Jobsite Theater Slates Season of Comedies, Dramas and a Musical Parody
Florida theatre’s 2015–16 season will range from Shakespeare to a ‘Silence of the Lambs’ parody.
Charles Schulz, Louis Sachar and Roald Dahl Lead First Stage’s 2015–16 Season
The Milwaukee company’s 29th season also includes the world premiere of a stage adaptation of ‘Ella Enchanted’ and new works in the theatre’s First Steps series.
Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Season to Include Wilson, the Hypocrites and Humana
Also on deck for the Kentucky theatre are plays by Amy Herzog and Rebecca Gilman, ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ and a few holiday favorites.
Michael Feingold Wins Nathan Award for Criticism
The former Village Voice critic takes the award for online writing at TheaterMania.com, particularly two pieces, one playful, the other thoughtful.
PlayMakers Rep’s New Season to Include Six Plays and 1 Sondheim
The final season from outgoing a.d. Joseph Haj will include solo shows by Trieu Tran and KJ Sanchez, plus a new take on ‘Three Sisters’ by Libby Appel.
Out of the Loop Fringe Fest, a Texas Experiment Now Hitting Lucky 13
When Water Tower Theatre first created its own multidisciplinary festival, it relied on national names to raise its profile. Now the local acts are more popular than the out-of-towners.
‘Shockheaded Peter’ Gets a Steampunk-Rock Makeover at Company One
The Army of Broken Toys revive, and reorchestrate, the creepy Tiger Lillies musical. It’s still not for kids—and it’s louder (you can sample some exclusive tracks, below).
Anne Washburn and Lucas Hnath Nab Prestigious Whiting Awards
The literary awards, given to 10 writers each year, has gone to the playwrights of ‘Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play’ and ‘The Christians.’
Rick Dildine Returning to St. Louis After Short Stint at Shakespeare & Company
After just over six months as head of the Massachusetts theatre, Dildine will return to Shakespeare Festival St. Louis with a slightly different title.
Segal Center Spring 2015 Events Slate Includes Sibyl Kempson, Ayad Akhtar, Leslie Ayvazian
The CUNY center’s free programs will also include screenings of films by two avant-garde theatre auteurs, Lee Breuer and Richard Foreman.
