In ‘Cenicienta,’ an Everyday Cinderella Spins Her Own Fairy Tale Variation
A coproduction of ZACH Theatre and Teatro Vivo, Rupert Reyes’s new take on the classic features found-object puppetry and forefronts themes of empowerment.
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Alexandra Collier Goes ‘Underland’ Between the U.S. and Oz
An Australian expat finds a way to write about her sense of dislocation via a tunnel to Asia and a killer crocodile.
David Greenspan Goes Back in Time to Find Helen Twelvetrees
The writer/performer explains his fascination with the vintage film actress who inspired his new play at Abrons Arts Center.
In ‘Wilde/Earnest,’ Lee Trull Paints Oscar Wilde in Bubblegum Colors
For his play at Kitchen Dog Theater, Trull adapts ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ for the selfie generation.
What Would Jesus’s Disciples Do? In New Musical ‘The 12,’ They Rock Out
Robert Schenkkan and Neil Berg’s new show dramatizes the three days between the crucifixion—and whatever happened next.
‘Shockheaded Peter’ Gets a Steampunk-Rock Makeover at Company One
The Army of Broken Toys revive, and reorchestrate, the creepy Tiger Lillies musical. It’s still not for kids—and it’s louder (you can sample some exclusive tracks, below).
Strawdog Travels ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’
How do you adapt an underwater epic for the stage? Very carefully, say adaptors Ann Sonneville and Clint Sheffer.
Beth Henley Takes a ‘Laugh’ Break
After penning a dark, intense family drama, the Mississippi-born playwright started watching old silent comedies. The result: a frothy, flowery farce.
The Goodman Theatre Claims a Piece of August Wilson’s Ground
Director Chuck Smith curates an August Wilson Celebration, with readings of all 10 of the Century Cycle plays and little-heard Wilson poetry.
Bathsheba Doran, On the Trail of ‘The Mystery of Love & Sex’
Her new play unfolds like a detective story, which is only fitting, since the playwright doesn’t map out her work but discovers it as she writes.
