Afternoon Delight: Why One Troupe Is Trying Out Friday Matinees
Move over, Wednesdays—New Georges is making a case for TGIF. And why not?
Steven Pasquale Looks for the Grit in Billy Bigelow
The tenor, who will play the role in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Carousel,’ also talks about vocal health, career advice and why it’s best not to ask him to dance.
Roche Schulfer, the Goodman Theatre’s Shrewd Steward
Since joining the theatre’s staff four decades ago, he’s helped guide the Chicago theatre to national flagship status. It wasn’t an easy or inevitable climb.
Alliance Theatre Announces 5 World Premieres for 2015–16 Season
The Atlanta theatre will produce the world premiere of Mike Lew’s ‘Tiger Style!’, Eleanor Burgess’s ‘Start Down’ and Charles Randolph-Wright’s new musical about BeBe and CeCe Winans.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater 2015–16 Season To Feature Epic Bard History Cycle
Artistic director Barbara Gaines will present her exploration of Shakespeare’s history plays, plus the Q Brothers’ hip-hop ‘Madsummer’ and magician Teller’s ‘Tempest.’
New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces 2015-16 Season
The San Francisco theatre’s new season will include a U.S. premiere by Micheál Kerrigan and a world premiere by MJ Kaufman.
True Colors Theatre Company Announces 2015-16 Season
The Atlanta theatre’s season will feature three shows from Lydia Diamond, David Mamet and Will Power.
Humana 2015: In ‘Dot,’ Colman Domingo Sees Dementia Through a Comic Lens
His new play looks at aging parents and the children who care for them, and doesn’t mind laughing at the things that are beyond understanding.
Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori and Sam Gold Welcome You to the ‘Fun Home’
The three collaborators discuss their writing process for the musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, which begins performances on Broadway on March 27.
The Great American Living-Room Play Gets a Remodel
In seeming to strike at the foundations of the realist family play, playwrights like Will Eno, Young Jean Lee and Taylor Mac may actually be proving the durability of its four walls.
