What’s Opera, Director?
For theatre helmers Bartlett Sher and Mary Zimmerman, who both have shows in the new Met season, the music is the leader they follow.
Theatre Facts 2020 Report Shows COVID’s Initial Impact
A look at the fiscal state of the field from fall 2019 to fall 2020 shows a drop in ticket income and a spike in governmental support.
4 Theatres Form Artistic Caucus to Open New Development Pathways
The new year-long effort aims to support artistic development at and among Baltimore Center Stage, Woolly Mammoth, Long Wharf, and the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
Contagion, Soap, Immersion: London Theatre Unmasked
The city’s theatres are stumbling back to their feet, with mixed results and a seemingly cavalier attitude toward COVID.
A Heart Broken, Also Full: What Sondheim Gave Us
He was like a father to many of us, so it shouldn’t be surprising that he did what a good father does: He kept showing up, and showing his love.
St. Louis Rep Names Danny Williams Managing Director
Williams will succeed Mark Bernstein, who is retiring from the institution after over 34 years.
Jennifer M. Holmes Named ED of Pace School of Performing Arts
Holmes will oversee the academics and operations of PPA’s eight degree programs.
Nothing That’s Not Been Said: On Sondheim
His path-breaking musicals have handily outlasted their detractors, in part because they remain so singularly alive.
The Subtext: John Patrick Shanley’s Dreams and Schemes
This month Brian talks to the author of ‘Doubt’ and ‘Moonstruck’ about the struggles of his early years and the hard-won wisdom of his later ones.
Offscript: Real Talk With Deirdre O’Connell and Emily Davis
The stars of ‘Dana H.’ and ‘Is This A Room’ talk about their approach to 2 very different but similarly challenging real-life characters.
