April 2014 In Theatre News
A brief look at theatre news across the country for the month of April.
All posts by Eliza Bent, Rob Weinert-Kendt
This Month In Theatre History
We take a look back at the major historical moments in theatre in April.
Paula Vogel Recreates Don Juan For Modern Times
Paula Vogel’s “Don Juan Comes Home from Iraq,” which envisions the story of Don Juan as a Marine suffering from PTSD, runs at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia.
Jet City Improv Takes On The West Wing
Seattle’s improve theatre opens a satirical take on Aaron Sorkin’s hit drama.
The Beatles Meet Shakespeare In A New Work From Rolin Jones
“These Paper Bullets! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing,” written by Rolin Jones, directed by Jackson Gay, and with music by Billie Joe Armstrong, combines two of Britain’s most revered entertainers: Shakespeare and the Beatles.
‘The Uncanny Valley’ Plays In Boise
The new play by Dwayne Blackaller and Matthew Cameron Clark questions what it means to be human.
Performers Under Stress Produces ‘The Two Chairs’
San Francisco’s Performers Under Stress explores into the unknown and unexpected.
‘Three Views Of The Same Object’ Comes To Next Act Theatre
Murray’s new play examines love, suicide and marriage bonds.
How Senior Theatre Is Forging Ahead
For baby boomers, theatre is exploding in adventurous and unexpected ways.
Alex Timbers Talks Writing, Directing, And Music
Alex Timbers is known for his iconoclastic musical adaptations and has recently had Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” open on Brodway.
