Where the Show Begins in the Lobby
Some theatres are finding ways to coach audiences into the world of the play before the curtain ever goes up.
All Stories About Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Offscript: Anna & Julian in the Jacuzzi
This episode of OffScript features an interview with James McNeel, managing director of Contemporary American Theatre Festival in West Virginia. He was in town/New York City for the Off-Broadway premiere of CATF’s “Uncanny Valley,” by Thomas Gibbons. Assistant editor Diep Tran talks with him about new plays and robots.
Also, the editors of AMERICAN THEATRE discuss succession of Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, and Suzy and Diep get into a heated debate over a “Jacuzzi.” Come on in, the water’s warm!
Martha Lavey and David Hawkanson on Their Steppenwolf Succession Plans
The artistic director and executive director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company talk about their decisions to step down and the legacy they hope to leave.
Anna Shapiro to Succeed Martha Lavey as Steppenwolf Artistic Director
Big changes at a Chicago mainstay: Martha Lavey to step down, Anna Shapiro to step up; the executive director changes over; plus, expansion plans.
Fashion Meets Theatre for Ana Kuzmanic
How Ana Kuzmanic’s love of drawing and fashion led her to an extraordinary theatrical career.
Laura Eason's 'Sex With Strangers' Gets Steamier in NY
In its New York premiere, a play about publishing and intimacy in the Internet age, starring Billy Magnussen and Anna Gunn, gets an upgrade.
Editor’s Note for March 2014
A note from American Theatre’s editor, Jim O’Quinn.
The Anna Shapiro Workout
Sprinting steadily from Steppenwolf to Broadway and back again, the Tony-winning director isn’t even out of breath.
Rebecca Gilman’s ‘Luna Gale’ Product of Broken Ankle
A chance hospital encounter leads to a new Chicago play.
The Adaptive Spirit of Sean Graney
The Hypocrites founder made his name punking the classics. Now, as a solo auteur, he’s leavening Greek tragedies.
