This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of William Wells Brown and Ellen Stewart to the beginnings of Memphis’s Playhouse on the Square and McNally’s ‘Love! Valour! Compassion!,’ December was a noteworthy month.
Why Is Susan Lieu Self-Funding a 10-City Tour?
In telling the story of her mother, who died under a careless plastic surgeon’s knife, she hopes to illuminate both grief and injustice.
People’s Light Announces 45th Anniversary Season
The season will feature the world premiere of a musical about Civil Rights activist Bayard Rustin.
Godfrey L. Simmons Jr.: Vision and Mission
The co-founding leader of Ithaca’s Civic Ensemble prepares to take the helm of the similarly community-minded HartBeat Ensemble in Connecticut.
Andy Garcia Unlocks ‘Key Largo’
Known for calm, eye-of-the-storm roles, the Florida-raised actor brings the thunder in his own adaptation of the iconic gangster drama.
Conrad Ricamora Is Ready to Be a Leading Man
Why is he doing ‘Soft Power’ in New York while filming ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ in Los Angeles? Because he finally gets to play the hero.
Token Theatre Friends: Adrienne C. Moore on Getting Ntozake Shange’s Approval
The ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress discusses learning how to dance for ‘for colored girls….’ at the Public Theater. Plus reviews of ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ and ‘Soft Power.’
Trigger Warnings: How to Handle Guns Onstage and Off
Whether the weapons are real or fake, part of the show or not, your theatre needs to be prepared.
Can Freestyle Love Supreme Be Taught?
The popular improv troupe is teaching folks its blend of improv and freestyle rap, and one of its students is now with them on Broadway.
5 Tales of Haunted Theatres to Give You a Fright
Unexplained knocking, disembodied voices, a whiskey-drinking spirit, and more fill our annual collection of stories about theatrical ghosts.