Friday, August 14, 2015
Two new books look at companies that serve audiences outside the institutional theatre's cocoon of privilege.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:18PM[SHARE]Thursday, August 13, 2015
The Canadian company has selected the seasoned British director, best known for his work at London's Globe, to succeed Jackie Maxwell.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:43AM[SHARE]The Kentucky company will present the work of a Pulitzer-, Oscar-, and Tony-winning author, as well as a world premiere.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:24AM[SHARE]The real-life story of jailhouse meetings between two music-loving siblings is the basis of a new play at B Street Theatre.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:33AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 12, 2015
The impressively bearded administrator joins the venerable puppet company to help steer it in a fiscally responsible direction.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:14PM[SHARE]This Los Angeles playwright/performer didn't let blindness keep him from seeing the world.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:17AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 11, 2015
In an excerpt from a major new collection of his writings, the theatre visionary reveals how a sense of place has informed his work and his worldview.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:57PM[SHARE]Monday, August 10, 2015
The Kennedy Center's international programming will showcase original works from around the globe, including some choice U.S. offerings.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:02PM[SHARE]Among the new plays is 'Byhalia, Mississippi,' which will debut in several cities at once in hopes of sparking an online conversation among audiences.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:38PM[SHARE]From living room dramas to brand new musicals, from Aspen to Coral Gables, another eclectic week of theatre in the U.S.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:14AM[SHARE]The American musical is in fine shape, both its brand-new and revival corps. This wasn't always the case.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:16AM[SHARE]Friday, August 7, 2015
The theatre will present world premieres from Evan Linder, Chelsea Marcantel, and William Glick.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:07PM[SHARE]This is the inaugural season at the company's new home at the Lex Theatre.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:51PM[SHARE]The two-play season will feature Israeli playwright Motti Lerner and George Bernard Shaw.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:13PM[SHARE]Thursday, August 6, 2015
Like its subject, the new musical's author has close aides and allies, including director Thomas Kail, music director Alex Lacamoire, and the Public's Oskar Eustis.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:09PM[SHARE]The eight artists recognized in the field of theatre includes Megan Sandberg-Zakian, Jonathan Payne, Adam Rigg, and Joshua Brody.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM[SHARE]The roster includes a three area premieres, including two plays and a musical.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:35PM[SHARE]The roster includes a play by Graham Greene and a coproduction with EST/Sloan of a new play Anna Ziegler.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:30PM[SHARE]The playwright will receive $40,000 over three years, in a fellowship sponsored by the Jerome Foundation and distributed by the Lark.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Erin B. Mee's "Ferry Play" costs only $1.99, and readers can download it onto their phones, get on any Staten Island ferry, and have a personalized theatrical experience.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:29PM[SHARE]It's the all in-house edition of Offscript! The editors talk to our outgoing founder/editor-in-chief Jim O'Quinn about 30-plus years of 'American Theatre,' and the field then and now.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:47AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 4, 2015
A brand new production company dedicated to the Southern playwright kicks off with a rarely staged work.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:57PM[SHARE]Leadership transitions at Mu Performing Arts, Penumbra Theatre, and the Guthrie Theater raise questions as well as expectations for the future.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:43AM[SHARE]Monday, August 3, 2015
The slate includes a new play from the El Teatro Campesino founder, as well as a political drama, a farce, and a musical.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:32PM[SHARE]The slate includes works from Jay Byrd, Adrienne Dawes, and the Mighty Mighty Pressure Cooker, tackling themes of bullying, feminism, and roads not taken.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:38PM[SHARE]The theatre has named a local actor to lead the company alongside artistic director Jenny Larson.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:37PM[SHARE]In a season dedicated to developing and producing new work, the company will premiere new plays by MJ Kaufman and William Francis Hoffman.
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