Paige Evans, a key force in drawing attention to new plays and writers in New York, has been named artistic director of the Signature Theatre. She will take over the reins of one of the city’s pre-eminent nonprofit  companies in July, when founding a.d. James Houghton steps down after more than 25 years. Houghton, who also heads the drama division of the Juilliard School, has been battling stomach c…
SOURCE: Deadline at 02:59PM on January 7, 2016