How Parenthood Inspired Sarah Ruhl's 'Oldest Boy'
With her new play, the writer of “In the Next Room” and “The Clean House” imagines parenting a very precious child.
Stories by Suzy Evans
Suzy Evans is a former senior editor of American Theatre. She was previously a senior editor at Backstage, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and more. Follow her on Twitter @suzyeevans and read more of her work at suzyeevans.com.
Garry Marshall Brings "Billy and Ray" to New York
The filmmaker and TV producer talks about why he prefers L.A. to his native New York, about plans for a “Pretty Woman” musical, and about beating “Miss Saigon” at softball.
Martha Lavey and David Hawkanson on Their Steppenwolf Succession Plans
The artistic director and executive director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company talk about their decisions to step down and the legacy they hope to leave.
19 Playwrights Currently Getting a Shoutout on Broadway
Among the names dropped in Terrence McNally’s ‘It’s Only a Play,’ currently on Broadway, are some of the theatre’s finest writers.
PigPen Theatre Company’s ‘The Old Man and the Moon’ Creates Magic, Adventure Onstage
PigPen Theatre Company creates a new folktale using shadow puppetry and a homegrown aesthetic.
Second Thought Theatre Announces 2015 Season With New AD Alex Organ
The Dallas-based theatre company’s 11th season will feature Mike Bartlett’s “Bull” and Amy Herzog’s “Belleville.”
5 ART Shows to Make the Broadway Move
Boston’s ART will have sent five shows to Broadway in just three years as of next March, when “Finding Neverland” opens in New York.
Matt Chapuran Named Managing Director of Lyric Stage in Boston
Matt Chapuran most recently was in charge of institutional giving at the Huntington Theatre Company.
Paata Tsikurishvili On Playing the Evil Dr. Moreau
Paata Tsikurishvili on why the evil Dr. Moreau in “The Island of Dr. Moreau” at Synetic Theater, is the perfect role for him.
Women Push for Equality On and Off Stage
Suzy Evans on efforts to close theatre’s gender gap.
