Tom Lee’s Puppet Planet
Somewhere between the earth and the stars, tradition and experimentation, La MaMa and the Met Opera, he keeps exploring his art form’s possibilities.
All Stories About Mary Zimmerman
Afterword to ‘Eurydice’ in the Form of 20 Questions
The playwright reflects on her oft-produced take on the Greek myth about loss, and suggests both practical and philosophical approaches for future interpreters.
What’s Opera, Director?
For theatre helmers Bartlett Sher and Mary Zimmerman, who both have shows in the new Met season, the music is the leader they follow.
How the Shows Went On After 9/11, With an Assist From Ovid
Broadway may have reopened its theatres on Sept. 13, but it was Mary Zimmerman’s ‘Metamorphoses’ that seemed to capture and transform NYC’s grief.
The Generative Generation
A make-it-new trend gains currency with audiences and academia.
The Buzz: What 6 Theatre Folks Are Working On and Watching For
From a car-driven opera in L.A. to a roller coaster musical in Chicago, from education projects to exciting turnovers, fall is busting out all over.
Awards And Prizes For April 2014
The awards and prizes that have been given out since our last issue.
Mary Zimmerman’s Bare Necessities: a Text, a Set, a Cast—and a Disney Cartoon
The Chicago adapter/director seems like a natural choice to turn the beloved ‘Jungle Book’ into a stage musical, but that doesn’t mean it’s been easy.
