Everything Going His Way: My Dad’s ‘Oklahoma!’ Accessibility Journey
Taking my father, a Parkinson’s patient and stroke survivor, to the current Broadway revival was a challenge, but well worth it.
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6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a producer in Brooklyn to a costume designer in South Carolina, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.
Know a Theatre: Mesner Puppet Theater of Kansas City, Mo.
With a season of original and adapted puppet shows for young audiences (and occasionally adults), Mesner makes theatre that is deeply felt, among other materials.
How ‘Roleplay’ Reflected Tulane’s Experiences With Assault
With the help of Goat in the Road Productions, Tulane students shaped a play in response to an assault crisis on their campus.
How Karamu House Went From Deficit to Durability
Four years ago the Cleveland theatre was losing money. Now, thanks to savvy, responsive leadership, it’s running a surplus.
Is This a Spatula I See Before Me? ‘Scotland, PA’ Serves Up a Diner ‘Macbeth’
Order up! Roundabout’s first musical commission resets the Scottish play in a burger joint.
Why Director Rupert Goold Wanted Live Singing in ‘Judy’
Renée Zellweger does her own singing in the new Garland biopic, amplifying not only the film’s authenticity but its poignancy as well.
Good Things, Small Packages
Theatres with modest budgets can have outsized impact, but can they sustain success?
The Most With the Least
From dumpster diving to performing in parks, how 6 theatre companies performed miracles on tiny budgets.
Off-Off-Broadway: Freedom Isn’t Free
The work at New York City’s small indie theatres may be blessedly strange, but the challenges they face are all too familiar.