Marking a Big Birthday for a Nation That Contains Multitudes
A roundup of the countless projects celebrating America’s 250th birthday this summer and beyond.
Stories by Daniella Ignacio
Rabbits, Rats, and Ants, Oh My: The Alliance’s Underground Rep
As the Alliance opens its Goizueta Stage, a new TYA acting repertory company has proven to be a fruitful experiment in engaging youth and families.
Where ‘Young John Lewis’ Is Meeting the Young
In D.C. and Atlanta, a new musical about the late Congressman’s formative years seeks to honor his spirit of ‘good trouble’ not only with mainstage productions but with engagement events and tours as well.
What Will D.C. Theatres Do Without a Full-Time Critic at the Post?
WaPo’s last theatre critic, Naveen Kumar, and Washington, D.C.-area theatres reflect on the paper’s recent layoffs and what they mean for the arts ecosystem in one of the nation’s largest cities.
What’s Left Standing of Kennedy Center Education and TYA?
The Center’s roles as an incubator of new work for young audiences, and as a generous host for the American College Theater Festival, will be hard to fill.
Why ‘Ten Brave Seconds’ Seems Right on Time
A new musical about a gay teen’s coming-out journey premieres at Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City.
It’s ICE Out of Minnesota Day, and Twin Cities Theatres Are Part of It
Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state’s general strike against ICE’s violence.
Seattle Children’s Theatre Pulls Kennedy Center Run of ‘Bruce Lee Story’
Originally set for a 2-week presentation at the Kennedy Center, the new TYA play by Keiko Green now, instead, hopes to extend its Seattle run.
Reggie D. White on Taking the Reins of Woolly Mammoth
The D.C. theatre’s incoming artistic director reflects on his path to leadership, the importance of risk-taking, and possibilities for brave new theatre.
Outside In Theatre: A New Venue in L.A.’s Highland Park
A new black box theatre and art space founded by local stage veterans is staging bilingual dramas and doing experimental residencies.
