This Month in Theatre History
Auspicious births (Orson Welles, Howard Ashman) and major theatre foundings (the Old Globe, East West Players) mark previous Mays.
Category Archives: Theatre History
Lyric Stage Sheds New Light on ‘Lady in the Dark’
The company’s landmark recreation of the Weill/Gershwin/Hart musical from 1941 sets out to recapture the show’s original glamour.
This Month in Theatre History
From a shooting at a theatre to the founding of one, from government crackdowns to government funds, a look back at previous Aprils in the American theatre.
Rebuilding While Rebelling: Carey Perloff’s First Year at A.C.T., Part 2
Her renegade first season at the earthquake-ravaged A.C.T. sparked outrage—and a surprise denouement.
This Month in Theatre History
Births, deaths, debuts and bans of bygone Marches.
This Month in Theatre History
From Elaine Stritch’s birth to Arthur Miller’s death, here are some notable dates in February.
This Month in Theatre History
From Gerswhin to Lin-Manuel Miranda, a look at January on stages past.
The Mysterious and Mythical Land of the Theatre
In excerpts from speeches newly translated by Zack Rogow and Renée Morel, the celebrated author of ‘Gigi’ tells how she found her identity as a writer in the music halls of Paris.
This Month in Theatre History
From Dame Maggie Smith’s birth to Samuel Beckett’s death, December was a month of entrances and exits.
NACL Dramatizes Climate Change with ‘The Weather Project’
With a playful play on a serious topic, Sullivan County’s resident devised-theatre company hopes to change the dialogue around the environment.
