Theatre and the Last Pandemic
In 1918 an outbreak of influenza killed millions and shuttered U.S. theatres—and then one day it was gone.
Category Archives: Theatre History
This Month in Theatre History
From Anna Cora Mowatt to James Baldwin, from ‘Children of a Lesser God’ to LMDA, March has had a plethora of theatrical milestones.
Leigh Fondakowski on ‘Laramie,’ 20 Years Later
The show’s head writer, Leigh Fondakowski, looks back at the groundbreaking piece of documentary theatre and its continued relevance in an era of rising hate crimes.
The Enduring Legacy of ‘Laramie,’ Two Decades Later
Since 2000, thousands of productions of ‘The Laramie Project’ have shared Matthew Shepard’s story with communities around the world.
This Month in Theatre History
From the death of pioneering dramatist Martha Morton to Virginia Stage’s blizzard-ridden opening, February has been a significant month.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of Barrymore ancestor Louisa Lane to an honor for Maya drama ‘Rabinal Achí,’ January started the year with a range of theatrical milestones.
This Month in Theatre History
From the beginnings of companies around the U.S. to the first AIDS Day With(out) Art and an August Wilson premiere, December has included a variety of theatrical milestones.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of William Wells Brown and Ellen Stewart to the beginnings of Memphis’s Playhouse on the Square and McNally’s ‘Love! Valour! Compassion!,’ December was a noteworthy month.
Nina Vance, Texas Pioneer
The Alley Theatre’s founder built it for Houston, and built it to last.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of James Allen Bland and Victory Gardens to landmark premieres for Mary Martin and Erik Ehn, October has been a momentous month for theatre.
