Remembering Elizabeth Wilson, Whom ‘Sticks and Bones’ Couldn’t Break
A playwright remembers the late actor’s grace under fire, and the memorable fury with which she delivered a simple five-word line.
Joe Iconis, Back at the Intersection of Young and Awkward in ‘Be More Chill’
A new musical based on Ned Vizzini’s young-adult novel follows a high schooler jonesing for chill pill, literally.
Timothy Bond to Leave Syracuse Stage in 2016
After eight years in his post, Bond joins managing director Jeffrey Woodward in a leadership transition.
‘Hamilton’ Wins Best New Musical at Off Broadway Alliance Awards
‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ wins for best new play, and posthumous awards are given to Arthur Gelb, Judith Malina and Marian Seldes.
Pillsbury House Names 3 Naked Stage Fellows
Marisa R. Carr, Junauda Petrus and Eliza Rasheed will develop new work in the theatre’s seven-month development program.
Mourning Russ Tutterow, Chicago’s New-Play Champion
The Chicago Dramatists leader nurtured generations of playwrights with weekly readings. They in turn formed the family that gathered around him as his health declined.
Jeffrey Woodward Named Managing Director of Dallas Theater Center
The managing director of Syracuse Stage will move to Dallas, replacing Heather M. Kitchen.
NYU Skirball Announces 2015–16 Season
The theatre selections include Samuel Beckett, Shakespeare, shadow shows and children’s theatre.
Stew Pays a Debt to James Baldwin With ‘Notes of a Native Song’
The famed essayist and author has long loomed in the background of the songwriter’s work. Stew’s new concert musical pushes the influence to forefront—but don’t expect a hagiography.
Onstage This Week: May 18–24
Who said theatres only ever produce small-cast shows? This week’s shows, whether farces or tragedies, musicals or dramas, largely feature strong ensembles.
