Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
All Stories About Showcase
Theatrical Mustang: Sandy Sahar Gooen Wants You to Transpose
This month Woodzick discusses musical parody and gender-expansive revivals with an artist who researches vocal pedagogy.
Voces y Votos
With apt new comedies programmed around election seasons, theatre companies have been complicating audience notions of the Latine vote and community.
AT Education Monthly: CMU Visit, Back-to-School Spirit, and Design Training
An afternoon at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama and life-changing educators highlight this month’s education newsletter.
Me and Mr. Jones
A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.
Zelda Fichandler: Print the Legend
2 new books show and tell the instructive story of Arena’s path-breaking co-founder, Zelda Fichandler—both the work she did and the work she left for us to continue.
Carson Grace Becker to Step Down from Chicago Dramatists
After five years of service, Becker will focus on her own writing and projects.
6 Theatres Partner for Black Trans Women Play Festival
Now in its fifth year, this digital festival marks the first cross-theatre partnership and will be available to stream starting Nov. 18.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz Next Artistic Director
A former associate artistic director at new-works incubator Ars Nova, she’ll succeed Paige Evans in the role starting in November.
Know a Theatre: People’s Light of Malvern, Pa.
Now in its 50th year, this Pennsylvania theatre has strong local roots as well as a national profile.
