Signs of the Times: ‘Spring Awakening’ at Deaf West
A new singing-and-signing version of the rock musical puts its themes—voiceless youth, generational misunderstanding—into even sharper focus.
Category Archives: Opinion
Joseph Haj Makes the Case for Co-Directing
Joseph Haj, producing artistic director of PlayMakers Repertory Theatre, talks about the challenges and benefits of co-directing.
Tracy Young Travels Through ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ at Oregon Shakes
A new staging of Madeleine L’Engle’s sci-fi classic is the newest entry in director Tracy Young’s genre-hopping, ensemble-focused career.
Double Revision: Revisting ‘Side Show’
Director Bill Condon takes a fresh look at Henry Krieger and Bill Russell’s 1997 musical “Side Show” about conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton.
My Year of Writing Dangerously
At a solitary Gulf Coast retreat, veteran playwright Craig Lucas reconnects with the sublime.
A Critic Revisits a Seminal Moment in Regional Theatre History
The recently retired director of the O’Neill Critics Institute reflects on his time in Minneapolis at the Guthrie’s beginning.
From the Actor’s Notebook: Thoughts on Playing Shakespeare
An acclaimed performer shares his insights on five iconic leading roles.
A Survival Resonance Through the Work of Sekou Sundiata
Activated by memories of their creator, the words of the late Sekou Sundiata take on a new meaning.
The Audacity of the Ordinary: ‘Life and Times’ at Nature Theater of Oklahoma
The ever-expanding production gambles for high stakes.
Double Edge’s ‘Grand Paradise’ Rushes the Gates of Heaven
The Massachusetts-based company’s Chagall-inspired new work marches through a turbulent century.
