Pour One Out for New Rep
How the Boston-area theatre, which recently announced its closure after 4 decades, gave a young critic hope for the art form.
Yearly Archives: 2023
Who Chicago Is, According to Locals and Out-of-Towners
Why so many Broadway-bound tryouts come through here, and why Chicago artists stay committed to the work in spite of the odds.
Roberta Pereira to Leave Playwrights Realm to Lead NY Performing Arts Library
After 8 years with the Realm, Pereira will become the first Latinx director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Immigrant Theatre Artists Join to Fight Xenophobia, Provide Resources
The new Immigrant Theatermakers Advocates initiative, grown out of programs by 2 New York companies, plans to build community and provide resources for immigrant artists.
The Subtext: Charly Evon Simpson, Accomplished and Evolving
This month Brian talks to Charly Evon Simpson about discovering theatre, learning to be vulnerable, and becoming a playwright both on paper and in life.
TCG Announces Plays for the People: In the Stacks
The new program aims to expand and diversify drama collections at libraries, educational institutions, and more.
Alley Theatre to Present League of Live Stream Theatres Production
The streaming performances of ‘Little Comedies’ will be the first League of Live Stream Theater production outside of New York City.
Stephanie Block to Receive Sarah Siddons Award
A Tony winner for ‘The Cher Show,’ the Broadway star most recently appeared on Chicago stages as the Baker’s Wife in the national tour of ‘Into the Woods.’
Why We’re Back in Print
A hard-copy magazine about this ephemeral art form can mark its progress over time like no other medium.
Featured Contributors, Fall 2023
An essay interrogating a hit musical about Filipino history, and a profile of 2 fascinating Chicagoland theatremakers.
