Arian Moayed Brings His Whole (Divided) Self to ‘Hamlet’
Setting Shakespeare’s tragedy in Persia isn’t just an aesthetic choice for the Iranian-American actor; it’s an existential one.
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6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a dramaturg in Colorado to a composer in San Francisco, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.
Rebecca Hall’s ‘Animal’ Rage
In Claire Lizzimore’s new play at Atlantic, Hall has just the sort of workout she looks for: playing a woman whose life is coming apart.
David Cote Takes a Time Out After an ‘Amazing Run’
Time Out New York’s longtime theatre editor leaves a legacy of incision and advocacy, and has no plans to go silent.
How Stan Lai Improvised a New Theatre From Old Forms
The legendary Taiwanese writer/director looks back on his long career, and discusses how American theatre compares to Chinese theatre.
Linda Winer: I’m a Critic, Not a Click-Chaser
The longtime Newsday fixture—for decades New York’s only female first-string theatre critic—says she’s resigning, not retiring.
Laura Osnes Is More Than an Ingenue in ‘Bandstand’
The star is breaking out of her familiar type in the new musical about World War II veterans.
John Doyle Directs His Favorite Sondheim Show
His minimalist aesthetic seems to mesh well with the character-driven work of the composer/lyricist. Next: ‘Pacific Overtures.’
The Curiosity of Will Davis
American Theater Co. of Chicago’s new artistic director looks for magic in small spaces.
This Is a Journey Into Sound: Simon McBurney on ‘The Encounter’
How the Complicite auteur follows trains of thought to the stage, then gets whole audiences on board.
