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The inaugural festival explores mortality through art, performance, and collective care at Pennsylvania's Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Shayok Misha Chowdhury's new play at the Bushwick Starr isn't just about his mother, the physicist Bulbul Chakraborty. She's also his co-star.
The British playwright is all over U.S. stages this spring, with her adaptation of 'Life of Pi' on tour and a city-specific rewrite of her play 'Hymn' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
The versatile actor and artist talks about their role in 'Curious Incident,' about solidarity and kindness in a time of struggle, and about why intersectional representation matters.
Ahead of concerts at Steppenwolf and Ravinia, Kelli O'Hara reflects on her journey, artistry and breath work, and the "service" of performing.
An original collaborator on 'The 25th Annual Spelling Bee' recalls its intense creation and the generous spirits that blessed it.
The brilliant composer/lyricist is remembered by a Tony-winning collaborator for his unique, unpredictable taste and his fierce but unassuming craft.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Dewey succeeds former executive director Angela Gieras, and begins the role June 1.
A tuition-free program started by Theatre Producers of Colors is mentoring a new generation of theatremakers.
Scéal Nua regularly gathers writers with varied relationships to a common heritage to develop their work in a culturally responsive setting.
Candle House Collective's personalized immersive experience engages participants in a series of 20-minute phone calls that can go to some very odd, personal places.
This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about 'Gypsy' and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue.
Altadena Arts and Eliot Arts Magnet School students will perform 'Shrek Jr.' at the Ahmanson next week.
Equity's Hiring Bias and Wage Gap Report shows gradual, positive steps towards a fairer industry.
As in 'Cambodian Rock Band' and 'The Great Leap,' Lauren Yee's new play at Seattle Rep mashes up communism and pop culture, in a mix that resonates beyond its historic setting.
Past winner James Ijames presented the award to Birkenmeier tonight.
A national initiative led by theatremaker Bo Frazier will develop new works about the often overlooked history of gender nonconformity.
Guided by a vision that was as much philosophical as theatrical, he built"and tenaciously defended"an influential theatre that ran against the grain in an industry town.
'John Proctor is the Villain,' now on Broadway, is just one in a spate of recent plays that offer feminist correctives to 'The Crucible' and 'Death of a Salesman.'
The subscriptions will give actors access to tailor their search for specific plays and monologues.
French assumes the position after serving as CTC's current deputy managing director.
2 auspicious births (Al Pacino, Bill Irwin), a Shepard premiere, a 'Hedwig' closing, and a Covid anniversary.
The court refused to block the NEA from reimposing a restriction on funding for projects deemed to promote 'gender ideology,' even as they maintained that the rule likely violates the First …
The busy playwright, with three world premieres kicking off 2025, discusses juggling multiple projects and the privilege of being a working artist.
