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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

TFANA Names Arin Arbus Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The company's former associate artistic director will step up when founding artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz departs in August.

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A New Wind Sweeping Down the Plain in 'O.K.!' by American Theatre Editors

In Christin Eve Cato's play at Intar Theatre, a pregnant actor finds herself in a state where she cain't say no.

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Life and (Near) Death in Broadway's 'Swept Away' by American Theatre Editors

The star of this season's shipwrecked Avett Brothers musical reflects on the show's brief, brilliant voyage"and how its dark depths rescued his first love.

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Monday, April 28, 2025

Just Sow Story: 'The Vermont Farm Project' by American Theatre Editors

Behind the scenes of a new interview-seeded 'farm-to-stage' musical at Northern Stage.

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TCG's New Survey of Nonprofit Governing Boards Is First in 10 Years by American Theatre Editors

'In Whom We Trust VI: Governing Boards Survey 2024' shows an increase in board diversity, among other changes.

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Friday, April 25, 2025

Tina CoyneSmith Joins PlayMakers as Director of External Relations by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

In 'Soft Target,' It's the Toys' Story by American Theatre Editors

Emily Kaczmarek's new play, premiering at Detroit Public Theatre, explores gun violence through the eyes of a young girl and her toys.

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Making Arrangements (and Orchestrations) on Broadway by American Theatre Editors

Orchestrator Doug Besterman ('Death Becomes Her,' 'Boop!,' 'Smash') and music director/arranger Marco Paguia ('Buena Vista Social Club') compare notes.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

A Jewish Testament: The Story of Ben Hecht's 'Warsaw Ghetto' by American Theatre Editors

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…

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New Philly Death and Arts Festival to Reimagine the Art of Dying by American Theatre Editors

The inaugural festival explores mortality through art, performance, and collective care at Pennsylvania's Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

All About My Mother: The Parent Trap of 'Rheology' by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Monday, April 21, 2025

People to Watch: Lolita Chakrabarti by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Friday, April 18, 2025

Theatrical Mustang: Where River Hetzel Finds Safety and Community by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

How William Finn Spelled Family by American Theatre Editors

An original collaborator on 'The 25th Annual Spelling Bee' recalls its intense creation and the generous spirits that blessed it.

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William Finn Knew What He Liked, and Made Plenty to Love by American Theatre Editors

The brilliant composer/lyricist is remembered by a Tony-winning collaborator for his unique, unpredictable taste and his fierce but unassuming craft.

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Guggenheim Fellows, Pell and Robeson Awards, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

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Kansas City Rep Names Jeremy Dewey Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Dewey succeeds former executive director Angela Gieras, and begins the role June 1.

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Producing the Producers of Tomorrow by American Theatre Editors

A tuition-free program started by Theatre Producers of Colors is mentoring a new generation of theatremakers.

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Monday, April 14, 2025

In New York City, a 'New Story' for Irish Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

Scéal Nua regularly gathers writers with varied relationships to a common heritage to develop their work in a culturally responsive setting.

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Friday, April 11, 2025

Your Call Is Very Important to 'Lennox Mutual' by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Offscript: George C. Wolfe's Dreams and Defiance by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

A School Musical Foiled by L.A. Wildfires to Go Up on CTG's Biggest Stage by American Theatre Editors

Altadena Arts and Eliot Arts Magnet School students will perform 'Shrek Jr.' at the Ahmanson next week.

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Equity Report: More Contracts for People of Color, Less for Women by American Theatre Editors

Equity's Hiring Bias and Wage Gap Report shows gradual, positive steps towards a fairer industry.

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Hope Collides With Change in 'Mother Russia' by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Liza Birkenmeier Receives 40th Annual Whiting Award for Drama by American Theatre Editors

Past winner James Ijames presented the award to Birkenmeier tonight.

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Baltimore Center Stage, Breaking the Binary Launch Trans History Project by American Theatre Editors

A national initiative led by theatremaker Bo Frazier will develop new works about the often overlooked history of gender nonconformity.

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Ron Sossi's Personal and Theatrical Odyssey by American Theatre Editors

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.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Revolt of Arthur Miller's Women by American Theatre Editors

'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.'

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NNPN Launches New Play Exchange Actor Subscriptions by American Theatre Editors

The subscriptions will give actors access to tailor their search for specific plays and monologues.

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Monday, April 7, 2025

Children's Theatre Company Names Ryan French Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

French assumes the position after serving as CTC's current deputy managing director.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

2 auspicious births (Al Pacino, Bill Irwin), a Shepard premiere, a 'Hedwig' closing, and a Covid anniversary.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off