This Month in Theatre History
Grand openings for 2 theatres in 1900, milestones for ’Black Nativity’ and Jane Chambers, and more.
Category Archives: Theatre History
How to Survive a Dictatorship, the Theatre Artist’s Way
Stories of resistance from perseverant 20th century theatremakers around the world, and how they walk with us today.
This Month in Theatre History
A notable 1800s female playwright is born, a late 1700s actor’s skull plays Yorick, and more.
This Month in Theatre History
A thread of protest, censorship, and direct action runs through this month’s entries.
This Month in Theatre History
The birth of the NEA and NEH, the original productions of an American classic by Arthur Miller and a flop by Tennessee Williams, and more.
This Month in Theatre History
From a consequential HUAC hearing to the TikTok ‘Ratatousical,’ August has been a month of theatrical highs and lows.
This Month in Theatre History
The birth of two theatre giants, a theatre company tenure cut short by fire, and the establishing of a Wisconsin staple.
This Month in Theatre History
A Golden Globe-winning theatre founder, the start for postdramatic theatre legends, and a William Finn world premiere.
This Month in Theatre History
A begrudging Pulitzer, a court case turned theatre (twice over), an award-winning life story, and a world premiere.
This Month in Theatre History
2 auspicious births (Al Pacino, Bill Irwin), a Shepard premiere, a ‘Hedwig’ closing, and a Covid anniversary.
