Tuesday, March 26, 2019

New York City’s Two-Way Street by American Theatre Editors

Not much makes it to the stage in our nation's putative theatre capital that didn't come from somewhere else.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:07AM

Laurie Metcalf and Her Double by American Theatre Editors

How one of our greatest living stage actors keeps it real, even when playing a not-quite-real Hillary Clinton.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:06AM

Uptown vs. Downtown? Tear Down This Wall by American Theatre Editors

Broadway first-timers Heidi Schreck, Daniel Fish, Taylor Mac, and Young Jean Lee aren’t so much joining the conversation as leading it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:05AM

A New Golden Age for the Broadway Musical? by American Theatre Editors

With ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at its back, the American musical is thriving like never before.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:04AM
Monday, March 25, 2019

Long Wharf Theatre Sets a History-Themed 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

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.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:02PM

Jobsite Theater’s 21st Season, ‘a Great Reckoning in a Little Room’ by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes works by Larissa FastHorse, Steve Martin, and Brecht.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:20PM

Asolo Rep to Premiere Ahrens/Flaherty/Galati Musical in 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The world premiere musical is joined in the lineup by 'The Sound of Music' and a new musical take on Robin Hood.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:59PM

Offscript Live at the Signature: The State of the Play by American Theatre Editors

A lively conversation with playwright Lucas Hnath, director Leigh Silverman, playwright/director Robert O'Hara, and new-play producer Alexis Williams.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:17PM

Gamm Theatre Announces Season of Firsts for 2019-20 by American Theatre Editors

The company's 35th season will feature a lineup exclusively by U.S. playwrights, 4 Rhode Island premieres, and the theatre's first musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:35AM

Theatricum Botanicum Announces 2019 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre will present six show running in repertory under the California oaks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:01AM

En Garde Arts Names Heather Cohn Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Cohn will work closely with artistic director Anne Hamburger in leading the company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:59AM
Friday, March 22, 2019

New Repertory Theatre Names Michael J. Bobbitt Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

After 12 years at Adventure Stage in Maryland, Bobbitt is heading north to New England to begin a new chapter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM

TCG Announces Post-Conference TYA Convening by American Theatre Editors

TCG will team up with the NEA and TYA/USA to present a one-day convening about Theatre for Young Audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57AM
Thursday, March 21, 2019

The Dramatic, Precarious Life of the 19-Century Actor by American Theatre Editors

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.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PM

Theatre Horizon Announces 7-Show 2019-20 Anniversary Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a Sondheim classic, a bilingual drama, a Sherlock Holmes play, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM

Lauren Yee and Michael R. Jackson Receive Whiting Awards by American Theatre Editors

Each playwright will receive an award of $50,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:49PM

Token Theatre Friends: Ali Ewoldt On Why Psychologists Make Great Actors by American Theatre Editors

The first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy' by Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PM
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include the world premiere of 'Dhaba on Devon Avenue' by Madhuri Shekar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:44PM

Theater J Announces Season of D.C. Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The season will be presented at the newly renovated Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:16PM

Chicago Dramatists Names Carson Grace Becker Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatremaker and arts educator, who began her playwriting career at the organization, will start the new post in May.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:12PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Oskar Eustis Wins 2019 Margo Jones Award by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director of the Public Theater will be celebrated at a ceremony later this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:23PM

Park Square Theatre Announces Recipients of 2019 Artist Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

The new program strives to increase opportunities for under-represented theatre artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

McCarter Announces ‘Signature Emily’ Season for 2019-20 by American Theatre Editors

The series marking Emily Mann's final season as artistic leader will include world premieres by Rachel Bonds and Nathan Alan Davis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:34PM

The Subtext: Chisa Hutchinson Is Not a Fan of Colorblind Casting by American Theatre Editors

The 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.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Nataki Garrett Named Next Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival by American Theatre Editors

A director and administrator known for championing new work, she is poised to lead one of the nation's leading theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:25PM
Monday, March 18, 2019

Have You Met Miss Baker? Mint Theater Would Like You To by American Theatre Editors

The under-produced 20th-century playwright is the newest rediscovery project for the Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:39PM
Friday, March 15, 2019

Know a Theatre: Shadowbox Live of Columbus, Ohio by American Theatre Editors

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.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:19PM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Author Edwidge Danticat to Speak at TCG Conference in Miami by American Theatre Editors

The Miami-based author will open the org's national conference this June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:00PM

Stephanie Ybarra Sets First Season at Baltimore Center Stage by American Theatre Editors

Her first season at the Baltimore theatre will include 'Miss You Like Hell,' 'Men on Boats,' and a play directed by Taye Diggs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:20PM

Rep Stage Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes two premieres and contemporary classics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards