Tuesday, February 24, 2026
In this excerpt from her new book 'Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths,' a colleague of the Julian Beck's recalls his final years and roles.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
In this month's newsletter, we look at a new pilot program at South Coast Rep and hear from educators on keys to preparing students for the professional world.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:17AM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 17, 2026
In advance of TCG's upcoming National Conference in San Juan this summer, Rosalina Perales discusses Puerto Rico's theatre evolution.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:11PM[SHARE]Monday, February 16, 2026
With some MFA theatre programs closing and others opening, an educator talks to colleagues about the state of the academy.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM[SHARE]Our annual Winter issue on theatre training explores on-the-ground realities for those seeking to grow through institutions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM[SHARE]Friday, February 13, 2026
'Muleheaded' depicts the famous falling out of 2 Harlem Renaissance luminaries, while 'Kramer/Fauci' puts a stark spin on a tetchy dialogue from the height of the AIDS plague.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Phanésia Pharel's new play explores both the common ground and the divides between a Haitian mother and her U.S.-born daughter.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:54PM[SHARE]On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of 'Hedda Gabler' at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of a new take on 'Pal Joey' at Arena Stage, and the writer of a ke…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:06AM[SHARE]Friday, February 6, 2026
A longtime colleague recalls his time working for and with the storied director and producer.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:23AM[SHARE]On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of 'Hedda Gabler' at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage, and the writer of a key story in ou…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 4, 2026
This edition includes milestones related to Langston Hughes, Montreal's Black Theatre Workshop, Tennessee Williams, and Lucas Hnath.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:39PM[SHARE]Play On Shakespeare's Head of Partnerships shares three ways to expand the thinking around ingrained collaborative dynamics.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27PM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 3, 2026
This edition features artists, leaders, and educators bringing the heat in Arizona theatre.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM[SHARE]Friday, January 30, 2026
The maker of the original film reflects on how his gory fable about vagina dentata became a savagely witty stage musical by Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:16PM[SHARE]Thursday, January 29, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The theatre's expanded new hub will host revivals, new works, and more intimate smaller plays and live music.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:55AM[SHARE]Friday, January 23, 2026
2 playwrights talk to theatremakers in the West Bank and Gaza, who are continuing their resistance to occupation with their art and their witness.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Wisconsin theatre just announced 6 new plays, to roll out over the coming seasons, and 3 new commissions, thanks to $1 million gift for new-play development.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM[SHARE]With a script by Simon Stephens and a (video-captured) cast of 4, a new mixed-reality experience at The Shed may be the closest this new medium has come to a bona fide play.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Originally set for a 2-week presentation at the Kennedy Center, the new TYA play by Keiko Green now, instead, hopes to extend its Seattle run.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:12AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A former student and colleague remembers Shakespeare & Co.'s founder as a mind-blowing, career-shaping teacher, leader, and model.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:26PM[SHARE]The prolific L.A. playwright chats about his newest autobiographical play, 'My Son the Playwright,' and how his family has shaped his artistry.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM[SHARE]Friday, January 16, 2026
Offscript is American Theatre's flagship podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts (including Spotify and Apple Podcasts). Our first episode of 2026 features an interv…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:53PM[SHARE]The collaboration aims to fill healthcare gaps for Equity actors and stage managers who need one more week of work to secure their coverage.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:24PM[SHARE]Karin Coonrod explains why 'King Lear' is apocalyptic but not bleak, and a new staging of an iconic film returns it to its theatrical roots.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM[SHARE]Thursday, January 15, 2026
The versatile actor-writer talks about his autobiographical solo show, 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' which plays at 3 theatres this year.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:32PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Ty Defoe and All My Relations Collective's new show, seen last year in 2 cities, uses puppetry, dance, and multimedia to tell a story of belonging.
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