Curt Columbus Stages His ‘Getaway’ From Trinity Rep
The historic Providence theatre’s artistic director, whose last play at its leader is ‘The Getaway Driver,’ recalls his two-decade tenure, and talks about what’s next.
Category Archives: New England
Coverage of theatre in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Does ‘Rhinoceros’ Still Have Its Charge?
Diane Paulus’s new staging at American Repertory Theater—starring John Turturro, Paul Giamatti, and Tatiana Maslany—promises a non-literal approach to Ionesco’s allegory about fascism.
Paula Vogel Helps Launch New Writers’ Retreat, Bards on the Bay
The new center on Cape Cod plans to host writers for one- to three-week summer stays.
Salt Tree Art Launches Berkshires New Theater Festival
The new festival will include works exploring identity and ecology.
Art & Soul Consulting Defines Hair Leads With Texture Ready
The first production-side standard for hair in theatre, film, and TV aims to address gaps in standards for treating textured hair with productions that have no hair lead, or unqualified hair leads.
‘Black Swan’ Brings the Music and the Mirror
A new musical from Jen Silverman and Dave Malloy seeks to bring the Oscar-nominated ballet thriller to the stage.
National Readings to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Indigenous Women
Theatres are stepping up for a national series of play readings by Indigenous writers, set for May 5, 2026, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This edition features leaders and artists who are standing out in the Boston theatre community.
Leadership Changes at ACT, La Jolla, Golden Thread, and More
Big changes at California theatres and other comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Citywide August Wilson Celebration
A season-long August Wilson celebration will honor the playwright’s 80th birthday with community partnerships throughout New Haven, Connecticut, where six of his plays premiered.
