The Shows That Reloaded the Canon for the 21st Century
To compile this list of the new millennium’s influential plays and musicals, we turned to industry workers, leaders, and observers to come up with 50 that pushed theatre forward.
All Stories About Bruce Norris
This Month in Theatre History
A begrudging Pulitzer, a court case turned theatre (twice over), an award-winning life story, and a world premiere.
Theatre Awards Roundup: The Obies, Hermitage, and USITT
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
3 Ways to Tell Stories of Sexual Abuse Onstage
The writers of ‘Vatican Falls,’ ‘How I Learned to Drive,’ and ‘Downstate’ take varied approaches to depicting pedophiles—and reckoning with what they deserve.
At Wayne State, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Meets Both Its Sequels
How three plays about Lorraine Hansberry’s Younger family and their house resonate with each other—and with our current moment.
Letts, Baker, Guirgis, Steinbeck Lead New Steppenwolf Season
The Chicago company’s 40th season features a world premiere by Tracy Letts and a new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s ‘East of Eden.’
Why Writers Trust Pam MacKinnon
Even Edward Albee figures she’s the kind of director who’s watching his back.
