Joseph Haj Wins Zelda Fichandler Award
Joseph Haj wins the 2014 Zelda Fichandler Award, in recognition of his commitment to the arts in North Carolina and to the national resident theatre scene.
Off-Broadway Ready for Its 'Theatre Close-Up' on PBS
The Mint Theater’s ‘London Wall’ kicks off a local PBS show highlighting intimate New York stage offerings.
Anna Shapiro to Succeed Martha Lavey as Steppenwolf Artistic Director
Big changes at a Chicago mainstay: Martha Lavey to step down, Anna Shapiro to step up; the executive director changes over; plus, expansion plans.
PigPen Theatre Company’s ‘The Old Man and the Moon’ Creates Magic, Adventure Onstage
PigPen Theatre Company creates a new folktale using shadow puppetry and a homegrown aesthetic.
Naomi Iizuka's 'Good Kids' Tackles Sexual Assault at Universities
Naomi Iizuka’s newest play ‘Good Kids’ begins its rolling premiere as part of the Big Ten New Play Initiative dedicated to commissioning female playwrights.
Video: Wallace Foundation on Audience Development
The Wallace Foundation announced a $40 million arts initiative, which will provide funding for approximately 25 arts organizations over six years to build and maintain audiences.
Second Thought Theatre Announces 2015 Season With New AD Alex Organ
The Dallas-based theatre company’s 11th season will feature Mike Bartlett’s “Bull” and Amy Herzog’s “Belleville.”
Midday News Round-Up: The August Wilson Center Rescued!
The August Wilson Center gets a second life, Broadway sells a lot of tickets and a free download in today’s mid-day news round-up.
In Memoriam: Sheldon Patinkin (1935-2014)
A Chicago improv and theatre pioneer with so much to give, and who gave it freely.
Seattle Doesn't Have to Wait for Beckett Fest
What other playwright could bring together a city’s diverse theatre artists, from classical to avant-garde, lavish to bare-bones?
