This Month in Theatre History
November recalls the play Lincoln first saw Booth in, Kern’s Princess Theatre musicals, a Puerto Rican literary godfather, a gospel Oedipus musical, and a century-defining epic.
All posts by The Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism
Theatrical Mustang: Michael Urie’s Medieval Musical Era
This month Woodzick talks to mutli-hyphenate performer Michael Urie ahead of his return to Broadway in ‘Spamalot.’
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.
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.
Offscript: Heidi Schreck and Selina Fillinger, Women on Top
On this episode, Rob and Gabriela celebrate this season’s most-produced plays and playwrights with surprise guests Heidi Schreck and Selina Fillinger.
The Civilians Announces Next Forever Commissions and R&D Members
Kareem Fahmy and AriDy Nox will develop Next Forever commissions, while Michael Breslin, Dan Caffrey, Zachariah Ezer, Leonardo Gonzalez Dominguez, James La Bella, Elizagrace Madrone, Dominique Rider, and Cat Rodriguez will join the 2023-24 R&D Group.
Amy Wratchford Named Virginia Rep Interim Managing Director
Also the interim managing director at the Barter Theatre, Wratchford will begin her appointment at Viriginia Rep in a hybrid capacity.
Dell’Arte International Faces Closure
After almost 50 years educating actor-creators within their community, the company says it will need to raise $125,000 to stay open.
Petrona de la Cruz Receives Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award
The award includes a cash prize and travel expenses to New York City for the ceremony, along with a series of special events.
Jessie Youngblood Named Metro Theater Interim Managing Director
Youngblood will succeed Joe Gfaller, who departs the company at the end of the month to join Clear Space Theatre Company.
