Writing All the Time: Anthony Chisholm on August Wilson
The actor, who received a copy of the playwright’s famous speech in the mail, remembers it chiefly as an act of self-definition.
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My Dinners With August: An Interview With Charles Johnson
In 15 years of conversation, the acclaimed author formed a long, deep bond with August Wilson over shared experiences and diverging perspectives.
Angela Paton: A Fierce Presence Onstage, a Modest One Off
I had the good fortune to see the Berkeley Stage cofounder in dozens of roles in which she shone even when the material didn’t.
Reflections on Race and American Greatness at Trinity Rep
The mythic past of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ proves no match for the bracing relevance of Baldwin’s ‘Blues for Mr. Charlie.’
Chicago’s Profiles Theatre Closes in Wake of Abuse Allegations
The storefront is shuttered six days after a Chicago Reader exposé detailed decades of alleged mistreatment by director Darrell Cox.
‘Anastasia’ Takes Home 7 Connecticut Critics Circle Awards
The Broadway-bound musical from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, currently running at Hartford Stage, was lauded last night.
How PlayGround Grew From Short-Play Prompts to Full-Fledged New-Play Fest
After two decades the Bay Area theatre’s annual new-play presentation continues to push its writers—and itself—in new directions.
How Arin Arbus Revived a 130-Year-Old Debate About Feminism
Putting Strindberg’s ‘The Father’ and Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ in rep heightened the similarities, and the contrasts, between the Scandinavian rivals.
Mandy Patinkin in Oklahoma—the State, Not the Show
The versatile star, who says he prefers singing to acting, brings his concert ‘Dress Casual’ as a benefit for CityRep.
Caption Contest: Tony, Tony, Tony! Edition
Caption this image to potentially win a copy of ‘John’ by Annie Baker.
