This Month in Theatre History
Bookended with plays by Black women writers across the span of a century, this month’s survey includes the founding of an influential political theatre, a path-breaking First Nations narrative, and more.
All Stories About Old Globe Theatre
This Month in Theatre History
October recalls the extraordinary career of a 19th-century performer, the founding of both an Indianapolis institution and a West Coast bilingual theatre project, as well as the premieres of 2 very different works by queer Latinas on the East Coast.
Patricia McGregor Named Artistic Director of NY Theatre Workshop
A director with bicoastal credits and extensive experience developing new work, she will succeed NYTW’s longtime leader Jim Nicola.
Online This Week: Keeping It Lit
From festival readings to benefit cabarets, on-demand stage captures to immersive soundscapes, there’s no shortage of at-home theatre.
A Role for Theatre in Criminal Justice?
Formerly incarcerated individuals and corrections officials make a strong case.
Huey Lewis and Clint Black Musicals Headline Old Globe Season
Also on the slate are the West Coast premiere of ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ and world premieres by CJ Lee, Laurel Ollstein, and Ken Ludwig.
Take Shakespeare for Granted? He’ll None of It
Our magazine doesn’t include the Bard on its annual most-produced lists, but this year he snuck his way to the top anyway.
Old Globe Announces 3 World Premieres for 2017-18 Season
The slate includes new plays by José Cruz González and Anna Zeigler, and a musical based on ‘Benny & Joon.
Plunging into Character
A grueling photo shoot puts actors’ training to the test.
This Month in Theatre History
The founding of the Old Globe and Cape Fear Regional Theatre, and other noteworthy December events.
