Know a Theatre: 5th Avenue Theatre of Seattle
One of the nation’s most influential musical theatre institutions, now in its 46th year, is on the opposite coast from Broadway.
All Stories About Showcase
In ‘Soft Target,’ It’s the Toys’ Story
Emily Kaczmarek’s new play, premiering at Detroit Public Theatre, explores gun violence through the eyes of a young girl and her toys.
Making Arrangements (and Orchestrations) on Broadway
Orchestrator Doug Besterman (‘Death Becomes Her,’ ‘Boop!,’ ‘Smash’) and music director/arranger Marco Paguia (‘Buena Vista Social Club’) compare notes.
A Jewish Testament: The Story of Ben Hecht’s ‘Warsaw Ghetto’
In 1943, when the horrors of the Holocaust were still not widely known, the famed screenwriter joined other big names for a pageant that toured the U.S. to raise awareness—and to celebrate resistance to the Nazis.
New Philly Death and Arts Festival to Re-Envision the Art of Dying
The inaugural festival explores mortality through art, performance, and collective care at Pennsylvania’s Laurel Hill Cemetery.
All About My Mother: The Parent Trap of ‘Rheology’
Shayok Misha Chowdhury’s new play at the Bushwick Starr isn’t just about his mother, the physicist Bulbul Chakraborty. She’s also his co-star.
People to Watch: Lolita Chakrabarti
The British playwright is all over U.S. stages this spring, with her adaptation of ‘Life of Pi’ on tour and a city-specific rewrite of her play ‘Hymn’ at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Theatrical Mustang: Where River Hetzel Finds Safety and Community
The versatile actor and artist talks about their role in ‘Curious Incident,’ about solidarity and kindness in a time of struggle, and about why intersectional representation matters.
She Built Herself a Home
Ahead of concerts at Steppenwolf and Ravinia, Kelli O’Hara reflects on her journey, artistry and breath work, and the “service” of performing.
How William Finn Spelled Family
An original collaborator on ‘The 25th Annual Spelling Bee’ recalls its intense creation and the generous spirits that blessed it.
