This is the issue the theater has been facing—years attacking critics and their importance to be left without informed reviews in many major outlets and, additionally, without features (which staff critics were often pushing).

On this month's Theatrical Mustang, Woodzick (they/them) talks to performer and composer Justin Huertas about his queer superhero musical ‘Lizard Boy,’ rooting for underdogs, and blending artistic genres. americantheatre.org/2024/05/22/the…

Michael Greif's Triple Play americantheatre.org/2024/05/22/mic… via American Theatre

Writer Rachelle Legrand talks to playwright and screenwriter Marcus Gardley about how he had unknowingly been preparing to adapt 'The Color Purple' for decades. americantheatre.org/2024/05/22/how…

'Demonstrating our imagination onstage is a powerful act…But what if we offered our communities creative tools to practice their own imaginations in contexts where democracy is failing us?'
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Our Spring print issue includes an excerpt from THE LONG REVOLUTION, a new collection of writing by theatre pioneer Zelda Fichandler. Here she writes about the artistic as well as moral reasoning behind her push to to integrate Arena Stage. americantheatre.org/join

We’re thrilled to share that The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award! 🎭

Please join us in celebrating their dedication to avant-garde theatre for over 45 years.

“Part of his journey is accepting that he’s just a man—that he’s just a human being. It’s the breaking down of the mythology of what it is to be a superhero.” americantheatre.org/2024/05/15/whe…

Associate editor Alli Pierson talks to director Michael Greif about his Broadway triple play: developing ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ and ‘The Notebook,’ while furthering his specialty in underexamined issues. americantheatre.org/2024/05/22/mic…

In our April print issue, you won't want to miss Crystal Paul's beautiful photo essay/production notebook on 'The Beast Dance,' La Liga Teatro Elástico's pop-up parade and show, a highlight of this year's Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. americantheatre.org/join

After 23 years, executive director John Martin will retire from Florida Repertory Theatre at the end of the season. americantheatre.org/2024/05/21/joh…

“There’s a lot of theatres that were around when we started out that aren’t anymore. The thing about the longevity of this space is that, the longer it’s around, the richer it becomes with its age.” americantheatre.org/2024/05/21/the…

Playwright, Caroline Prugh passed away on May 13, 2024. Caroline’s plays were celebrated for their rich, poetic language and bold, queer characters. Her notable works include the award-winning 'It’s Only Kickball, Stupid,' a coming-of-age comedy that resonated with many, and the

Happy Publication Day to Clyde's by @lynnbrooklyn! In this razor-sharp comedy, a motley crew of line cooks, under a visionary chef, are given purpose and permission to dream through their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

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“During the pandemic, we lost so many artistic venues, which was absolutely heartbreaking. We felt this was a chance for us to not only have an artistic home for our growing company, but also to provide space for our colleagues and fellow artists.” americantheatre.org/2024/05/20/bra…

Will Brill, one of those actors who’s great in everything, on the journey of marriage, divorce, and sobriety that led to his current acclaim in Stereophonic (with digressions on Tribes, Our Town, and Roy Cohn)

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“For most of our lives, if an Asian person was in a movie, it was about the struggles of being Asian or coming over to America. It was never like, here’s just a comedy, here’s joy, right?” americantheatre.org/2024/05/14/eva…

'After Audrey sees a show in a traditional proscenium theatre, she always asks, 'Where are the actors?'...At the Big Umbrella Festival, she didn’t need to ask. The actors were right there, personally engaging with her...from start to finish.' americantheatre.org/2024/05/14/und…

“The thing that I love about Chicago theatre...that grittiness and intensity that has created so many generations of artists here...is why people keep figuring out how to leave their house in the middle of the arctic blast to see shows.” americantheatre.org/2024/05/14/gro…

.American Theatre reports on a new multi-use theater-maker and community-centered rental space in Chicago. It has dressing rooms, three stages, a modular black box with rubberized floors, and George’s Bar to celebrate openings. americantheatre.org/2024/05/20/bra…