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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Top 20* Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2024-25 Season by American Theatre Editors

Kate Hamill and Rajiv Joseph tie for the top spot on a diverse list of dramatists and adaptors (*23 due to ties).

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PM

The Top 10* Most-Produced Plays of the 2024-25 Season by American Theatre Editors

Heidi Schreck's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' tops the list for the second year in a row (*11 due ties).

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PM

Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PM

Theatrical Mustang: Sandy Sahar Gooen Wants You to Transpose by American Theatre Editors

This month Woodzick discusses musical parody and gender-expansive revivals with an artist who researches vocal pedagogy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

AT Education Monthly: CMU Visit, Back-to-School Spirit, and Design Training by American Theatre Editors

An afternoon at Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama and life-changing educators highlight this month's education newsletter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:54AM
Monday, September 23, 2024

Me and Mr. Jones by American Theatre Editors

A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:25AM
Friday, September 20, 2024

Editor/Publisher Nicole Hertvik Steps Down From DC Theater Arts by American Theatre Editors

She'll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:57PM

Gabriella Calicchio Named Exec Director of Oregon Shakes by American Theatre Editors

Working with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:49PM

The Legend of Zelda by American Theatre Editors

2 new books show and tell the instructive story of Arena's path-breaking co-founder, Zelda Fichandler---both the work she did and the work she left for us to continue.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:53AM
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz Next Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

A former associate artistic director at new-works incubator Ars Nova, she'll succeed Paige Evans in the role starting in November.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:05AM
Monday, September 16, 2024

Long Wharf to Hold Artistic Congress at Yale by American Theatre Editors

Artists and industry leaders will convene in New Haven, Conn. to discuss the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:25AM
Friday, September 13, 2024

Know a Theatre: People’s Light of Malvern, Pa. by American Theatre Editors

Now in its 50th year, this Pennsylvania theatre has strong local roots as well as a national profile.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:33PM
Thursday, September 12, 2024

How ‘Coconut Cake’ Is Being Served at 5 Black Theatres by American Theatre Editors

A rolling premiere award run out of the International Black Theatre Festival is having success with a flexible approach to commissioning and co-production.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:20AM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Perfect Prop Pie by American Theatre Editors

What theatres are cooking up for 'Waitress,' the Sara Bareilles/Jessie Nelson musical that's popping up at several theatres in the coming season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:07PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Bringing New Harmony to Indy’s Inaugural PlayFest by American Theatre Editors

The New Harmony Project's new-play festival seeks to stamp Indianapolis's place on the new-work development map.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM

Lear deBessonet Named Next Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater by American Theatre Editors

To succeed longtime leader André Bishop, she will work alongside Bartlett Sher, who now assumes the title of executive producer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:40AM
Monday, September 9, 2024

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

September is full of actors making their mark, from the downfall of a 19th-century working-class icon to one actor’s celebrated recreation of a Jazz Age star.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:53PM
Friday, September 6, 2024

How To Tell If You’re a Theatre Kid by American Theatre Editors

In this excerpt from a new memoir about his years toiling Off-Off-Broadway, the author reflects on what it means to be young and bitten by the acting bug. 

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:41AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Bruce E.H. Johnson: A Persistent, Eloquent 1st Amendment Defender by American Theatre Editors

The Seattle-based lawyer, who served on local and national theatre boards for decades, also fought pro bono for embattled theatres and artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:23PM

The Subtext: Marin Ireland, Play Builder by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian talks to the acclaimed actor about the ups and downs of her career, why and how she wrote her first play, and whether she feels she can claim the title 'playwright.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:35PM

TFANA Founder Jeffrey Horowitz to Retire in 2025 by American Theatre Editors

After overseeing another season of classical and contemporary work, he'll step down from leading the NYC-based classical theatre he founded in 1979.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:58AM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Baltimore Theatres Go All In on August Wilson by American Theatre Editors

Over the next 3 years at 10 Charm City venues, the playwright’s entire American Century Cycle will unfold in chronological order.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:47PM

Destination: Children’s Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

New CTC leaders Rick Dildine and Jill Anderson discuss creating lasting memories for young people of all ages, from Minneapolis and beyond.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:29PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Brendon Fox Named Peterborough Players Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Starting in September, Fox will take over for interim producing artistic director Charles Morey.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:35PM
Monday, August 26, 2024

From the Ground Up: Building Empowered Communities by American Theatre Editors

As the League of Chicago Theatres celebrates its 45th anniversary, it seeks to foster community connections that go beyond membership.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Friday, August 23, 2024

Picturing Theatre: Looking Through Iconic Photographs by American Theatre Editors

Two exhibits on view at the New York Public Library invite visitors to look both at and through stunning theatre photographs from Joan Marcus, Carol Rosegg, and Friedman-Abeles.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

New Work Through New Eyes by American Theatre Editors

Cassie Beck and Kent Nicholson reflect on their weekend at the South Carolina New Play Festival, an inspiring first for one and a delightful return for the other.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

When the Arts Become a Partisan Issue, We All Lose by American Theatre Editors

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s veto of all arts and cultural funding in Florida is a crushing blow—and an opportunity to organize.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

AT Education Monthly: Summer Camp, Youth Empowerment, and STEAM by American Theatre Editors

Checking out "OtherWorlds" on Governors Island, and industry folks offer insight on essential non-arts courses for theatremakers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:38AM
Monday, August 19, 2024

What Streams May Come by American Theatre Editors

How the League of Live Stream Theater is trying to become more theatres' second-best seat in the house.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Friday, August 16, 2024

Beyond the Now by American Theatre Editors

Wishes and hopes for a collective future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:52AM

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