Rutina Wesley, From ‘True Blood’ to ‘Twelfth Night’
The Old Globe’s newest Viola talks about same-sex attraction in Shakespeare, playing against type, and the wonders of Fiona Shaw.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Onstage This Week: July 6–12
William Shakespeare is well represented this week, along with iconic musicals and children’s shows from Wisconsin to Missouri.
The Why; Also Lots of What and How and Who
Reporting for duty to the field I’ve had my eye on for decades.
Elm Shakespeare Names Rebecca Goodheart Producing Director
The former producing director of Maryland Shakespeare will bring her management, fundraising, and producing skills to her new role at Elm.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of P.T. Barnum to the Broadway debut of ‘A Chorus Line,’ July has many historical events to boast about.
Cutting Ball Managing Director Suzanne Appel to Step Down
Cutting Ball’s first managing director transitions to a new position at Hubbard Street Dance in Chicago.
New Victory Theatre Announces New Season of Work for Young Audiences
The season features 16 productions from all over the globe, with storytelling through shadows, puppetry, and music for the young, from toddlers to teens.
High Schoolers Anthony Skillman, Marla Louissaint Take Top Jimmy Awards
Culled from 50,000 high school students nationwide, a final 52 performers made their Broadway debut to compete for the Jimmy Awards.
How to Cross the Critic-Artist Divide and Live to Write About It
Shaw, Bentley, Tynan—it’s not so odd for professional critics to work the other side of the footlights. But there are a few ground rules.
East West Players Producing Artistic Director Tim Dang to Step Down
Dang makes way for new leadership after 22 years at the helm of the nation’s oldest continually operating theatre of color.
