Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
Category Archives: Nationwide
Stories with a national scope.
AT Education Monthly: CMU Visit, Back-to-School Spirit, and Design Training
An afternoon at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama and life-changing educators highlight this month’s education newsletter.
Editor/Publisher Nicole Hertvik Steps Down From DC Theater Arts
She’ll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.
Gabriella Calicchio Named Exec Director of Oregon Shakes
Working with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.
Carson Grace Becker to Step Down from Chicago Dramatists
After five years of service, Becker will focus on her own writing and projects.
6 Theatres Partner for Black Trans Women Play Festival
Now in its fifth year, this digital festival marks the first cross-theatre partnership and will be available to stream starting Nov. 18.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz Next Artistic Director
A former associate artistic director at new-works incubator Ars Nova, she’ll succeed Paige Evans in the role starting in November.
Long Wharf to Hold Artistic Congress at Yale
Artists and industry leaders will convene in New Haven, Conn. to discuss the future of theatre and its vital importance to expression, equity, and democracy.
Know a Theatre: People’s Light of Malvern, Pa.
Now in its 50th year, this Pennsylvania theatre has strong local roots as well as a national profile.
Social Impact Theatre Awardees, Horton Foote Prize, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
