Friday, March 28, 2025

Artistic Director Jonathan Berry Steps Down From Penobscot Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Starting his tenure in 2022, he was instrumental in rebuilding audiences and expanding programming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM

SpeakEasy Stage Appoints Dawn M. Simmons as Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

She succeeds founding artistic director Paul Daigneault, who led the company for over 3 decades.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Post-Grad Life, the Business of Acting, and Catching the Theatre Bug by Gabriela

This month’s newsletter take another look at our latest education-centered print issue.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:02PM

Letters to the Editor: The Business End by American Theatre Editors

Readers respond to a recent article advocating that theatre schools teach their students more about the trade they'll be entering.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:43PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Rosalba Rolón and Adam Ashraf Elsayigh to Deliver World Theatre Day 2025 U.S. Messages by American Theatre Editors

The 2 U.S. theatremakers join the previously announced Theodoros Terzopoulos, who delivers the International World Theatre Day message.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:48PM

Blue Ink Award, Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship, New Harmony Project, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM

Memory Care in Noga Flaishon’s ‘Memoriam’ by American Theatre Editors

In this world premiere at Houston's Main Street Theater, people can rent and fully experience the memories of others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM

Six Points Theater Names Art Allen Managing Director by Guesteditor

It's a new position at St. Paul's Jewish-centered theatre company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:45PM

How the 2 Sides of Lisa D’Amour Are Fused in ‘Frozen Section’ by American Theatre Editors

Her new play at the Catastrophic Theatre draws on both the experimental sensibility of PearlDamour and on the unsettled naturalism of 'Detroit.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:13PM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Mydera Taliah Robinson Named Theatre Horizon Exec Director by American Theatre Editors

Prior to the role, she served the theatre for 6 years as education coordinator and director of community investment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM
Friday, March 21, 2025

Theatrical Mustang: The Menagerists of Kafka on Ice by Gabriela

This month, Woodzick talks with Erin Rollman and Brian Colonna of Buntport Theater, a non-hierarchical collective in Denver known for imaginative, campy adaptations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:12PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Feud for Thought: How I Made a Play Out of a Family Drama by American Theatre Editors

A leading documentary theatre creator recounts her beginnings in the practice, which began close to home—literally.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:53PM

The Road to Athol: An Illustrated Tour by American Theatre Editors

One of Athol Fugard's most dedicated photographers started out as an awestruck fan. This is his tribute to the late dramatist, in words and photos.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:58PM

Latinx Theatre Commons Announces Next Stage of Work by Guesteditor

Begun as a flagship program of HowlRound Theatre Commons, the LTC will begin independent operations on July 1.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:48AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Out of the Frying Pan: Theatre Facts 2023 by American Theatre Editors

As the industry is still recovering from pandemic closures, new data shows we’re not out of the woods yet.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:56PM

Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes to Leave Woolly Mammoth by American Theatre Editors

She will go on to serve as artistic director of LCT3 and producer at Lincoln Center Theater this fall.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:32AM

Athol Fugard Was My Hero by American Theatre Editors

Ferocious in his devotion to theatre and social justice, but unfailingly kind and gracious to others, he stood as a moral compass—and not just for apartheid-era South Africa.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:38AM

Alliance Managing Director Mike Schleifer to Leave for Lincoln Center Theater by American Theatre Editors

After 11 years at the Atlanta theatre, he'll take on the same role at the Tony-eligible NYC company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:01AM

Shonali Burke Appointed Managing Director of People’s Light by American Theatre Editors

After a national search, she joins the company as they head into their 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Featured Contributors, Winter 2025 by Gabriela

The writers behind a feature on high school theatre inspiration and a production notebook for a new musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:33PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

Executive Letter: Inheriting Winter by Gabriela

A TCG co-executive director reminds us in our Winter 2025 issue that even in the middle of winter, it's still possible to protest, organize, and cultivate a garden of hope for the future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:36PM

Exec Producer Bobb Cooper to Retire from Valley Youth Theatre by American Theatre Editors

After nearly 3 decades of leadership, he'll pass the torch to Leigh Ann Dolan.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:14AM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Editor’s Note: Our Still-Unfolding Story by Gabriela

Our 2025 Winter issue launches during uncertain times—but they are precedented.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:19PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Shubert Artistic Circle, Thrown Stone Commission, USITT by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:42PM

Schooled: Where Young People Are Catching the Theatre Bug by American Theatre Editors

At high school theatre programs big and small, well funded and not, educators are stoking excitement and building a future, both for their students and for the art form.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:27PM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

New Report Surveys Critical Landscape for Theatre Journalists of Color by American Theatre Editors

Critical Minded's new report, 'Topdogs and Underdogs,' looks at the effects of the publishing industry's contraction on writers of color, and recommends paths forward.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:51AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Cheryl Collins Named Exec Director of Orland Shakes by American Theatre Editors

Previously executive director of Orlando Ballet, she brings experience in development and community connections to her new role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:47PM

New Fund to Support Midsize TYA Theatres by American Theatre Editors

Theatre for Young Audiences USA and Theater League of Kansas City partner to grant unrestricted funds of $5000 to $10,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:28PM

Offscript: Nilo Cruz’s Search for Beauty by American Theatre Editors

In this episode, Gabriela talks to the Pulitzer-winning playwright about his new triple-play in Miami, and Rob checks in with LA Times arts reporter Ashley Lee.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:58PM

Unfinished Business: What Theatre Schools Should Also Be Teaching by American Theatre Editors

Theatre students, taught to do the job, deserve to learn more about how to get the job.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

a.k. payne’s ‘Furlough’s Paradise’ Wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by American Theatre Editors

Their two-hander about cousins sharing grief and comparing plans for utopia is part of the writer's growing body of work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:45PM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre