Releasing the Potential Energy of ‘The Light Chasers’
In Know Theatre’s new show, Cloud Cult’s 2010 concept album becomes an interstellar family drama set somewhere between Ohio and Proxima Centauri.
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Windham-Campbell Prizes, L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Jill A. Anderson Named Managing Director of Children’s Theatre Company
Syracuse Stage’s managing director, who began her theatre career in the Midwest, will take her place this summer next to CTC’s new artistic director, Rick Dildine.
The Courage to Produce: A Conversation on High School Censorship
A dialogue on how students, teachers, and parents can push back against a wave of conservative legislation and intimidation that threatens to chill theatrical expression.
Once More Unto the Breach for the Guthrie and Shakespeare’s Henriad
The flagship theatre memorably mounted Shakespeare’s popular history plays in 1990, and now they’re back for another repertory rotation.
Brecht-Weill-Disney Mashup ‘Threepenny Mickey’ Headed for Broadway
2 works now in the public domain will be joined in a new ‘pop opera hybrid’ version.
How Aaron Tveit Made the Cut for ‘Sweeney Todd’
A tenor known for romantic leads, the actor-singer tackles the iconic demon barber with only a slight key change and an emphasis on the humanity as much as the horror.
Critical Steps: Under Covered
Even with arts journalism jobs in decline, emerging theatre critics keep training and finding new outlets for their voices.
Featured Contributors, Winter 2024
Diversifying design training and hiring, and an effort to fund plays about science.
Jon Fosse, Luis Alfaro, Caitlin Nasema Cassidy Deliver World Theatre Day Messages
This year’s statements emphasize peace, truth, and resourcefulness.
