How the Wolf Survives
When La Liga Teatro Elástico came to Chicago, they built a puppet parade to dramatize our ecological interdependence.
Princess for a Play
As theatres across the country diversify their casting of Disney princesses in musicals, more girls get to see themselves onstage.
Joshua Allen: Coming Home Again
As the Chicago playwright’s newest work hits the Raven Theatre stage, Allen revisits the gestation and meaning of his South Side-set Grand Boulevard Trilogy.
Nicole Watson Wants Playwrights’ Center to Be a Lighthouse
In her early days as the org’s producing artistic director, she discusses process and the state of new-play development in American theatre.
Katie Bradley Named Theater Mu Interim Artistic Director
A longtime performer and teaching artist with the company, she will serve alongside managing director Anh Thu T. Pham while a successor for Lily Tung Crystal is sought.
From Chicago: A Ghost Light Through the Dark
A new movie centers Chicago theatre and theatremakers, plus news from the region and thoughts from artists Dolores Díaz and Alice da Cunha.
For Winnie Holzman, ‘Choice’ Is Personal
Her new play at McCarter Theatre explores the topic of abortion, minus polemics, plus humor and a touch of mysticism.
Emily Comisar Named Exec Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Rep
The company’s current managing director will merge that role with that of artistic director, which Kelly Kerwin will leave in June.
New Swap Meet Musical Opens Shop in San Diego
The creative team at TuYo Theatre on how and why they created ‘Pasale Pasale.’
Theatrical Mustang: Justin Huertas Is Hero Material
Woodzick talks to the performer and composer about his queer superhero musical ‘Lizard Boy,’ rooting for underdogs, and blending artistic genres.
