Sorry-Grateful: 2 New Books Show the Many Sides of Sondheim
Daniel Okrent’s biography seeks the composer/lyricist’s motivation and finds complication and nuance, while Barry Joseph’s book asks what Sondheim’s games and puzzles can tell us about him.
Criticism as Theatre, and Willem Dafoe’s Visceral Venice
This month Willem Dafoe tells us about his programming for the Venice Teatro Biennale, and critics Helen Shaw and Emily Nussbaum compare notes on their new posts.
Synchronicity Theatre to Seek New Home
The Atlanta-based company’s landlord has chosen to not renew its lease, prompting a search for a new space.
Terrence McNally’s Name to Grace NYC’s Rattlestick Theater
The renaming accompanies a renovation of the 99-seat Off-Broadway venue in the heart of the West Village.
Netflix to Offer New Live Theatre Service
The streaming giant plans to deliver top-quality performance experiences directly to subscribers’ living rooms.
Willem Dafoe, Moisés Kaufman, Banna Desta Deliver World Theatre Day Messages
These artists join Willem Dafoe, previously announced as international message author, in inviting theatremakers and audiences worldwide to celebrate World Theatre Day.
International Ibsen Award, TYA-USA Awards, Undermain Commission
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Alliance for Jewish Theatre Launches Resource Guide
Created by over 50 Jewish artists and professionals, the new guide has been designed to help steer non-Jewish theatres when they produce Jewish plays.
Eric Overmyer Made Language Sit Up and Bark
A colleague remembers the playwright of ‘On the Verge’ and ‘Native Speech,’ who also had a consequential TV career, for his seriousness, irony, and precision with words.
Puerto Rico: A Scene of Its Own
Performer, director, and educator Isel Rodríguez walks us through the archipelago’s distinct theatre landscape.
