8,501 stories from Backstage
Virtually every past Fringe production that went on to enjoy an extended life received one of the festival's awards -- from "Debbie Loves Dallas" to "Urinetown."
Given the world events of the last several years, can anyone blame theatre artists if they should get, now and again, a little tired of mining contemporary politics?
Sept. 22 Premiere Sets Stage for Fields, Webster, de Mille Centennials
Stars Headline 'Sunday in the Park'; Sondheim to Appear
Translating plays is a specialized art, one requiring a deep affinity for nuance as well as an unyielding, instinctual sense for when liberties may be taken.
2004-05 Broadway Season Preview
Jessica Hecht was recently singled out for praise by New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley. Hecht is dismissive: "You have to keep this in perspective."
Live Arts Festival and Fringe Run Simultaneously in September
Signature Theatre Company was the only theatre organization selected to participate in the LDMC's plans. Yet what of all the theatre companies that were not short-listed?
"I like the fact that we're not performing for aficionados," says playwright Bathsheba Doran. "It's an opportunity for us to encounter a pure response."
In Weeks 2 and 3, he worried about how he would pay for it, writing a new ending, and making salary offers to friends-turned-employees.
Clearly, Lee Summers is a composer, book writer, lyricist, and actor. But equally important, he is an entrepreneur.
A perfectly shaded performance is like a fine piece of fabric; one can savor the intricate details, but the seams should never show. Perhaps that's one reason the role of a skilled seamstres…
Perhaps there are no earth-shattering revelations in Zagat's New York City Theater Guide, but it does offer some interesting insights about the habits of audience members.
After 30 years with one theatre -- indeed, being profoundly identified with that theatre -- jumping ship is no easy decision. Ask actor Craig Smith.
For our annual issue welcoming the seasonal influx to New York City, Back Stage has chosen to provide a smorgasbord of helpful information on how to get started.
We're a nation of many faiths. A random look at shows now playing in New York reveals faith as a recurring theme and source of inspiration.
A Plethora of Literary Managers Are Shuffling to New Assignments
Actors who work with puppets find the task a handful.
It's not that how-to courses for producers were unnecessary in the past. "It's just that nobody had thought of it." asserts producer Frederic B. Vogel.
Prolific Nigel Wright perfects the music of the night.
