9,589 stories from American Theatre
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
As Haven Theatre closes its doors after 10 years in the city, it takes with it an initiative that has helped foster 7 cohorts of emerging directors.
A Swedish production about teen insomnia tests the boundaries of storytelling with virtual technology.
Somewhere between the earth and the stars, tradition and experimentation, La MaMa and the Met Opera, he keeps exploring his art form's possibilities.
A new staging of Ghassan Kanafani's novella inaugurates Golden Thread's 2024 Season of Palestine with a reminder of our past and invites us to consider a future of joyful resistance.
Leak succeeds Andrew Hungerford, who has stepped away from the theatre after 10 years.
Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey discuss faith, adapting a classic, and loving musical theatre.
This month Brian talks to the writer and producer about pivoting from teaching, feeling stuck in development hell, and championing local storytellers.
Craig Lucas's fanciful, freighted romance returns to the theatre that commissioned it, South Coast Repertory, this time with songs attached.
With a 7-show season at 2 of Center Theatre Group's venues, the new artistic director is putting special focus on reviving the beloved, beleaguered Mark Taper Forum.
In this month's Chicago newsletter, theatremakers Jillian Leff and Joel Willison share what inspires them and the American Theatre team invites you to join us for a special event in the city.
This summer, Langs will succeed Scott Zigler as dean of the School of Drama where he studied directing decades ago.
With 3 productions this spring, the busy playwright's kaleidoscopic historical fantasias"and their civic patience"are finding new homes.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
The Ashley Stewart CEO and best-selling author will speak on business models for change at the national convening in Chicago in June.
Hosted by Peppermint, the event will feature staged readings of 10 short plays that will then be made available for fundraising use across the nation.
A new book looks at the marriages of convenience"and backstage inconveniences"behind the filming of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
The founding artistic director of the influential New York City performance venue talks about the shows she's loved, the changes she's seen, and the road ahead.
'The Felt Menagerie' at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans puts a comic spin on the playwright's tragic characters.
Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
An experienced director and indpendent producer, she has helmed successful shows at the Rep in recent years.
The former People's Light managing director succeeded Grace Grillet in the position last week.
Thirty theatres of color will receive $10,000 grants for general operating support.
Get to know the composer behind Broadway's 'The Notebook,' and the playwright behind the world premiere of 'The Coffin Maker.'
With his passing, we've lost a tireless advocate for the talent and potential of others, particularly those on the margins.
