This Month in Theatre History
August theatre history brings the heat of protest, rolling blackouts, the creation of two new companies, and the less-than-stellar U.S. premiere of a literary star.
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August theatre history brings the heat of protest, rolling blackouts, the creation of two new companies, and the less-than-stellar U.S. premiere of a literary star.
September sees the beginnings of theatre in the U.S., the openings of major theatres on opposite coasts, a starry ‘Godspell’ reunion, and the start of a Chicago festival of Latino theatre.
April has been an eventful theatre month, from Mae West’s obscenity charges to Shakespeare’s birthday to the Tony Awards ceremony.