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Stories by Rob Weinert-Kendt
Rob Weinert-Kendt is editor-in-chief of American Theatre. He was the founding editor-in-chief of Back Stage West and writes about theatre for the New York Times, Time Out NY, and the Los Angeles Times. He studied film at USC and is a composer member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop.
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Follow a ‘Bright Star’ to the Old Globe
After making an album together, the playwright/musician and singer/songwriter decided to collaborate on a new musical.
Upstream Theatre's 'Antigone' Neither Avoids nor Exploits #Ferguson Echoes
Philip Boehm’s company debuts a new translation of Sophocles tragedy in a post-Ferguson St. Louis, and the resonances haven’t escaped him.
4 Festivals to Check Out This Fall
From small to large and East to West, a round-up of four fall festivals showcasing the new work of playwrights and artists.
Stephen Karam Examines ‘The Humans’
The playwright gives a sneak preview of his new work, commissioned by NYC’s Roundabout and premiering this fall at Chicago’s American Theater Company.
Off-Broadway Ready for Its 'Theatre Close-Up' on PBS
The Mint Theater’s ‘London Wall’ kicks off a local PBS show highlighting intimate New York stage offerings.
Seattle Doesn't Have to Wait for Beckett Fest
What other playwright could bring together a city’s diverse theatre artists, from classical to avant-garde, lavish to bare-bones?
Looking for Lilith’s Leadership Exchange
After nearly 10 years traveling to Guatemala to teach women forum theatre techniques, this faith-based feminist troupe is bringing its Central American partners to the U.S.
Edie Brickell Follows a 'Bright Star'
The singer/songwriter talks about writing with Steve Martin and opening new creative doors.
Bringing Back the Dead in Long Beach
New Long Beach, Ca. company debuts with revival of Off-Broadway “Frankenstein” tuner.
