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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Arts Access Fund to Provide Accessible Tickets in New York City by American Theatre Editors

12 New York City theatres will receive funding from the New York Community Trust and the Jerome L. Greene Foundation for ticketing programs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:37PM[SHARE]

Public Theater to Premiere 'Hercules' Musical by American Theatre Editors

Alan Menken and Kristoffer Diaz will adapt the Disney movie for a free production at Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:06PM[SHARE]

How 'The Prom' Is a Milestone for Queer Girls by American Theatre Editors

The new musical on Broadway follows on the heels of 'Fun Home' and 'Indecent' to show that bi/pan/queer/lesbian women have stories that are worth telling.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:23PM[SHARE]

Audible Announces Second Cohort of Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

Audible will support the development of 10 new theatre works.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature 15 productions, including a world premiere by David M. Lutken.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM[SHARE]

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the birth of actor Phyllis Frelich to the opening of Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre Company and premieres by Albee and Nottage, February has been a significant month for theatre.

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Monday, February 4, 2019

#ReviewtheRainbow: Our Editors G-Chat on the 'Skittles' Musical by American Theatre Editors

This year, rather than airing a Super Bowl ad, the candy corporation hired Will Eno and Michael C. Hall to do live, one-time-only musical. WTF?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM[SHARE]

Loretta Greco Presented With Zelda Fichandler Award by American Theatre Editors

Greco's accomplishments in theatre were honored at a ceremony last week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:32PM[SHARE]

Playwrights Announced for 2019 Finish Line Commission by American Theatre Editors

Plays by Leah Nanako Winkler, Kate Hamill, and Herbert Siguenza will receive a staged reading at Cygnet Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:17PM[SHARE]

After an Injury, 'Spaceman' Readies Its Relaunch by American Theatre Editors

Last year Erin Treadway broke bones and stopped the show, but now she's back in Leegrid Stevens's solo piece about a weightless trip to Mars.

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Friday, February 1, 2019

Raven Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago theatre's season lineup will include a world premiere by Mat Smart.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:40PM[SHARE]

Playwrights Realm Launches New Play Festival by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway theatre will present readings of new works by MJ Kaufman, Nia Witherspoon, Michael Yates Crowley, and Asiimwe Deborah Kawe.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:39PM[SHARE]

Managing Director Rich Whittington to Depart Triad Stage by American Theatre Editors

Whittington will step down from the North Carolina theatre at the end of the 2018-19 season, following a 20-year-long run.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM[SHARE]

Festival Roundup Part Deux: Not Our First Rodeo by American Theatre Editors

It wasn't quite the season of our discontent, but this year's January festivals felt a bit less binge-able than usual, despite the high points.

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The Inexhaustible Leigh Silverman by American Theatre Editors

The trailblazing director takes tension and turns it into art.

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

What's in a Name Change? The Case of Flint Youth Theatre Vs. Flint Rep by American Theatre Editors

What happened when a beloved Michigan theatre for young audiences rebranded itself as a theatre for all.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:02PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Eddie George Brings His 'A' Game to the Stage by American Theatre Editors

The former NFL player's latest stage venture is 'Topdog/Underdog' at Nashville Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:14PM[SHARE]

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Florida theatre company's season will feature musical comedies, murder mysteries, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:43PM[SHARE]

League of Professional Theatre Women Announces 2019 Awards by American Theatre Editors

The annual Theatre Women awards recognize the work of female artists and their contributions to the field.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM[SHARE]

Palm Beach Dramaworks to Feature World Premiere in 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will also include four critically acclaimed works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

TCG's 2019 Gala to Honor Tony Kushner, Rick Miramontez, Martha R. Ingram by American Theatre Editors

The evening will feature special performances from upcoming Broadway shows 'Oklahoma!' and 'Hadestown.'

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Annie Baker and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins to Join Faculty of U.T. Austin by American Theatre Editors

The playwrights, both MacArthur fellows, will start at U.T. in the fall.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM[SHARE]

Stacey Rose to Receive Bonnie and Terry Burman New Play Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwright is the inaugural winner of the national contest at Barrington Stage Company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:06AM[SHARE]

It's Noh, It's Viewpoints"It's Superdrama by American Theatre Editors

How U.S.-trained director Jon Kellam has adapted global influences into a new theatrical form with the Italian company Bämsemble.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:15AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 28, 2019

Trigger Warnings Are Not Enough: Why You Need an EDI Advocate by American Theatre Editors

When working on a show with sensitive topics, such as an adaptation of 'Dracula' with violence and blood, a diversity advocate can help you work through the uncomfortable conversations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:28AM[SHARE]
Friday, January 25, 2019

Token Theatre Friends: Live at BroadwayCon by American Theatre Editors

The Friends host a live show at BroadwayCon, where they talk with Max Vernon and Diana Oh about queer representation and making non-traditional theatre.

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What Dreams May Come: A VR 'Hamlet' Puts Us in the Room by American Theatre Editors

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has teamed with Google to make an immersive virtual-reality adaptation, viewed by a ghostly roving camera.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:53AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 24, 2019

Cygnet Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include four musicals, two dramas, and a political thriller.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:10PM[SHARE]

Golden Thread Productions Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include a U.S. debut, a world premiere, a short play festival, and an International Women's Day homage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:59PM[SHARE]

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Announces 2019 Finalists by American Theatre Editors

Among the finalists are Heidi Schreck, Lauren Yee, Martyna Majok, Hilary Bettis, Lily Padilla, and Jackie Sibblies Drury.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:14PM[SHARE]

Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay by American Theatre Editors

The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM[SHARE]

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