All Stories About Kenny Leon

Life During Wartime: The Backdrop of Kenny Leon’s ‘Much Ado’

How a Shakespeare in the Park production taught this designer that ‘political theatre’ could mean something different for Black and white Americans.

A new musical at the Alliance Theatre, based on the Eddie Murphy/Dan Aykroyd switcheroo comedy, has traded out a few elements.

The Tony-winning director looks back on his leadership at True Colors, what’s next for him, and why he loves the Atlanta theatre scene.

Leon will step down from the Atlanta theatre he co-founded, and Jude, currently an associate a.d., will step up.

The Tony-winning director will be presented with the award at the foundation’s 2017 gala.

Sixteen finalists from high schools all over the country gathered in New York to deliver, and connect with, the late playwright’s words.

An interview with the director Kenny Leon.

Doing ‘Medea’ put her in touch with emotions she usually avoids, but as she learned, there can be great bliss in the release of rage.