People to Watch: Ingrid Michaelson and Mark Clayton Southers
Get to know the composer behind Broadway’s ‘The Notebook,’ and the playwright behind the world premiere of ‘The Coffin Maker.’
Barclay Goldsmith, Nurturer and Warrior
With his passing, we’ve lost a tireless advocate for the talent and potential of others, particularly those on the margins.
Jonathan Norton Named Dallas Theater Center Interim Artistic Director
The resident playwright will succeed artistic producer Sarahbeth Grossman and work alongside executive director Kevin Moriarty.
Eboni Booth on ‘Primary Trust’: Only Connect
An interview with the playwright about fast writing, big feelings, mai tais, and Munchkins.
Millennial Approaches
Youth discount tickets aren’t just about filling houses now but about creating lifelong theatregoers and donors.
Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago
On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson’s solo play, ‘How I Learned What I Learned,’ and check in with arts journalist Mike Davis.
Amber Ruffin, Happy to Live in the World of ‘The Wiz’
The busy writer was brought on to preserve the essence of the iconic show, while pruning dated language (and adding fresh jokes).
Timothy Rogers Named Charleston Stage Managing Director
Rogers succeeds former managing director Frank Mack.
‘Tommy,’ Can You Hear Me? I’m Not Gonna Take It
From its casting to its staging, the acclaimed new Broadway revival of the iconic rock musical misses opportunities to engage with, and subvert, harmful tropes around Deafness and disability.
Chris Durang Was My Willy Wonka
A sweet, sane soul who wrote hilarious, deranged, profoundly human plays, he showed us all how to dance on the funny/serious tightrope.