This Month in Theatre History
This month features memorable moments in the lives of Federica García Lorca, Bertolt Brecht, and William S. Yellow Robe Jr.
Stories by The Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism
This Month in Theatre History
From a 1776 play about the American Revolution to ‘Hamilton,’ July has been a hot month for theatre.
This (Pride) Month in Theatre History
From Caffe Cino to The Theatre Offensive, a look back at gay, lesbian, trans, and queer theatre milestones.
This Month in Theatre History
To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we lift up the work of Frank Chin, Velina Hasu Houston, and Ping Chong, among others.
This Month in Theatre History
A celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, from Khalil Gibran to the opening of Leila Buck’s ‘Hkeelee (Talk to Me).’
This Month in Theatre History
A look at the achievements of some prominent women in theatre history, from Rachel Barton Butler and Eulalie Spence to Lisa D’Amour.
This Month in Theatre History
A look at Black achievement in the theatre from Garland Anderson to Adrienne Kennedy.
This Month in Theatre History
The first month on the calendar saw the births of three 20th-century giants, the resuscitation of another’s career, and more.
This Month in Theatre History
From the founding of Variety to the commissioning of Chicago playwright Theodore Ward, here’s a look at theatre Decembers past.
This Month in Theatre History
From Sarah Bernhardt’s U.S. debut to the founding of Mabou Mines, November has been a historic theatre month.
