Akhtar is attuned to the issues facing an immigrant generation caught between 21st-century mores and the conservative traditions of their faith. The post Ayad Akhtar on the Underlying Themes…
The English actor, who's married to playwright Lolita Chakrabarti, talked to us about bringing Aldridge's story, their labor of love, to the stage. The post <em>Red Velvet</em> I…
"There is something about this story that I believe moves people," says Stacey Mindich, a lead producer of the new Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County. "And, as a musical, it has …
The playwright discusses the origins of Tales from Vienna and his interest in carnal activities in the context of world history. The post <em>Tales from Red Vienna</em> Interview…
We spoke to the actor and director about their long-term friendship, and about the two plays at the Cort Theatre. The post Interview: Ian McKellen and Sean Mathias on <em>Waiting for G…
Stole has a devoted cult following that dates back to the 1970s, when she became an outrageously wacky fixture in the trash comedies of John Waters. The post Interview: Mink Stole Talks <…
For the theatergoer, the Shaw Festival offers the increasingly rare opportunity of seeing a large repertory acting company at work. The post Repertory Acting at Work: The 2013 Shaw Festival …
With expert comic timing and devastating charm, Urie plays an out-of-work gay actor who's hired to work for Barbra Streisand. The post Hello, Gorgeous: An Interview with <em>Buyer &…
We sat down with Beane in the historic Lyceum theater to talk about his works now playing on Broadway. The post Douglas Carter Beane Talks About Burlesque, Gay History, and <em>Cindere…
"I have always felt irrationally at home in Chris' world," says Tony Award and Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver, beaming at playwright Christopher Durang while discussing their latest collabor…
Mandvi talked to us recently about the play and his role as the lawyer. The post A Comic's <em>Disgraced</em> Drama: An Interview with Aasif Mandvi appeared first on Slant Magazi…
O'Hara spoke to us recently about his collaboration with actor-playwright Colman Domingo. The post Interview: Director Robert O'Hara Talks Colman Domingo's <em>Wild with Happy</em&g…
Thomas is back on Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club's revival of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. The post Honoring Structure: An Interview with <em>An Enemy of the People&l…
We recently spoke with the actor about his career and his current role. The post The Right Way: An Interview with <em>Uncle Vanya</em>'s Reed Birney appeared first on Slant Magaz…
At La MaMA, a group of downtown artists have concocted a theater piece that aims to take the sting out of death. The post Death Be Ridiculous: A Chat with <em>Etiquette of Death</em…
We recently caught up with Kahane and Bockley to chat about February House, a musical based on Sherill Tippins's book. The post <em>February House</em> Composer Gabriel Kahane an…
The most dramatic thing that happens in playwright Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles occurs at the beginning of the play. The post Family Ties: An Interview with <em>4000 Miles</em> Playwr…
The award-winning actress returns to the stage in Signature Theatre's revival of Edward Albee's The Lady From Dubuque.
The prolific playwright talks about his 75th play, Neighbourhood Watch.
One of this season's hottest tickets is a site-specific theater piece entitled Elective Affinities. The post Exorcising the Dark Side: Playwright David Adjmi Talks <em>Elective Affinit…
Don't be misled by the warm smile and the fedora in the photograph. The post Under Your Skin: An Interview with <em>Burning</em> Playwright Thomas Bradshaw appeared first on Slan…
The California-born playwright, now 54, has become one of the preeminent Asian-American voices in the theater. The post Between East and West: An Interview with David Henry Hwang appeared fi…
Cabaret, drag, and performance artist, Joey Arias is a potent experience all by himself. The post A Grand Folly: An Interview with <em>Arias with a Twist</em> Masterminds Joey Ar…
Nothing is quite what it seems in Jonas Hassen Khemiri's Invasion! The post Capturing the Incapturable: Playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri on <em>Invasion!</em> appeared first on Sl…
With Labor Day, summer vacations, and weekend getaways behind us, it's time again to tune into the city's arts and culture vibe. The post 2011 Theater Fall Preview appeared first on Slant Ma…