Category Archives: New England

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

Exclusive: O’Neill, NNPN, Kennedy Center and SDC Name 5 National Directing Fellows

Awards April 6, 2015 Suzy Evans 1 Comment

Five emerging directors from across the United States were selected from more than 350 applicants to participate in the first-ever National Directors Fellowship.

A.R.T. Season to Include ‘Waitress,’ Fishermen, ‘Natasha’ and Big Brother

Seasons April 2, 2015 American Theatre Editors 1 Comment

Sara Bareilles, Dave Malloy, Mark Rylance, Eve Ensler, the TEAM and Headlong Theatre are among the artists bringing work to the Boston-area theatre.

Huntington Theatre’s 2015–16 Season Slates 4 World Premieres

Seasons March 30, 2015 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

Next season at the Boston theatre will include new works by Winnie Holzman, Jeffrey Hatcher, Gina Gionfriddo and Craig Lucas. Oh, and Nick Offerman.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Creates New Commissioning Programs

Awards March 27, 2015 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

Fernanda Coppel, Halley Feiffer and Benjamin Scheuer will receive the inaugural commissions.

Lyric Stage Company of Boston Announces 2015–16 Season

Seasons March 24, 2015 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

The theatre’s season includes ‘Peter and the Starcatcher,’ ‘Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play,’ a new play by Katori Hall and more.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre 2015–16 Season to Include 3 World Premieres

Seasons March 24, 2015 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

Next season at the Massachusetts theatre will feature world premieres from new a.d. Sean Daniels, Idris Goodwin and Lila Rose Kaplan.

Trinity Repertory Offers Season of Rebels and Pioneers in 2015-16

Seasons March 23, 2015 American Theatre Editors Leave a comment

The Rhode Island theatre’s new season will include ‘Julius Caesar,’ Wendy Wasserstein, and the return of directors/choreographers Richard and Sharon Jenkins.