New England

Coverage of theatre in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The Trials of ‘An American Daughter’

Wendy Wasserstein’s 1997 play feels more contemporary than it should, especially during this political season.

The actor’s life inspired Joe Iconis, Lance Rubin, and Jason Williams’s new musical, which is running at Barrington Stage Company.

Barker was previously the managing director of Marin Theatre Company.

The grants will support the development and touring of new theatre projects.

Brenda Withers’s new play, set in 19th-century Russia, is inspired by her theatre’s experiences with feedback on Cape Cod.

Next season at the Boston theatre will include new plays from Alice Birch, Jiehae Park, and Josh Wilder.

A new musical from Bill Russell and Janet Hood tells the story of three generations of female musicians.

It’s not just about talkbacks at the small Boston theatre—it’s about creating safe spaces for engagement with often uncomfortable work.

Highlights of the annual festival included a rock band of Catholic schoolgirls, giant balloons, pop-up books, and deconstructed Chekhov.

A playwright and teacher, Bradford succeeds Vincent J. Cardinal at the helm of both CRT and UConn’s Dramatic Arts.