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This month we talk to 2 Tony-nominated directors who specialize in new plays, and catch up with tireless critic Chris Jones for a recap of the Broadway season.
Many theatres are rethinking their board structure to address inequities and mission drift. But can new ideas break through?
How is this long-standing American theatre tradition faring in an age of social media, raised expectations, and post-Covid recovery?
A begrudging Pulitzer, a court case turned theatre (twice over), an award-winning life story, and a world premiere.
The St. Louis musical theatre mainstay, now in its 107th season, will receive the special award on June 8.
Theater Mitu's investigation into a better world proves an unexpectedly perfect fit beneath a Boston planetarium's dome.
The writer of 'Funny, Like an Abortion' and 'The Night Witches' talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she'd been able to play in school.
In a devised docu-theatre play earlier this year, Trinity Rep revisited a disastrous war"and a previous show"from all sides of the front line.
Arts organizations, including dozens of theatre companies, had NEA grants withdrawn or terminated late last week, and leadership resignations at the endowment bode ill.
The finalists were 'Oh, Mary!' by Cole Escola and 'The Ally' by Itamar Moses.
The Chicago-based nonprofit A.B.L.E.'s recent show piloted a new production process, aiming to expand the work of changing public perceptions of artists with disabilities.
In conjunction with the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Indigenous playwrights received cash awards.
The administration's 2026 budget comes at a time when the future of NEA staff and grant programs remains in doubt.
Checking in with the Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Prep, theatre programs in California, and the educators among our readership.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
The company's former associate artistic director will step up when founding artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz departs in August.
In Christin Eve Cato's play at Intar Theatre, a pregnant actor finds herself in a state where she cain't say no.
The star of this season's shipwrecked Avett Brothers musical reflects on the show's brief, brilliant voyage"and how its dark depths rescued his first love.
Behind the scenes of a new interview-seeded 'farm-to-stage' musical at Northern Stage.
'In Whom We Trust VI: Governing Boards Survey 2024' shows an increase in board diversity, among other changes.
One of the nation's most influential musical theatre institutions, now in its 46th year, is on the opposite coast from Broadway.
An alumna of UNC's graduate program who has worked in development for the university, CoyneSmith takes on a new leadership position at the Chapel Hill theatre.
Emily Kaczmarek's new play, premiering at Detroit Public Theatre, explores gun violence through the eyes of a young girl and her toys.
Orchestrator Doug Besterman ('Death Becomes Her,' 'Boop!,' 'Smash') and music director/arranger Marco Paguia ('Buena Vista Social Club') compare notes.
In 1943, when the horrors of the Holocaust were still not widely known, the famed screenwriter joined other big names for a pageant that toured the U.S. to raise awareness"and to celebrate r…
