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In this month's Chicago newsletter, theatremakers Jillian Leff and Joel Willison share what inspires them and the American Theatre team invites you to join us for a special event in the city.
This summer, Langs will succeed Scott Zigler as dean of the School of Drama where he studied directing decades ago.
With 3 productions this spring, the busy playwright's kaleidoscopic historical fantasias"and their civic patience"are finding new homes.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
The Ashley Stewart CEO and best-selling author will speak on business models for change at the national convening in Chicago in June.
Hosted by Peppermint, the event will feature staged readings of 10 short plays that will then be made available for fundraising use across the nation.
A new book looks at the marriages of convenience"and backstage inconveniences"behind the filming of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
The founding artistic director of the influential New York City performance venue talks about the shows she's loved, the changes she's seen, and the road ahead.
'The Felt Menagerie' at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans puts a comic spin on the playwright's tragic characters.
Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
An experienced director and indpendent producer, she has helmed successful shows at the Rep in recent years.
The former People's Light managing director succeeded Grace Grillet in the position last week.
Thirty theatres of color will receive $10,000 grants for general operating support.
Get to know the composer behind Broadway's 'The Notebook,' and the playwright behind the world premiere of 'The Coffin Maker.'
With his passing, we've lost a tireless advocate for the talent and potential of others, particularly those on the margins.
The resident playwright will succeed artistic producer Sarahbeth Grossman and work alongside executive director Kevin Moriarty.
An interview with the playwright about fast writing, big feelings, mai tais, and Munchkins.
Youth discount tickets aren't just about filling houses now but about creating lifelong theatregoers and donors.
On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Da…
The busy writer was brought on to preserve the essence of the iconic show, while pruning dated language (and adding fresh jokes).
Rogers succeeds former managing director Frank Mack.
From its casting to its staging, the acclaimed new Broadway revival of the iconic rock musical misses opportunities to engage with, and subvert, harmful tropes around Deafness and disability.
A sweet, sane soul who wrote hilarious, deranged, profoundly human plays, he showed us all how to dance on the funny/serious tightrope.
Heidi Schreck adaptations of 'An Enemy of the People' and 'Uncle Vanya' on Broadway, Amy Herzog and Heidi Schreck
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
