Broken Nose Theatre Gives Audiences a Break With New Pay-What-You-Can Policy
The Chicago storefront is changing its mission to become one of the first theatres in the city with a pay-as-you-can policy.
Stories by Allison Considine
Allison Considine is the senior editor of American Theatre. She studied literature and cultural studies and theatre arts at Pace University. Follow her on instagram @allyooper and read more of her work at allisonconsidine.com
Waterlogged Wives of Bath in ‘The Drowning Girls’ at Mildred’s Umbrella
In the tale of a century-old serial murder case, the feminist theatre company finds a resonant and literally immersive fable of abuse.
The Magical CATF Formula: New Plays in an Historic Setting
The Contemporary American Theatre Festival brings political, edgy, evocative new work to loyal audiences in this idyllic West Virginia town.
Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Have a Lot Going On ‘Up Here’
The ‘Frozen’ songwriters mount a long-gestating dream project at La Jolla Playhouse while balancing high expectations and a hefty childcare bill.
Gertrude Stein and Gertrude Stein Again
A new revival of Frank Galati and Stephen Flaherty’s ‘Loving Repeating’ celebrates the life and language of the influential American expat writer.
High Schoolers Anthony Skillman, Marla Louissaint Take Top Jimmy Awards
Culled from 50,000 high school students nationwide, a final 52 performers made their Broadway debut to compete for the Jimmy Awards.
#TCG15 Plenary 3: The How and the Why of Storytelling
Conference attendees listened to one of America’s great listeners, StoryCorps’ Dave Isay, as he shared both how he captures people’s lives on tape—and why it’s worth doing.
Coming to NY After Theatre School? It’s Nice to Have a Springboard
American Theatre Wing’s program for new arrivals teaches things they didn’t learn in school.
Regina Taylor’s ‘stop.reset.’ Gives the Goodman Something to Tweet About
The author’s new play about the advance of technology offers tweet seats, an interactive hallway entrance and a microsite.
What You Missed at the Tony Awards
While CBS ran commercials, a lot of important, even historic, awards were doled out.
