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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…
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.'
