This Month in Theatre History
June looks back on Frederick Douglass’s criticisms of blackface, Uta Hagen’s legacy, Eugene O’Neill’s nine-act ‘Interlude,’ Steppenwolf’s ‘Menagerie,’ and a Lynne Nottage premiere.
All posts by The Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism
SPACE on Ryder Farm to Suspend Operations
The barn doors at SPACE will close after more than a decade supporting creators and cultivators, while the board considers what comes next.
The Subtext: Samuel D. Hunter Writes His Way Home
This month Brian speaks with the busy playwright about dramatizing Idaho, promoting the film of ‘The Whale,’ and working on a new play at Steppenwolf.
In ‘The Kāmau Trilogy,’ No Man Is an Island
Staging the complete ‘Kāmau Trilogy’ in repertory for the first time in 30 years, Kumu Kahua Theatre aims both to honor the losses of the past and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
Theatrical Mustang: Justin Huertas Is Hero Material
Woodzick talks to the performer and composer about his queer superhero musical ‘Lizard Boy,’ rooting for underdogs, and blending artistic genres.
Michael Greif’s Triple Play
The director of ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and co-director of ‘The Notebook’ talks about his busy Broadway season and his specialty in shows about mental health.
Van Lier Fellows, NY Drama Critics Circle, Herb Alpert Awards, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Names Paul Stancato Producing Artistic Director
The former Timber Lake Playhouse artistic director succeeds Matthew Scott Campbell in the position, who left to join Barter Theatre in December.
Lily Tung Crystal Departs Theater Mu to Lead East West Players
A Southern California native whose career has taken her to the Bay Area and the Twin Cities, she will succeed Snehal Desai in leading the L.A. company.
Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers
On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on ‘The Outsiders.’
