Category Archives: On the Scene

Working It Out in Madison

February 2013, On the Scene February 13, 2013 Mike Lawler Leave a comment

A once-shaky Midwestern arts community is replanting its resources on firmer ground.

All the Media Is a Stage

Features, January 2013, On the Scene January 1, 2013 Jonathan Mandell Leave a comment

Theatre, the original social media, meets its digital counterparts in form-breaking new live/virtual experiments.

Knocking Chekhov for a Loop

Features, January 2013, On the Scene January 1, 2013 Ben Gassman Leave a comment

His themes and characters get upended by female artists with fresh insights into plays we thought we knew.

Unforgettable Illuminations

May/June 2012, On the Scene May 1, 2012 Robert Avila Leave a comment

California’s Jewish Theatre takes a graceful final bow.

Hunter’s ‘Whale’ Makes Big Impression in Denver

April 2012, On the Scene April 1, 2012 Jay Handelman Leave a comment

DCTC’s summit showcases beginning and experienced writers, all with high hopes.

Sundance on the Move

November 2010, On the Scene November 1, 2010 Randy Gener Leave a comment

Philip Himberg’s Sundance theatre lab is angling to become the American theatre’s premiere new-work development center. Is it working?

The Philadelphia Story

July/August 2001, On the Scene July 1, 2001 Julia M. Klein Leave a comment

Theatre is thriving as never before in the City of Brotherly Love.

The Boiling Point

March 1999, On the Scene March 1, 1999 Janet I. Tu Leave a comment

Renegade energy and sophisticated technique are the marks of Printer’s Devil.

Broadway Ballyhoo

On the Scene April 1, 1992 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

The Main Stem is seeing a surge of new shows, but is it good for business?

Three Women Talking

February 1992, On the Scene February 1, 1992 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

British playwright Arnold Wesker’s new play about gender relations opens at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre.

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