A new book explores what the life of a middling actor in the pre-Civil War era can teach us about his time—and about notions of individualism and merit that are still with us in American theatre culture.
New memoirs from playwright Martin Sherman and producer Jeffrey Seller recount their bumpy but determined journeys to lives in the theatre.
Lessons from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s last 2 years at Hunter: collaboration, delegation, and digging deeper.
The brilliance of ‘Hamilton’s’ book and lyrics has been justly praised, but a new book argues for show’s deft musical storytelling as well.
In 1943, when the horrors of the Holocaust were still not widely known, the famed screenwriter joined other big names for a pageant that toured the U.S. to raise awareness—and to celebrate resistance to the Nazis.
A leading documentary theatre creator recounts her beginnings in the practice, which began close to home—literally.
A poet/playwright reflects on the disturbing, arresting lessons of the Greek plays she’s wrestled with for much of her career.
In an excerpt from the new book ‘Women Writing Musicals,’ we learn about the songwriter who became the first woman to write music and lyrics for a full Broadway score, in 1942.
Two new books lift the voices of designers and production workers on their art and their labor.
2 new volumes by and about a pioneering Appalachian company celebrate decades of work, though they also deserve scrutiny.
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