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Each month on The Subtext, Brian speaks with a playwright about life, writing, and whatever itches we are scratching. This month he talks to Diana Burbano, a Colombian immigrant playwright, performer, ...

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions. The Venturous Theater Fund, a fund of Tides Foundation, supports ambitious new work for the stage and the artists who create it. Along with ...

From the king of swing to the Rat Pack, Ol’ Blue Eyes charmed his way into the hearts of millions. Celebrate the pivotal moments of Sinatra’s remarkable five-decade career with a journey through his ...

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’s tap dancing musical comedy comes to life on stage! Packed with Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including, “Cheek to Cheek,” “Top Hat,” “Let’s Face the Music & Dance,” ...

Please Do Not Touch the Indians Traditional Native storytelling is infused into nonlinear theatre, with characters that move freely between past and present, offering perspectives of the same reality ...

The Inheritance, Part 1 & 2 An epic and touching journey through generations of gay America. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join ...

Class, cultures, and expectations clash when Jacques’s American cousin Sam visits him in Paris for a birthday celebration. Happy Birthday, Mon Ami combines glove puppetry, live music, and audience ...

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding A joyous and timely tale about sisterhood and community set on a sweltering summer day in a Harlem hair-braiding shop. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving ...

People to Watch: Kimie Nishikawa The New York-based scenic designer discusses her process, design partners, and theatre memories for our Summer 2025 issue.

Unique and quirky, this is a story about what to do during a pandemic…Quarantine? Plan for the future? Kill your lover’s husband? Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins ...