Category Archives: Features

A Balance of Interests

June 1984, Opinion June 1, 1984 Gilbert Parker, Peter Franklin Leave a comment

To what degree is an originating theatre entitled to share in the future theatrical life of a play?

Hurrah!

Features, June 1984 June 1, 1984 Sean O'Casey Leave a comment

An excerpt from ‘Sunset and Evening Star,’ 1954.

Adding to Beckett

Critic's Notebook, June 1984 June 1, 1984 James Leverett Leave a comment

What a mystery it is that these tiny and ever-shrinking dramacules—these death rattles—can bring so much life to the theatre.

Events

June 1984, News, Previews June 1, 1984 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

Summer seasons, conferences, and other upcoming offerings.

The Unexpected Allure of Operetta

Books, Features, June 1984 June 1, 1984 John Yohalem Leave a comment

Also: New books by and about Beckett.

The World According to Peter Brook

Global, May 1984, People May 1, 1984 Richard Eder Leave a comment

The creator of ‘Tragedy of Carmen’ is settling an old score.

Article of Faith: A Conversation With Lillian Hellman

Interviews, May 1984 May 1, 1984 Marsha Norman Leave a comment

An American giant in her dotage weighs in on success, fear, love, and idealism.

Stages

May 1984, Previews May 1, 1984 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

Openings, closures, and assorted plans from coast to coast.

Trial By Jury: Critics on the Stand?

Critic's Notebook, May 1984 May 1, 1984 Bernard Weiner Leave a comment

Imagining a courtroom argument against, and a case for, fair and honest criticism.

Centerstage

Features, May 1984 May 1, 1984 Michael McClure Leave a comment

A poem.

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