Anna D. Shapiro to Step Down From Steppenwolf Helm
The artistic director expanded the ensemble and the theatre’s offerings, and spearheaded a campaign for a new space.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Steppenwolf Announces 2021-22 Season, Opening of New Building
The season will feature all ensemble-written plays and the opening of the company’s new 400-seat Round Theater.
Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Additional Spring Offerings
A series of pop-up performances will populate the Ohio theatre’s May slate.
BroadwayHD Partners With Detroit Arts Groups for Obsidian Festival
The streaming service will bring Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group’s inaugural Obsidian Festival to viewers at no cost.
Flint Rep Announces Summer Season and Mural Plays Series
Flint Mural Plays will feature new short audio plays from 25 commissioned writers, including student playwrights at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Goodman Theatre Announces Real-Time, Online ‘Live’ Series
Working with Emmy-winning television producer Christina Tye, the company will present ‘The Sound Inside,’ ‘Ohio State Murders,’ and ‘I Hate It Here.’
Karen Olivo: Leading by Leaving
The actor and educator talks about the reasons for their departure from Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and about the theatre field they’d like to help build.
Abby Marcus Named Managing Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
An experienced producer and arts administrator, she’ll replace Buzz Ward, who’s retiring after 29 years in the post.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Announces Spring Season
The season will feature a combination of indoor, outdoor, streaming, and audio productions.
Milwaukee Rep Announces Updated 2021-22 Season
The updated season includes two new plays by Dael Orlandersmith.
