Steppenwolf’s ‘This Is Modern Art’ Tagged With Controversy
Two major critics diss a new play about graffiti and hip-hop culture, igniting a debate about privilege, race and who gets to tell young people’s stories.
Pasadena Playhouse Exec Elizabeth Doran Leaves for San Diego Job
She leaves the California theatre after three years in the post to take a job leading the San Diego Civic Theatre and the Balboa Theatre.
Goodman Theatre’s 2015–16 Season to Include 4 World Premieres
New plays by Jose Rivera, Thomas Bradshaw, Charise Castro Smith and Seth Bockley highlight the Chicago theatre’s next season.
Triad Stage Season to Include World Premiere Musical ‘Radiant Abundant’
Triad Stage’s nine productions highlight music, comedy, drama and mystery.
Founder James Houghton to End Run at Signature Theatre
Citing health reasons, the leader of one of Off-Broadway’s most prominent playwright-focused theatres will step down.
Portland Center Stage to Feature Wide Array of Drama and Music
The Oregon theatre’s season ranges from American classics like ‘Our Town’ and ‘Streetcar’ to solo shows, ‘Sex With Strangers’ and ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’.’
Harbor Stage Summer 2015 Season Brings ‘Detroit’ to Cape Cod
Also on the company’s slate: an original devised work about a trapped miner, and a revival of ‘A Doll’s House.’
Village Theatre’s New Season Includes Two New Musicals
Two new shows, ‘Snapshots’ and ‘My Heart Is the Drum,’ will receive productions, along with three Broadway favorites.
Rosser and Sohne, Sam Willmott and Max Vernon Win Jonathan Larson Grants
The American Theatre Wing has named the winner of the grants for musical theatre writers.
Break On Through to the Other Side: Success and ‘Not Success’
Failure can be a gateway to new scenes, new ideas—even a brand new writing identity.
