’s excellent new biography gives us a rich portrait of the playwright’s life and art, and a measure of his significance.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:49PM

How Patti Hartigan Learned What She Learned About August Wilson by American Theatre Editors

A reporter and critic who knew Wilson nearly from the start of his playwriting peak, she wrote the biography she wanted to see.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:11PM

Red Kite, Where Community Takes Flight by American Theatre Editors

In serving constellations of disability, this growing program within Chicago Children's Theatre builds confidence, celebrates joy, and fills a gap in support networks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Offscript: Revisiting the NICU with Mike Lew and Moritz von Stuelpnagel by American Theatre Editors

On this episode we talk to playwright Mike Lew and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel about taking 'tiny father' from audio to audience and catch up with critic J. Wynn Rousuck about the Contem…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:35PM

Christopher Sheley Named Colorado Springs FAC Producing Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

A 19-year veteran of the FAC's Theatre Company, Sheley succeeds Pirronne Yousefzadeh in the role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM

Collaboraction Moves Toward The Light by American Theatre Editors

Now in its third year, the theatre's youth program offers young artists a chance to create art at the intersection of performance and social change.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Keelie A. Sheridan Named Irish Classical Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Sheridan, a former World Irish Dance Championships finalist, assumes her role this week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:18PM
Friday, August 11, 2023

The VORTEX Files Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Drag Bill by American Theatre Editors

SB12, which would go into effect Sept. 1, would ban drag and similar performances.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01PM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Leadership Changes Announced at NOLA Project by American Theatre Editors

With artistic director A.J. Allegra's departure, Leslie Claverie and Pamela D. Roberts have been named associate artistic directors and Monica R. Harris interim managing director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:01PM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Manuel Prieto Named Exec Director of Boston Court Pasadena by American Theatre Editors

He will co-lead the theatre with artistic director Jessica Kubzansky, who co-founded the new-play-focused company in 2003.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:24PM

Synchronicity Reveals Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project Lineup by American Theatre Editors

Chris Lane, Emma Yarbrough, John Clarence Stewart, and Thulani Vereen will each develop a new work with the Atlanta company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54AM

Georgette Verdin, After Interrobang by American Theatre Editors

A rising Chicago director closes the door on a chapter of growth, and on the company that had been her artistic home, while opening up new possibilities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:49AM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Announces Teen Ensemble Program by American Theatre Editors

The program will allow young artists to be cast in a Maryland Ensemble Theatre production.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM

One Last Ice Factory Chill for the New Ohio’s Robert Lyons  by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Off-Broadway artist-impresario reflects on 30-plus years of downtown experimentation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:34AM
Monday, August 7, 2023

PlayGround Announces 8 Producing Fellows for 2023-24 by American Theatre Editors

The San Francisco-based company will work with next-generation theatre leaders from its hometown as well as from Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:33PM
Friday, August 4, 2023

Noor Theatre’s New Executive Director: Ariana Sarfarazi by American Theatre Editors

An experienced entertainment attorney, she will join the leadership team at the MENA/SWANA-focused NYC company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:26PM

Marya Sea Kaminski and Shaunda McDill: Making Pittsburgh Public by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director and managing director of Pittsburgh Public Theater make the case for programming that is uniquely fresh and local.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:39AM
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Honor Roll! Announces Second Annual Awards by American Theatre Editors

The winners are advocates for women and nonbinary playwrights over the age of 40.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:59PM

Reviewing the Situation With Sara Holdren and Jackson McHenry by American Theatre Editors

Co-lead theatre critics at New York magazine/Vulture, they make the case that 2 heads are better than 1, especially covering a field in flux.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:55PM

Kelundra Smith Named Managing Editor of American Theatre by American Theatre Editors

A writer based in Atlanta and a frequent contributor to the magazine, she will now help lead its return to print.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:53AM

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