Daniella Topol Named Artistic Director of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater by American Theatre Editors

Founder David van Asselt will step down from the New York company to focus on Rattlestick West, the theatre's new Los Angeles branch.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:04pm on May 9, 2016☆⚑

Terry Martin to Depart from WaterTower Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The longtime producing artistic director of the Texas theatre will step down this summer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:02pm on May 6, 2016☆⚑

Martha Coigney: Global Catalytic Force, Constant Co-conspirator by American Theatre Editors

The late TCG staffer and ITI-U.S. director imbued her work with joie de vivre and love.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:18pm on May 6, 2016☆⚑

Offscript: Casting with Erica Daniels by American Theatre Editors

Erica Daniels, president of Second City Theatricals, discusses the institution's new-play development initiative and the art of casting. Plus, the editors talk Tony nominations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:22pm on May 6, 2016☆⚑

New York Drama Critics' Circle Selects 2015"16 Award Winners by American Theatre Editors

'The Humans' has been named best play and 'Shuffle Along,' best musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39am on May 6, 2016☆⚑

Kathleen Marshall Says Bonjour to 'My Paris' by American Theatre Editors

The director discusses the new Toulouse-Lautrec musical at Long Wharf Theatre, and working with Charles Aznavour's authentically French score.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:44am on May 6, 2016☆⚑

TYA/USA Announces 2016 Harold Oak Awards by American Theatre Editors

Dr. Megan Alrutz and the Children's Theatre of Charlotte are among the honorees for contributions to theatre for young audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 8:39pm on May 5, 2016☆⚑

Five Artists Receive 2016 Herb Alpert Awards by American Theatre Editors

Playwright Anne Washburn and choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones are among the recipients.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 8:33pm on May 5, 2016☆⚑

Boston Children's Theatre Gets $100,000 Disney Musical Grant by American Theatre Editors

Disney Theatrical Group provides funding for theatre programs at Boston elementary schools.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 8:29pm on May 5, 2016☆⚑

All the World's a Summer Festival by American Theatre Editors

Acrobats, animations, naked dancers, fireworks, Ruhl in Icelandic, and Friel in German---must be summertime.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 8:20pm on May 5, 2016☆⚑

Thomas Fowlkes Is Horizon Theatre's New Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The company selects an Atlanta native after an extensive search.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 7:39pm on May 5, 2016☆⚑

San Francisco Playhouse Announces 2016"17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere by Theresa Rebeck, and new plays by Jen Silverman and Lucas Hnath.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:07pm on May 5, 2016☆⚑

The Old Globe Announces 2016"17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a world premiere by Nick Gandiello.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:33pm on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Students Celebrate August Wilson's Legacy at Monologue Competition by American Theatre Editors

Eighteen finalists from high schools across the country gathered to perform and celebrate August Wilson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:14pm on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Hard Questions, Tough Truths at Beyond Orientalism Forum by American Theatre Editors

At a recent forum about cultural appropriation, artists shared stories of microaggressions and mapped solutions for the future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38pm on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Studio Theatre Announces 2016"17 Season of Plays by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a world premiere play by Aaron Posner.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:38am on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Mildred's Umbrella Announces Lineup for 2016"17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a world premiere, topical new works, and a short play festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 8:59am on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Doris Duke Artist Awards Announced for 2016 by American Theatre Editors

6 theatre artists are among the awardees, who each receive $275,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:09am on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Florida Repertory Theatre Announces 2016"17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season includes two murder mysteries, a comedy, and a world premiere play.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:05pm on May 3, 2016☆⚑

This Month in Theatre History (May 2016) by American Theatre Editors

From theatre fires to epic outdoor performances to the Broadway premiere of 'Shuffle Along,' May had many theatrical milestones.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:48pm on May 3, 2016☆⚑

Not Willing to Wait for It: 'Deferred Action' Tackles Immigration by American Theatre Editors

Dallas Theater Center and Cara Mia Theatre Co. collaborate to address a crisis close to home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:45pm on May 3, 2016☆⚑

Know a Theatre: BLUEBARN Theatre of Omaha, Nebr. by American Theatre Editors

A company that started with $75, a white sheet, and some imagination is now a permanent fixture in Omaha's theatre scene.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:52pm on May 3, 2016☆⚑

Front & Center for May/June 2016 by American Theatre Editors

Cult-favorite musicals, murder mysteries, film adaptations, and more take the stage this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14pm on May 3, 2016☆⚑

Behind the Tony Curtain: U.S. (and U.K.) Nonprofits by American Theatre Editors

As ever, most of Broadway's biggest awards will go to shows nurtured by nonprofits.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:06am on May 3, 2016☆⚑

Playwrights Realm Sets Female-Focused 2016"17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include new plays by Sarah DeLappe, Jen Silverman, and Mfoniso Udofia.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00am on May 3, 2016☆⚑