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What’s the elevator pitch for Hymn? It’s about two Black men who meet at a funeral and realize they have more in common than they ever imagined. They get to know each other and fall in love—familial, ...
An original collaborator on ‘The 25th Annual Spelling Bee’ recalls its intense creation and the generous spirits that blessed it. I was working as a weekend nanny for Wendy Wasserstein when she ...
This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about ‘Gypsy’ and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue. You can download ...
Scéal Nua regularly gathers writers with varied relationships to a common heritage to develop their work in a culturally responsive setting. New York has long been home to a vibrant community of Irish ...
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. American Theatre ...
KANSAS CITY, MO.: On April 3, Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced that Jeremy Dewey has been selected as the new executive director, effective June 1. Dewey is currently the chief of staff ...
Nothing escapes Kelli O’Hara. When she sings “To Build a Home” from The Bridges of Madison County, memory rolls across her eyes; each note becomes a tree, a station, a life. You hear landscapes in her ...
The brilliant composer/lyricist is remembered by a Tony-winning collaborator for his unique, unpredictable taste and his fierce but unassuming craft. William Finn left lyrics everywhere—in margins, ...
Candle House Collective’s personalized immersive experience engages participants in a series of 20-minute phone calls that can go to some very odd, personal places. Created by Evan Neiden, Olivia Behr ...
Equity’s Hiring Bias and Wage Gap Report shows gradual, positive steps towards a fairer industry. Equity, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers ...
NEW YORK: The Guggenheim Foundation announced its 2025 fellows on April 15. This year marks its 100th class of fellows. The program is part of its yearlong celebration marking a century of ...
On Jan. 7, 60 students at California’s Altadena Arts and Eliot Arts magnet schools began rehearsals for their production of Shrek, Jr. That same night, while the young artists were soundly asleep, the ...