Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Returning to Your Magic Tree House by Gabriela

In adapting beloved children’s and YA literature to the stage, the powerhouse national MTH On Stage and Chicago Children’s Theatre let presence and play guide their way.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:01AM

Why ‘Ten Brave Seconds’ Seems Right on Time by Guesteditor

A new musical about a gay teen’s coming-out journey premieres at Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, January 23, 2026

It’s ICE Out of Minnesota Day, and Twin Cities Theatres Are Part of It by Guesteditor

Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state's general strike against ICE's violence.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM

Theatre in a Time of Genocide: Palestinian Imagination Under Fire by American Theatre Editors

2 playwrights talk to theatremakers in the West Bank and Gaza, who are continuing their resistance to occupation with their art and their witness.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Leadership Changes at Park Ave. Armory, Merrimack, BoCo, DCTA by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:29PM

Milwaukee Rep Doubles Down on New-Work Development by American Theatre Editors

The Wisconsin theatre just announced 6 new plays, to roll out over the coming seasons, and 3 new commissions, thanks to $1 million gift for new-play development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM

Middle-Class Disappearers in ‘Bleeding Hearts’ by Guesteditor

At Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit, playwright Steve Yockey tells a new horror comedy about a couple caught between classes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM

A Play Without Live Actors: Is ‘An Ark’ Theatre’s Afterlife? by American Theatre Editors

With a script by Simon Stephens and a (video-captured) cast of 4, a new mixed-reality experience at The Shed may be the closest this new medium has come to a bona fide play.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Seattle Children’s Theatre Pulls Kennedy Center Run of ‘Bruce Lee Story’ by American Theatre Editors

Originally set for a 2-week presentation at the Kennedy Center, the new TYA play by Keiko Green now, instead, hopes to extend its Seattle run.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:12AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Junior Theater Fest, Where Celebration > Competition by Gabriela

2026 kicks off with a report from this year's gathering in Atlanta.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:41PM

Love, Light, Joy, Legend: The Unparalleled Tina Packer by American Theatre Editors

A former student and colleague remembers Shakespeare & Co.'s founder as a mind-blowing, career-shaping teacher, leader, and model.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:26PM

People to Watch: Justin Tanner by American Theatre Editors

The prolific L.A. playwright chats about his newest autobiographical play, 'My Son the Playwright,' and how his family has shaped his artistry.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Friday, January 16, 2026

Offscript: Jaime Castañeda Returns to Texas, and a Chat With The Hat by American Theatre Editors

Offscript is American Theatre’s flagship podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts (including Spotify and Apple Podcasts). Our first episode of 2026 features an interview with…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:53PM

IndieSpace, Caborca to Help Equity Members Qualify for Health Insurance by American Theatre Editors

The collaboration aims to fill healthcare gaps for Equity actors and stage managers who need one more week of work to secure their coverage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:24PM

A Many-Headed ‘Lear,’ a Theatrical ‘Dinner With André’ by American Theatre Editors

Karin Coonrod explains why 'King Lear' is apocalyptic but not bleak, and a new staging of an iconic film returns it to its theatrical roots.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Hermitage Gift, U.S. Artists, Kleban and Goldman Prizes, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:44PM

People to Watch: Jacob Ming-Trent by American Theatre Editors

The versatile actor-writer talks about his autobiographical solo show, 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' which plays at 3 theatres this year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:32PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Carving a Way Forward: The Indigenous Futurity of ‘Skeleton Canoe’ by American Theatre Editors

Ty Defoe and All My Relations Collective’s new show, seen last year in 2 cities, uses puppetry, dance, and multimedia to tell a story of belonging.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Know a Theatre: Premiere Stages at Kean University by American Theatre Editors

This New Jersey company commissions and stages topical new plays but doesn't claim 'world premiere' status, giving playwrights a safe place to work and students a place to learn about new-wo…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:35PM
Friday, January 9, 2026

Under the Radar For All to Offer Free Festival Tickets by American Theatre Editors

Led by UTR and New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, the initiative will allow 1,500 New Yorkers to see select Under the Radar shows at no cost.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:54PM

The Supernatural Scare Tactics of ‘Paranormal Activity’ by American Theatre Editors

When adapting a horror staple to the stage, the devil is in the details.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

Rachel Lynett Commits by Gabriela

The playwright behind ‘Committed’ and ‘Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)’ shares their journey from aspiring corporate defense attorney to playwright.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:18AM
Thursday, January 8, 2026

2025’s 10 Most Popular Posts, and 10 That Deserve Another Look by American Theatre Editors

The nation's political upheaval surfaced more than usual in our coverage of theatre and its makers, but thankfully that wasn't the only story of the year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM

Emily Kaczmarek’s ‘Soft Target’: Sit With the Cost by Guesteditor

The playwright talks about how she channeled her anger about our nation's gun violence epidemic into an audacious, imaginative play seen through the eyes of a child.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM

‘Gwendolyn in Paris’: A Short Play About the Legendary Gwendolyn Bennett by American Theatre Editors

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, we offer this monologue by Gethsemane Herron, performed by Candace Boahene, about Harlem Renaissance writer, artist, and journalist Gwendolyn Ben…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

This Month in Theatre History by Gabriela

This edition features the birth and death of playwrights and major openings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:11AM
Monday, January 5, 2026

Facial Recognition, With a Difference: How ‘Wonder’ Sees the Invisible by American Theatre Editors

The author of a new musical based on a book about facial difference writes about how the show took its unique shape and gathered its like-minded team.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:01PM
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Lois Smith and the Work That Endures by American Theatre Editors

The 95-year-old actor reflects on her rich and rewarding stage career, and the life it drew from and made for her.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:30AM
Monday, December 22, 2025

Reggie D. White on Taking the Reins of Woolly Mammoth by American Theatre Editors

The D.C. theatre’s incoming artistic director reflects on his path to leadership, the importance of risk-taking, and possibilities for brave new theatre. 

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, December 19, 2025

Seeking: New Chicago Theatre Hangouts by American Theatre Editors

In this edition of Sightlines, we experience an inaugural WBEZ theatre event, tour TimeLine's newest space in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, and hear from a rising costume designer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:08AM
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Leadership Changes at Woolly, DTC, Skylight, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00PM

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre