Jobsite Theater Slates Season of Comedies, Dramas and a Musical Parody by American Theatre Editors

Florida theatre's 2016--16 season will range from Shakespeare to a 'Silence of the Lambs' parody.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:14pm on March 9, 2015☆⚑

Charles Schulz, Louis Sachar and Roald Dahl Lead First Stage's 2015"16 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Milwaukee company's 29th season also includes the world premiere of a stage adaptation of 'Ella Enchanted' and new works in the theatre's First Steps series.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56pm on March 9, 2015☆⚑

Actors Theatre of Louisville's Season to Include Wilson, the Hypocrites and Humana by American Theatre Editors

Also on deck for the Kentucky theatre are plays by Amy Herzog and Rebecca Gilman, 'Peter and the Starcatcher' and a few holiday favorites.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:47pm on March 9, 2015☆⚑

Michael Feingold Wins Nathan Award for Criticism by American Theatre Editors

The former Village Voice critic takes the award for online writing at TheaterMania.com, particularly two pieces, one playful, the other thoughtful.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54am on March 9, 2015☆⚑

PlayMakers Rep's New Season to Include Six Plays and 1 Sondheim by American Theatre Editors

The final season from outgoing a.d. Joseph Haj will include solo shows by Trieu Tran and KJ Sanchez, plus a new take on 'Three Sisters' by Libby Appel.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:34am on March 9, 2015☆⚑

Out of the Loop Fringe Fest, a Texas Experiment Now Hitting Lucky 13 by American Theatre Editors

When Water Tower Theatre first created its own multidisciplinary festival, it relied on national names to raise its profile. Now the local acts are more popular than the out-of-towners.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:17am on March 9, 2015☆⚑

'Shockheaded Peter' Gets a Steampunk-Rock Makeover at Company One by American Theatre Editors

The Army of Broken Toys revive, and reorchestrate, the creepy Tiger Lillies musical. It's still not for kids---and it's louder (you can sample some exclusive tracks, below).

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:59pm on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Anne Washburn and Lucas Hnath Nab Prestigious Whiting Awards by American Theatre Editors

The literary awards, given to 10 writers each year, has gone to the playwrights of 'Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play' and 'The Christians.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07pm on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Rick Dildine Back to St. Louis After Short Stint at Shakespeare & Company by American Theatre Editors

After just over six months as head of the Massachusetts theatre, he'll return to Shakespeare Festival St. Louis with a slightly different title.

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

Segal Center Spring Events Slate Includes Sibyl Kempson, Ayad Akhtar, Leslie Ayvazian by American Theatre Editors

The CUNY center's free programs will also include screenings of films by two avant-garde theatre auteurs, Lee Breuer and Richard Foreman.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:31pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Theatre Development Fund Names TDF/Irene Sharaff Design Awardees by American Theatre Editors

Tony-winning costume designer Jess Goldstein and scenic designer Douglas W. Schmidt are among the winners of the design-centric awards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:00pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Know a Theatre: Arkansas Repertory Theatre of Little Rock, Ark. by American Theatre Editors

Nearing its 40th year, the $4 million LORT theatre programs big shows for audiences as varied as the state, and it's set to expand this spring.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:32am on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces 40th Season by American Theatre Editors

The Little Rock-based theatre's 2015--16 season will include classic and contemporary musicals, plus a world premiere directed by Jason Alexander.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:32pm on March 4, 2015☆⚑

Letts, Baker, Guirgis Lead Steppenwolf Theatre Company 2015"16 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago company's 40th season will contain a world premiere by Tracy Letts and a new adaptation of John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:49pm on March 4, 2015☆⚑

Tena Štivicić Wins the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by American Theatre Editors

The Croatian playwright has won the biggest and oldest prize for female playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:52pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

When the Art in a Museum Is Live by American Theatre Editors

Boundary-busting troupes like the Civilians, Pig Iron and Native Voices have staged plays in partnership with---and in counterpoint to---the art on the walls.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:45pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

The Kennedy Center Announces 2015"16 Season by American Theatre Editors

Juliette Binoche as Antigone, a Brazilian 'Oliver Twist' by Karen Zacarias and a women's voices festival anchor the Kennedy Center's theatrical season

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:11pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

Strawdog Travels '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by American Theatre Editors

How do you adapt an underwater epic for the stage? Very carefully, say adaptors Ann Sonneville and Clint Sheffer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:43pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Beth Henley Takes a 'Laugh' Break by American Theatre Editors

After penning a dark, intense family drama, the Mississippi-born playwright started watching old silent comedies. The result: a frothy, flowery farce.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:49pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Set and Costume Designer David Zinn Goes Big, Keeps It Real by American Theatre Editors

Whether working downtown at Target Margin, uptown on Broadway or out of state on an opera, Zinn wrestles with space and beautifies the awkward.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:34pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Editor's Note for March 2015 by American Theatre Editors

Plays outside the theatre walls are the focus of our two main features; plays outside other theatrical traditions are the subjects of others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:55pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

The Gamm's Season 31 Offers a Range of Classic and Contemporary Plays by American Theatre Editors

A political satire by George Brant and a drama by Andrew Case about police brutality highlight a season that also includes Williams, Shakespeare and McDonagh.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:37pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate in 'The Good Book' by American Theatre Editors

After taking on Homer with 'An Iliad,' Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare tackle the Bible for Chicago's Court Theater---and find that the Scriptures can give as good as they get.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:12pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Onstage This Week: Mar. 2-9 by American Theatre Editors

Families both fictive and real, and our alternately shared and shirked responsibility to our fellow humans, related or not, are among the themes highlighted this week onstage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

People's Light Slates Seven-Show Season of Dramas, Comedies and Musicals by American Theatre Editors

The Pennsylvania theatre includes dramas by Laura Schellhardt and Zak Berkman, a new Musketeers musical, a Jane Austen adaptation and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:48am on March 2, 2015☆⚑