Measured Lives
The lives of two Broadway icons are told in conscientious detail, but without the theatrical flair of their best work.
Category Archives: Books
Women’s Work
Can the Method be reconciled to feminism? Transcending both seems to have been Stella Adler’s answer.
Jez Butterworth: Chasing Goosebumps
The acclaimed author of ‘Jerusalem’ talks about writing, relationships and his secret advice from Harold Pinter.
Size Matters
A deep analysis of 7 high-profile megaplays taps into their unique, encompassing theatrical energies.
Revisiting Musical History
Musicals rocked our world even before there was rock-and-roll. Three new books show how the torch of innovation has been passed.
Shades of Gray
The late master of monologue has more (and less) to reveal in his journals.
Selling It
With his second volume of lyrics, Sondheim makes the case for his theatrical vision, even when it’s led him down blind alleys.
Stocking Stuffers
The AT staff rounds up gift ideas for all kinds of theatre lovers on your holiday shopping list.
Shakespeare the Brainiac
Four tomes from the Shakespearean assembly line plumb the mind behind the man.
Manhandled
African-American masculinity–and black womanhood–are examined in August Wilson’s oeuvre.
