Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pacific Gets Specific: Life in the Details at New-Play Fest by American Theatre Editors

The most recent edition of South Coast Rep's annual play-development gathering showcased moving works about loss and reupped the theatre's long-standing commitment to emerging writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:09PM

AT Education Monthly: ‘Lessons From My Teachers,’ Classroom Moments, and More by Gabriela

Reading Sarah Ruhl’s book, learning from both educators and students, and celebrating graduates.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:30PM

Diversity and Its Discontents: It Was Never About the Money by American Theatre Editors

The business case for a more diverse American theatre is a distraction from our core human and artistic values, which is the ground we must stand on in the fight for DEI.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Charles Strouse, Jedi Master by American Theatre Editors

One of the late composer's musical theatre successors pays tribute to his elder's craft, creativity, and unflappable professionalism.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:09PM

How ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Expands the Language of the Musical by American Theatre Editors

A Broadway show about the making of a historic record in Cuba doesn't sacrifice the authenticity of its deep cultural context—or its original language.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:12PM

A Truck Full of Props and Asian Joy by American Theatre Editors

Gaven D. Trinidad's 'Learning to Read by Moonlight' is being produced by 2 companies and staged at 3 different Boston locations, giving its themes of immigrant belonging a wide and hyper-loc…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM

Featured Contributors, Spring 2025 by Gabriela

A feature on rethinking board governance, and deep dive into a community-centered play.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:43AM
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

A Marriage of True Minds in ‘We Are Gathered’ by American Theatre Editors

Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play for Arena Stage both celebrates and complicates hard-won marriage equality rights just as D.C. welcomes WorldPride festivities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:01AM
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

TCG Names Kamilah Long Director of Advancement, Philanthropic Engagement by American Theatre Editors

Long, who started on May 19, will lead TCG's fundraising efforts

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:43PM

We Must Resist With Radical Imagination by American Theatre Editors

In a recent keynote address at the New School, a Russian-born theatremaker stirred graduates with a message of hope in the face of despair.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Monday, May 19, 2025

Unkindest Cuts: How Theatres Are Managing the Loss of NEA Funds by American Theatre Editors

While some companies can quickly plug the holes in their budgets for now, the ripple effects of across-the-board cutbacks to federal arts funding may be long-lasting and felt by the most vul…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM
Friday, May 16, 2025

Constellation Theatre Company Marks Final Production at Source by American Theatre Editors

After efforts to secure the space, the company embarks on a journey to continue producing elsewhere and close out their time in the black box with ‘Head Over Heels.’

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:22AM

‘Endlings’ Makes New Waves at Hedgerow Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

In its regional premiere, Celine Song’s debut play, about older Korean woman who dive for their food, has fresh resonance this time around—and a lot less actual water.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:40AM
Thursday, May 15, 2025

Working Theater, Broadway Advocacy Coalition Launch Stage Left Festival by American Theatre Editors

6 readings of social justice-themed plays, programmed to respond to the current moment of political retrenchment, will run over 2 weekends in June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:53AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Pulitzers, Steinberg, Lortels, Jerome Fellows, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AM

Maurice Emmanuel Parent Named Front Porch Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

With the departure of co-founder Dawn Simmons, Parent assumes sole leadership on July 1, while education director Pascale Florestal steps up to be the associate artistic director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:20AM
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Offscript: Danya Taymor & Knud Adams’s Ensemble Ethos by American Theatre Editors

This month we talk to 2 Tony-nominated directors who specialize in new plays, and catch up with tireless critic Chris Jones for a recap of the Broadway season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:34PM

Taking Governance Back to the Drawing Board by American Theatre Editors

Many theatres are rethinking their board structure to address inequities and mission drift. But can new ideas break through?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Monday, May 12, 2025

Summer Stock: A Vibe Check by American Theatre Editors

How is this long-standing American theatre tradition faring in an age of social media, raised expectations, and post-Covid recovery?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 8, 2025

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

A begrudging Pulitzer, a court case turned theatre (twice over), an award-winning life story, and a world premiere.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

St. Louis’s Muny to Receive Regional Tony by American Theatre Editors

The St. Louis musical theatre mainstay, now in its 107th season, will receive the special award on June 8.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM

‘Utopian Hotline’ Calling: Do You Have an Answer? by American Theatre Editors

Theater Mitu's investigation into a better world proves an unexpectedly perfect fit beneath a Boston planetarium's dome.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:03AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Subtext: Rachel Bublitz Is Writing for Her Younger Self by American Theatre Editors

The writer of 'Funny, Like an Abortion' and 'The Night Witches' talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she'd been able to play in school.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:37PM

Conflict and Community in ‘Someone Will Remember Us’ by American Theatre Editors

In a devised docu-theatre play earlier this year, Trinity Rep revisited a disastrous war—and a previous show—from all sides of the front line.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AM
Monday, May 5, 2025

NEA Abruptly Pulls Arts Grants on a Massive Scale by American Theatre Editors

Arts organizations, including dozens of theatre companies, had NEA grants withdrawn or terminated late last week, and leadership resignations at the endowment bode ill.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:26PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Pulitzer for Drama for ‘Purpose’ by American Theatre Editors

The finalists were 'Oh, Mary!' by Cole Escola and 'The Ally' by Itamar Moses.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

A New Way to Build ‘Frankenstein’ by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago-based nonprofit A.B.L.E.’s recent show piloted a new production process, aiming to expand the work of changing public perceptions of artists with disabilities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:51AM
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Native Theater Project Awards Writers on MMIR Awareness Day by American Theatre Editors

In conjunction with the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Indigenous playwrights received cash awards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:37PM
Friday, May 2, 2025

Trump Proposes Elimination of NEA and NEH by Rob Weinert-Kendt

The administration’s 2026 budget comes at a time when the future of NEA staff and grant programs remains in doubt.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:57PM
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

AT Education Monthly: Childhood Creativity, The Prep, Spring Productions, and More by Gabriela

Checking in with the Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Prep, theatre programs in California, and the educators among our readership.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:13PM

Tony Honors, Rhinebeck Residencies, LADCC Awards, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes 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