Category Archives: Theatre History

Young, Gifted, Black: Lorraine Hansberry After Her Moment in the ‘Sun’

Though best remembered for a single great family drama, in her short and brilliant life she produced other writing well worth a second look.

A pair of new books reveals how Joel Grey and the Yiddish theatre both drew on Jewish stage traditions of gravitas as well as schmaltz.

From theatre fires to epic outdoor performances to the Broadway premiere of ‘Shuffle Along,’ May had many theatrical milestones.

From a gender-bending actress in the early 19th century to female playwrights on Broadway in the 1920s, April is a month of milestones.

From ‘Shuffle Along’ to ‘Hamilton,’ a look at how black music has shaped the sound of U.S. musical theatre.

Cast in two one-acts by the legendary writer, a Juilliard Drama student reached out and found a very forthcoming correspondent.

From the first American theatre star to the creation of LORT to all-female Shakespeare, this month in years past had many theatrical milestones.

From North America’s first theatre to a performer’s biggest success, a look back at theatrical happenings this month in years past.

From the founding of the Colored Actors’ Union to the opening of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, January has many historical events to be proud of.

Among the bounty of items in the Ransom Center’s exhibit about the Bard will be the assassin’s script for ‘Richard III.’