Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Not much makes it to the stage in our nation's putative theatre capital that didn't come from somewhere else.
Linked From American Theatre at 07:07AMHow one of our greatest living stage actors keeps it real, even when playing a not-quite-real Hillary Clinton.
Linked From American Theatre at 07:06AMBroadway first-timers Heidi Schreck, Daniel Fish, Taylor Mac, and Young Jean Lee aren’t so much joining the conversation as leading it.
Linked From American Theatre at 07:05AMWith ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at its back, the American musical is thriving like never before.
Linked From American Theatre at 07:04AMMonday, March 25, 2019
Next season at the Connecticut theatre will feature period pieces by Lauren Yee, Lloyd Suh, Doug Wright, and a world premiere by Ricardo Pérez González.
Linked From American Theatre at 06:02PMThe lineup includes works by Larissa FastHorse, Steve Martin, and Brecht.
Linked From American Theatre at 04:20PMThe world premiere musical is joined in the lineup by 'The Sound of Music' and a new musical take on Robin Hood.
Linked From American Theatre at 01:59PMA lively conversation with playwright Lucas Hnath, director Leigh Silverman, playwright/director Robert O'Hara, and new-play producer Alexis Williams.
Linked From American Theatre at 12:17PMThe company's 35th season will feature a lineup exclusively by U.S. playwrights, 4 Rhode Island premieres, and the theatre's first musical.
Linked From American Theatre at 11:35AMThe theatre will present six show running in repertory under the California oaks.
Linked From American Theatre at 11:01AMCohn will work closely with artistic director Anne Hamburger in leading the company.
Linked From American Theatre at 10:59AMFriday, March 22, 2019
After 12 years at Adventure Stage in Maryland, Bobbitt is heading north to New England to begin a new chapter.
Linked From American Theatre at 05:22PMTCG will team up with the NEA and TYA/USA to present a one-day convening about Theatre for Young Audiences.
Linked From American Theatre at 10:57AMThursday, March 21, 2019
2 new books about Sarah Bernhardt, Eleonora Duse, and Harry Watkins shows the life of a 19th-century actor was filled with acclaim and alcoholism in equal measure.
Linked From American Theatre at 05:04PMThe lineup includes a Sondheim classic, a bilingual drama, a Sherlock Holmes play, and more.
Linked From American Theatre at 04:08PMEach playwright will receive an award of $50,000.
Linked From American Theatre at 03:49PMThe first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy' by Jeremy O. Harris.
Linked From American Theatre at 02:00PMWednesday, March 20, 2019
The lineup will include the world premiere of 'Dhaba on Devon Avenue' by Madhuri Shekar.
Linked From American Theatre at 05:44PMThe season will be presented at the newly renovated Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center.
Linked From American Theatre at 04:16PMThe theatremaker and arts educator, who began her playwriting career at the organization, will start the new post in May.
Linked From American Theatre at 01:12PMTuesday, March 19, 2019
The artistic director of the Public Theater will be celebrated at a ceremony later this month.
Linked From American Theatre at 05:23PMThe new program strives to increase opportunities for under-represented theatre artists.
Linked From American Theatre at 05:03PMThe series marking Emily Mann's final season as artistic leader will include world premieres by Rachel Bonds and Nathan Alan Davis.
Linked From American Theatre at 03:34PMThe playwright of 'Somebody's Daughter' and 'Surely Goodness and Mercy' talks about how private school almost broke her and how August Wilson shaped her thinking.
Linked From American Theatre at 03:00PMThe playwrights will each receive $12,500.
Linked From American Theatre at 01:58PMA director and administrator known for championing new work, she is poised to lead one of the nation's leading theatres.
Linked From American Theatre at 01:25PMMonday, March 18, 2019
The under-produced 20th-century playwright is the newest rediscovery project for the Off-Broadway company.
Linked From American Theatre at 12:39PMFriday, March 15, 2019
You've heard of rock ’n’ roll theatre, but this company is living the dream: It started in a garage and is now a full-time "meta-media" producing organization.
Linked From American Theatre at 02:19PMThursday, March 14, 2019
The Miami-based author will open the org's national conference this June.
Linked From American Theatre at 06:00PMHer first season at the Baltimore theatre will include 'Miss You Like Hell,' 'Men on Boats,' and a play directed by Taye Diggs.
Linked From American Theatre at 05:20PMThe lineup includes two premieres and contemporary classics.
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