Richard Christiansen: A Critic Who Made a Difference
As the Chicago Tribune’s lead theatre critic from 1978 to 2002, he helped build the city’s unique theatre scene, both by covering it and by getting to know its major players.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Get Past the Lobby: Theatres Rethink How We Gather
From Arkansas to Harlem, theatres are using lobbies, rooftops, exhibition spaces, and more to expand the ways they can gather and engage their communities.
Stephen Burdman Wins Sidney Berger Award
The award, given annually by the Shakespeare Theatre Association, goes to the founder and artistic director of NY Classical Theatre.
Justin Townsend to Chair NYU Tisch Design Department
The Tony-winning lighting and set designer will succeed Susan Hilferty in the role.
Jennifer Pillaga, Elaine Insinnia Win Boucher Playwriting Awards
The award from Premiere Stages at Kean University goes to a current student and an alumna.
Playwrights Realm Launches Native American Artist Lab
The program will support two new projects from tribally affiliated artists.
Blackburn Prize Announces 2022 Finalists
The 10 finalists include writers from the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and the U.K.
Offscript: Debra Ann Byrd’s Bard
The editors speak to the new artistic director of Southwest Shakespeare in Arizona about claiming the classics for all people everywhere.
Augie Mericola, 1953-2022
He was a stage manager whose career ranged from the Midwest to Broadway to Salt Lake City.
Arts Streaming Platform Broadstream Launches
The streaming service, which will be free to audiences, will share ad sales revenue with featured artists.
