The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit: Lean and Mean Shakespeare
A history of the 60-year-old initiative that brings theatre directly to the people.
All Stories About The Public Theater
The Play Makers: How New American Writing Makes It to Broadway
Is drama dying on the Main Stem? Not if these writers (and some enterprising nonprofits) can help it.
Theatres as Town Halls, With Politics (Occasionally) on the Agenda
From public discussions to “empathy nights” to grass-roots activism, theatres across the country are responding to the current moment with resources at hand.
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Theatre for Young Audiences
Many of TYA’s longtime aims—dramatizing thorny subjects, modeling diversity and tolerance—are more relevant than ever.
‘The Gabriels’: Family Matters in an Election Year
Richard Nelson’s newest cycle of plays views the presidential election through a painfully personal lens.
TCG Announces Recipients of Leadership U Grants
Eight early-career theatre leaders will recieve grants to work with mentors at TCG member theatres.
John Leguizamo Wants You to Brush Up on Your Latin History
The writer and performer is back onstage with ‘Latin History for Morons.’
This Month in Theatre History (July 2016)
From the last Ziegfeld Follies to At the Foot of the Mountain’s rise to national prominence, July was a hot month for theatre.
Public Theater Announces 2016-17 Season, Featuring 5 World Premieres
The season features 2 new plays from Richard Nelson, the NYC premiere of Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat,’ and another David Byrne/Alex Timbers musical.
Front & Center for March 2016
Refreshingly unlikable female protagonists, underrepresented voices, and an array of new American plays take the stage this month.
