This Month in Theatre History
April recalls the Hyers sisters, a prolific lyricist, a federal musical revue, a busy book writer, an August Wilson premiere, and an Anna Deavere Smith classic.
All Stories About Lloyd Richards
James Ijames and Lloyd Suh Win 2022 Steinberg Playwright Awards
Both playwrights will receive $100,000, an increased prize amount reflecting the Steinberg Trust’s acknowledgement of tough times facing writers.
When Lorraine Met Lloyd, and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Got Raised
In this excerpt from a new biography, playwright Lorraine Hansberry crosses paths with the director who would help to shape her iconic play.
Jean Passanante: More Than One Life to Live
In her successful soap writing career, she used new-play development skills she honed at the O’Neill and New York Theatre Workshop, among others.
A New Role for Richards
On the National Council for the Arts, he’ll speak for the ‘tough, ephemeral’ art of theatre.
‘A Question of Certainties’
After more than a quarter century in the theatre, Athol Fugard has found a new vantage point from which to review his past and conjecture about the future.
Alan Schneider: 1917-1984
Excerpts from a tribute to the path-breaking director’s unique career in the theatre.
Richards Is New TCG President
Comings and goings in theatre leadership nationwide.
