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How one iconic Chicago theatre photographer captures the ‘now’ not only with his camera but with his whole body and soul.
Category Archives: Features
Robert Brustein Raised the Bar for Us All
The founder of Yale Rep and ART had intellect, idealism, and indignation to spare, and he put it all in service of the theatre he wanted to see in the world.
Engagement, Not Commentary: Celebrating Theatres that THRIVE!
A look at 3 companies of color who are making theatre that’s local, new, and inventive.
Pour One Out for New Rep
How the Boston-area theatre, which recently announced its closure after 4 decades, gave a young critic hope for the art form.
Who Chicago Is, According to Locals and Out-of-Towners
Why so many Broadway-bound tryouts come through here, and why Chicago artists stay committed to the work in spite of the odds.
Immigrant Theatre Artists Join to Fight Xenophobia, Provide Resources
The new Immigrant Theatermakers Advocates initiative, grown out of programs by 2 New York companies, plans to build community and provide resources for immigrant artists.
Qween Jean: Leading With Love in a Time of Awakening
For this New York City-based costume designer and trans activist, artistry and protest are intertwined.
Attention Must Be Paid to the Translator in ‘Salesman之死’
Yangtze Rep’s new production looks behind the scenes, and under the layers, of Arthur Miller’s Beijing staging of ‘Death of a Salesman.’
The Top 10* Most-Produced Plays of the 2023-24 Season
Dramas and comedies with a political edge top this year’s list (*actually 12 due to ties).
The Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2023-24 Season
Lynn Nottage again tops the list, followed closely by a mix of dramatists, librettists, and adapters.
