Offscript: Alternating Lears with Nathaniel Fuller and Stephen Yoakam
On this week’s podcast, we talk to two King Lears. Then, the editors discuss Sondheim and the recent spate of artistic director departures.
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On this week’s podcast, we talk to two King Lears. Then, the editors discuss Sondheim and the recent spate of artistic director departures.
American musicals have often returned to Asian themes and settings—as theatrical tourists. ‘Allegiance’ starts closer to home.
Births, deaths, debuts and bans of bygone Marches.
A new history play set in the future holds its own alongside classics, as well as new works by Stoppard and Hare and a pair of ace musical revivals.
In mounting Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Assassins,’ Milwaukee Rep created a revolving carnival on two turntables.
John Doyle plans an intimate, uncomfortable take on Sondheim and Lapine’s musical drama.
With his second volume of lyrics, Sondheim makes the case for his theatrical vision, even when it’s led him down blind alleys.
There’s no mystery to making a musical, declares the theatre’s most acclaimed composer. It’s just hard work.
A new collection of criticism ranges from infuriating to perceptive, banal to brilliant.
A roundup of openings, closings, and other national news.