Tony Kushner News

Signature Theatre has opened submissions for the Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Residency. Lear more about the Residency!

In this interview, we have the privilege of evoking Greg Pierotti's insights. He is a University of Arizona Theatre professor, a distinguished artist, and the co-author of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which he now directs at the university. The script evolved from his work with Moisés Kaufman and the renowned Tectonic Theater Project in New York City. The company is best known for developing new plays using 'Moment Work,' a trademarked playwriting method that employs rigorous research and collaboration in a laboratory environment. The process is a significant part of Pierotti's work, which resides at the intersection of theater and anthropology.

The 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with events that bring the traditions, rhythms, and styles of Hispanic and Latino cultures to festival audiences.

In the ways Angels in America embodies and reflects the zeitgeist of the AIDS epidemic, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord presents a story of four young women with a penchant for summoning spirits that somehow perfectly encapsulates the larger experiences of living in a terror-obsessed, post-9/11 world muddied by senseless shootings.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre is set to kick off their 26th Mainstage season with the highly anticipated production of Angels in America Part II: Perestroika. Following the resounding success of Angels in America, Part I: MIllennium Approaches last spring, this theatrical masterpiece continues to captivate audiences with its poignant storytelling, powerful performances, and thought-provoking themes.

Are you a budding writer not sure where to begin? Perhaps you’ve managed to get something onto the page, but don’t have any theatre contacts to proceed further. Or maybe you’re a bit nervous about offending someone and ending your writing career before it even gets going.

Find out what's in store for New York Theatre Workshop's 2023/24 season as they announce their lineup and introduce the 2050 Administrative Fellows. Get a sneak peek into the productions and meet the talented individuals who will contribute to the success of the theater.

The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

Top stories: Get a first look at photos of The Shark is Broken, Funny Girl reveals tour details, and more!

Learn about the recent appointment of Kelundra Smith as the new Managing Editor of American Theatre. Discover how her expertise and passion for the arts will shape the future of the publication.

Get the scoop on Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's highly anticipated 45th anniversary season, featuring a vibrant lineup of LGBTQ+ theatre productions and events. From groundbreaking performances to thought-provoking stories, this season promises to captivate audiences. Book your tickets now and be part of the celebration!

Top stories: New York, New York and Grey House close, El Mago Pop will make his make US national television debut today, and more!

Director Brian McKinley, his cast, orchestra and technical team have staged a production of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE that elevates the script and score. In his first try as a director, McKinley has led a vocally accomplished cast and an exceptional crew to a tremendous success. CAROLINE, OR CHANGE will continue at The Marcelle through August 12th.

The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

US actor Billy Porter has said the absense of playbills in UK theatre is “disrespectful” to performers.

Ensemble Theatre celebrates its second season in their new location with the 44th Season, 2023-2024: A Season Of Justice' When Standing By Isn't Enough!  Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Get an exclusive look at the star-studded cast and talented creative team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company. Meet the actors and creatives bringing this epic story to life in a captivating stage adaptation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness their incredible talents in action.

Family, friends, fellow activists, and theatrical colleagues reflect on the extraordinary life and contributions of Larry Kramer, whose activism forever changed the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights and public health awareness. See the full video.

Discover the excitement at New York Theatre Workshop's 05Fest, where THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a festival of innovative theater and experience the best of what NYTW has to offer. Don't miss this captivating celebration of theater!

Two Volume book set on Judy Garland by Lawrence Schulman will be published by BearManor Media.