Arena Stage Slates Premieres, Coproductions, 1 Broadway-Bound Musical by American Theatre Editors

Among a group of new plays, imports and revivals, the D.C. theatre's next season includes two shows set amid its hometown political scene.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01pm on February 12, 2015☆⚑

Direct From Paris, 'An American in Paris' by American Theatre Editors

How a Gershwin classic went from the concert hall to the cinema, and from Paris's Théâtre du Châtelet to Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 7:20am on February 12, 2015☆⚑

'The Second Girl' Expands on Eugene O'Neill's 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' by American Theatre Editors

The design team of 'The Second Girl' at Huntington Theatre Company go hyper-realistic, creating a real working kitchen, where the cast members could clean, iron and cook a real chicken

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:01pm on February 11, 2015☆⚑

The Civilians Uncover the Craft and Humanity of Porn in 'Pretty Filthy' by American Theatre Editors

Director Steve Cosson explains how his troupe's new show fits into a tradition of backstage musicals---and not just because of the crescendos and climaxes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:37pm on February 11, 2015☆⚑

New Musical About Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Kicks Off TheatreWorks New Season by American Theatre Editors

The Silicon Valley company, known for shepherding new musicals, will also bring back its singing 'Emma' in a season that also includes plays by Margulies and Auburn.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:57pm on February 11, 2015☆⚑

MCC Programs Matthew Lopez, Noah Haidle, John Pollono for 2015"16 Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2014--15 season at the NYC theatre will feature a drag queen, an abducted teen and a little magical realism.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:03pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Maltz Jupiter Season to Offer Mystery, Music and Nixon by American Theatre Editors

The South Florida theatre's 12th season will include 'The Mousetrap,' 'Will Rogers Follies,' 'Kiss Me, Kate,' 'Frost/Nixon' and 'Billy Elliot.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:03pm on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Starry Williamstown Summer Includes World Premieres by Inge, Morisseau and Friedman by American Theatre Editors

Highlights include real-life couple Audra McDonald and Will Swenson doing O'Neill, Eric Bogosian and Cynthia Nixon as literary types, and a double header of new British plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 7:33am on February 10, 2015☆⚑

Jonathan K. Waller Promoted to Managing Director at Everyman Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The Baltimore theatre's director of marketing has been promoted to managing director

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:53pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Kelli Strickland to Replace Megan Wildebour as Hypocrites' Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

It's not just the artistic directorship that's changing hands at the growing Chicago ensemble.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:18pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Playwrights Horizons Season to Include Premieres by Anne Washburn, Gregory Moss by American Theatre Editors

The New York City theatre's new season includes two world premiere plays, plus new works by Lucas Hnath, Taylor Mac, Jordan Harrison and Danai Gurira.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:55pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

For Its 50th, Children's Theatre Company Slates Premieres, Collaborations by American Theatre Editors

MINNEAPOLIS: Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary season in 2015–16. To commemorate it, the company’s season will feature five world premieres,…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:37pm on February 9, 2015☆⚑

Onstage This Week: Feb. 9-16 by American Theatre Editors

History, both real and reimagined, inspires several offerings this week; many of the rest hone in on intimacy, both authentic and fictive.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:31am on February 9, 2015☆⚑

James Ortiz Talks the Puppets in His 'Wizard of Oz' Prequel 'The Woodsman' by American Theatre Editors

A young puppet theatre company tells the untold story of the Tin Man using an aluminum puppet and the Wicked Witch of the East

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:37pm on February 6, 2015☆⚑

Top of the Pods by American Theatre Editors

Two weeks' worth of free talk, including a new voice in the mix.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:06pm on February 6, 2015☆⚑

'Identity' Is Theme of New Repertory Theatre's 2015-16 Season by American Theatre Editors

New plays by Steven Yockey and Kirsten Greenidge, plus a new 'Snow Queen' musical, are slated for the Massachusetts theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:17pm on February 6, 2015☆⚑

Getting Gorey with Alley Theatre's 'Dracula' by American Theatre Editors

For their version of Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale, the design team at the Alley Theatre channeled the ghost of Edward Gorey.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:10pm on February 6, 2015☆⚑

Dallas Theater Center 2015-16 Season Includes Three World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The Texas theatre's new season has a little bit of picking, a little bit of grinning, and plays about immigration, isolation, dreams and visions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:21pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Bill Pullman Plays Othello as a Stranger in a Strange Land (Norway) by American Theatre Editors

Language and culture, not race, are the faultlines in a new adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy by Norwegian director Stein Winge.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:41pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Oklahoma City Rep Doesn't Go to 'The Mountaintop' Alone by American Theatre Editors

The state's largest Equity house fosters collaboration, not competition, by partnering with nearby companies, including the Pollard Theatre and the Poteet Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:22pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Shakespeare Theatre Co. Season Includes Gender-Bent 'Shrew,' Remixed 'Salomé' by American Theatre Editors

The D.C.-based classical theatre's 2015-16 slate will strip down 'Salomé' and put a dress on Billy Porter, who'll play Kate in 'The Taming of the Shrew.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:59pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Marcus Gardley Wins $4000 Glickman Award by American Theatre Editors

The African-American playwright will be recognized at Theatre Bay Area's annual conference for his Lorca-inspired play 'The House that will not Stand.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:44pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Announces May-December Season by American Theatre Editors

The troupe announces a slate of classics, including two works by Shakespeare and one with Shakespeare as a character.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:09pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

'Matilda' and 'Gentleman's Guide' Highlight Next TUTS Season by American Theatre Editors

Theatre Under the Stars' Broadway slate includes last year's Best Musical Tony winner alongside three musicals built around British children.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:37pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalists Announced by American Theatre Editors

Nominees for the women-only playwright honor include Lisa D'Amour, Clare Barron, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Lindsey Ferrentino, Heidi Schreck and Ruby Rae Spiegel.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:07pm on February 4, 2015☆⚑