Remembering Mike Nichols
The master director taught me to find the event in every scene—an easy lesson to remember, since each session with him was an event in itself.
6 Out-of-the-Book Adaptations of ‘Into the Woods’
From little black dresses to jeans, bicycles to balloons, six memorable reinventions of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Into the Woods” from 2014 (not counting the movie).
Sean Daniels Named Merrimack Rep Artistic Director
The current artist-at-large at Geva Theatre Center is stepping into a new role in Lowell, Mass.
Onstage This Week: Dec. 15-22
Alongside Scrooge and the Cratchits you’ll find Crumpet, Ralphie and George Bailey, as well as some fun alternative-holiday offerings and some intriguing counter-programming.
Imago Theatre’s ‘FROGZ’ Hops Back Home to Portland
A physical-theatre phenom created in 1979 by Jerry Mouawad and Carol Triffle, ‘FROGZ’ brings together acrobatics and animals, and unites audiences of all ages.
Top of the Pods
More hot cups of talk on our favorite theatre podcasts, from Baltimore to the Bay Area.
‘Diner’ Is Open for Business
After a number of years and as many setbacks, a new musical of Barry Levinson’s buddy film hits the stage, with tunes by Sheryl Crow.
Telling Tales in School
When Shaheen Vaaz set out to make ‘Dirty Talk,’ a show about sexual assault on campus, she had no idea how timely or how close to home it would be.
Six Characters in Search of ‘The Golden Toad’
At various sites around LaMaMa, Talking Band’s new four-part show sees what the folks in the backroom will have.
Samuel D. Hunter on Creating a Modern ‘Our Town’
The MacArthur genius grantee talks about his new play ‘Pocatello’ at Playwrights Horizons, and why the Olive Garden makes a great metaphor for family and community.
