From ‘Bent’ to ‘Rent’: How 2 Theatre Kids Found Their Way
New memoirs from playwright Martin Sherman and producer Jeffrey Seller recount their bumpy but determined journeys to lives in the theatre.
Gish Prize, Sun Valley Residency, Relentless Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, residencies, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Court Rules for Artists in NEA Case on Trump’s ‘Gender Ideology’ Order
After 4 arts organizations challenged the NEA policy, the U.S. District Court struck down restrictions disfavoring grants for projects promoting ‘gender ideology’ as unconstitutional.
Thanks to Robert Redford, Sundance Was Also a Theatre Incubator
Though he personally left behind stage work early in his career, through his Sundance Institute Redford championed and empowered generations of theatremakers in the U.S. and the world.
How ‘Heart Sellers’ Gives Thanks for Mothers
As his popular two-hander makes the rounds of U.S. theatres in the coming season, playwright Lloyd Suh reminisces on the play’s development and continued resonance in an anti-immigrant climate.
Tops of the Season: ‘Come From Away’ and Lauren Gunderson
Editors unveil AT’s annual Top 10 Most Produced Plays and Top 20 Most Produced Playwrights lists and chat with Irene Sankoff, David Hein, and the ubiquitous Gunderson.
No Bystanders at the Philly Fringe
After taking in nearly a week of performances, some durational and all participatory on some level, can I really go back to everyday, run-of-the-mill theatre?
Don’t Believe in Yesterday, Learn From It
As we look forward to this year’s theatre season across the U.S., our Fall issue also takes stock of lessons from history.
The Top 20* Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2025-26 Season
The prolific Lauren Gunderson is back on top for the third time (*26 due to ties; list does not count works by Shakespeare).
The Top 10 Most-Produced Plays of the 2025-26 Season
Kiss a fish! The post-9/11 musical ‘Come From Away’ takes the top spot in its first appearance on our list, followed closely by ‘Primary Trust’ and ‘Eureka Day.’
