Token Theatre Friends: Into the Woods With Britney Simpson
The Friends take a road trip to see ‘Into the Woods,’ in actual nature, and talk to Britney Simpson, the production’s Baker’s Wife; plus reviews of ‘Sea Wall/A Life’ and ‘Bat Out of Hell.’
Arkansas Rep Sets 2020 Season Under New Artistic Director
The season will include plays by Holland Taylor, Simon Stephens, and the musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie.’
Austin Playhouse Announces 20th Season
The lineup will include works by Lauren Gunderson, Paula Vogel, and more.
Without Walls Festival to Feature Third Rail Projects, Strange Fruit
The 2019 festival, presented by La Jolla Playhouse, will feature new interactive works from around the globe.
Paderewski Was a Player, and Here Come the Plays
A century after his heyday, a Polish pianist and statesman is suddenly a hot stage property.
The Subtext: Writing Comic Book Plays With Crystal Skillman
The author of ‘Open’ and ‘Mary and Max’ talks about how comic books influence her plays (and her marriage).
Victory Gardens Theater Names 2019-20 Directors Inclusion Initiative
The cohort includes Alexander (Lex) Turner, Lanise Antoine Shelley, Christina Casano, Jeremy Ohringer, and Aliza Feder.
Kerry Reid, Windy City Witness
The longtime critic and reporter, now theatre and dance editor at the Chicago Reader, gives her take on the city’s vibrant, often misunderstood theatre scene.
OSF Announces New Round of American Revolutions Commissions
Zakiyyah Alexander, Jaclyn Backhaus, E.M. Lewis, Mary Katheryn Nagle, Sara Nović, and Sanaz Toossi will create works for the project.
Goodman Theatre Names 2019-20 Playwrights Unit
Four Chicago-based writers will develop new works as part of the year-long residency.