Greg Reiner Named Director of NEA’s Theatre Programs
The former administrator for Tectonic Theater Projects and Classic Stage Company will manage both theatre and musical theatre grants for the endowment.
In ‘Bent’ and ‘Girlfriend,’ Love Beats the Odds
The resonances between 2 gay-themed plays presented by Center Theatre Group show how far we’ve come, and at what cost.
L.A. Theatre Works Announces 2015–16 Season
The season will include classic and contemporary work featuring celebrity cast members.
A Carnaval of Latino Writing in the Windy City
Straight realism, magic realism, even ‘sausage’ realism were on offer at the latest new-play event staged by the Latino/a Theatre Commons.
Workhaus Playwrights Collective Announces 2015–16 Season
The playwright-driven theatre will feature world premieres by Alan Berks and Trista Baldwin and an area premiere by Carson Kreitzer.
Editor’s Note: The Puppet Moment
There’s no great mystery why they’re so popular, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a mystique, and plenty of mystery worth exploring, about puppets.
Onstage this Week: July 26–Aug. 3
From Shakespeare to showtunes to hoedowns, it’s another diverse week on stages across America.
Pro Tip: ‘Amateur’ Is Not a Putdown
The difference between arts professionals and the rest of us isn’t about money but about dedication.
How ‘Hamilton’ Found Its Groove
Lin-Manuel Miranda packed everything he knows about history, hip-hop, and musical theatre into his new hit show. No wonder ‘Hamilton’ is changing everything.
Offscript: Susan Booth and a Wild Party
Susan Booth, artistic director of Alliance Theatre, defines white privilege and explains why she doesn’t do classics. Also, the editors talk the Count and ‘The Wild Party.’
