Shay Youngblood Shook the Mess Out of Misery
The prolific late author and playwright, who died over the summer, leaves behind a legacy of expansive work about Southern Black women and their journeys.
All posts by Nsenga K Burton PhD
The Top 10* Most-Produced Plays of the 2024-25 Season
Heidi Schreck’s ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ tops the list for the second year in a row (*11 due ties).
The Top 20* Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2024-25 Season
Kate Hamill and Rajiv Joseph tie for the top spot on a diverse list of dramatists and adaptors (*23 due to ties).
Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
Theatrical Mustang: Sandy Sahar Gooen Wants You to Transpose
This month Woodzick discusses musical parody and gender-expansive revivals with an artist who researches vocal pedagogy.
Me and Mr. Jones
A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.
Editor/Publisher Nicole Hertvik Steps Down From DC Theater Arts
She’ll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.
Gabriella Calicchio Named Exec Director of Oregon Shakes
Working with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.
Zelda Fichandler: Print the Legend
2 new books show and tell the instructive story of Arena’s path-breaking co-founder, Zelda Fichandler—both the work she did and the work she left for us to continue.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz Next Artistic Director
A former associate artistic director at new-works incubator Ars Nova, she’ll succeed Paige Evans in the role starting in November.
