Mike Nussbaum: The Work, the Truth, and the Hang
The storied Chicago actor is remembered by 2 longtime colleagues.
Features
The Enduring, Encouraging Twinkle in Richard Pilbrow’s Eye
The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.
Big Feelings and Big Musicals in Seoul
A recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.
Intimate But Global: Mark Russell on the Return of Under the Radar
The festival’s leader accounts for what has been lost and gained from the “divorce” from the Public Theater, and what this year’s multi-venue iteration has in store.
From Chicago: Quotes for the New Year
As we wrap up the year, we look back at some memorable moments, celebrate the Joffrey Ballet’s costume crew, and hear from artists J.G. Smith and Drew Dir.
Artists and Sacred Spaces, a Natural Fit on Chicago’s South Side
With an abundance of under-used venues and plenty of itinerant artists looking for spaces to do their work, a new effort looks for ways to solve both problems.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Pacific Northwest-focused roundup includes a literary burlesque artist, a scenic designer/drag performer, an award-winning Iranian playwright, and more.
Peter Marks, Signing Off From His Post
Looking back on his 21 years as the lead theatre critic in the nation’s capital, he says he most cherishes the light he was able to shine on shows, artists, and companies.
Superheroes on Native Land, Part 3
In the series’ final installment, Cornerstone tours Larissa FastHorse’s play through the D/N/Lakota nations, with quietly, joyously transformative results—and learns to say goodbye.
One Reason Theatre Is in Crisis: The Slow Death of Criticism
Peter Marks’s departure from the Washington Post is only the latest sign that too many of us have taken the importance of reviews for granted for too long.
