This Month in Theatre History
Successes for Steppenwolf, Swine Palace, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Sutton Foster.
Successes for Steppenwolf, Swine Palace, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Sutton Foster.
A theatremaker who has found politics increasingly salient in his work speaks up for their place onstage.
Reports on casting demographics, new-play programs, theatre as autism therapy, and more.
Stephen King and John Mellencamp, with a huge assist from T-Bone Burnett, created this original horror musical ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’ at the Alliance Theatre in 2012; it’s now hitting the road for a national tour.
San Francisco’s Crowded Fire has added value to its successful commissioning program by harnessing the power of partnerships.
Reykjavík’s mayor is also an actor, comedian, and writer who believes that artists can make good politicians.
His plays are full of questions—what are human beings like?—with answers you can’t pin down.
The performance-art team at L.A.’s Natural History Museum mixes science and theatre to bring prehistoric creatures back to life.
DCTC’s summit showcases beginning and experienced writers, all with high hopes.
An American writer goes to Paris, Shakespearean Olympics, and a Nigerian-British copro.