8,501 stories from Backstage
Lawyers Probing Pisano Handled SAG Merger
Ray Cooney, master farceur, says the style is regarded as one of the most skilled of all acting traditions.
One of today's most successful musical theatre choreographers, Kathleen Marshall spoke to an audience recently about the evolution of her career.
For our annual British Alternative issue, London correspondent Mark Shenton offers an insider's guide to living, working, and playing in London.
"That's what I play -- blue-collar Italian-Americans. You got to be typecast in order to work. I've been blessed." So asserts actor Michael Rispoli.
If your theatre company's bank account hasn't been balanced in recent weeks or months, consider what a Washington, D.C.-based coalition of philanthropic organizations has done.
In helming plays, Rick Sparks keeps his actors comfortable by his attitude--and his choice of music.
Terrence McNally is disturbed by the fact that Broadway is "a circus identified with smash hits, as opposed to plays that examine the human condition. The message is all wrong."
Playwright Wallace Shawn is convinced that his play "Aunt Dan and Lemon," now enjoying a revival Off-Broadway at the Acorn Theater, has greater political resonance than ever.
The rise of musicals in concert -- despite limited runs and modest production values -- manage to attract top-tier stars and are typically underwritten by scores of fiercely loyal subscriber…
The Trilogy Theatre, a set of two black-box playhouses that represented one of the most affordable theatre deals left in Midtown, will be forced to shut its doors on Sat., May 15.
Performers are known for their open hearts when it comes to supporting and performing in benefits. It's truly part of the magic of our business.
SAG CEO, a Director in Firm, Sells Stock Held in Trust
There has not been much for the Royal Shakespeare Company to celebrate of late. However, if the beginning of 2004 is anything to go by, the company's fortunes may well have changed for the better.
"I'm not eager to see Xerxes as George W., despite the hubris and the fact that he wages a war that he can't win in order to outshine his father," stresses Shepard Sobel.
Banks Bestow Beans for Pair of Playhouses
Working at the nation's theme parks can offer you a chance to hone your craft--outdoors and for pay, too.
Paul Giamatti, who has earned critical accolades for his role as Harvey Pekar in the HBO Films/Fine Line Features comedy "American Splendor," is in final negotiations to star opposite Russel…
While you are amassing your W-2s and 1099s that are beginning to roll in now, it's not too early to think about deductions and credits to help reduce your tax burden.
