The Subtext: From Prison to Performing With Lee Edward Colston II
The former prison guard-turned-actor discusses how he found his writing voice, and how your biggest advocates can come from the most unexpected places.
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Three on the Aisle: Is ‘Tina’ Just Another Jukebox Musical?
The critics discuss the newest celebrity jukebox musical, and how Broadway theatres have an accessibility issue.
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.’
Three on the Aisle: A Conversation With Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts stops by to discuss his newest play, ‘Linda Vista,’ and how he balances being a playwright and actor.
The Subtext: Adam Szymkowicz on Redefining Success
The playwright of ‘Hearts Like Fists’ has interviewed more than 1,000 playwrights on his website. Now it’s his turn to be interviewed.
Token Theatre Friends: How Ruby Rakos Mastered Judy Garland’s Voice
The Friends interview the actress who’s been playing Judy on and off for six years in ‘Chasing Rainbows.’ Plus reviews of Halloween shows, including one where they get blindfolded, and a discussion of the discussion around cell phones in the theatre (meta!).
Three on the Aisle: Cell Phones and ‘Slave Play’
The critics discuss locking up cell phones in Yondr pouches and heatedly debate ‘Slave Play.’
Token Theatre Friends: Javier Muñoz Is Exactly Where He Wants to Be
The ‘Hamilton’ actor on why depictions of gay men living normal lives are important. Plus reviews of ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ and the ‘Judy’ movie.
Three on the Aisle: Top 10 Trends?
Looking at the theatre’s most-produced lists for clues to changing (or lasting) tastes, and a dip into the readers’ mailbag.
The Subtext: Monet Hurst-Mendoza on Day Jobs
The NYC-based playwright talks about the time she juggled 5 day jobs, and how ‘Law & Order’ helped her quit them.