American Theatre
American Theatre magazine stands out as the only general-interest publication in the U.S. dedicated to the world of theatre. Established in 1984 by the innovative arts organization Theatre Communications Group, the magazine debuted with a cover featuring the renowned playwright Sam Shepard, who sported a cowboy hat. Released ten times a year, American Theatre now reaches an estimated audience of 50,000, primarily made up of theatre professionals. The magazine delves into various theatrical trends, events, and profiles of stage artists from diverse backgrounds. It also addresses economic and legislative matters impacting the arts sector. While American Theatre primarily focuses on the extensive network of professional, non-profit theatres in the U.S., it rarely covers commercial, amateur, or university productions. The magazine does not provide reviews of performances but does critique theatre-related literature. International theatre highlights and significant productions, both domestically and abroad, are featured in sections like “Critic’s Notebook,” “Currents,” “First Person,” and “Global Spotlight.” Additionally, five times a year, readers can enjoy complete scripts of major new American plays, paired with thought-provoking interviews with the playwrights.
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americantheatre.org | Rob Weinert-Kendt
One reason people turn to religion, it is often thought, is for comfort in tough times. There’s certainly ample truth in that, as many who have lived through grief or recovery can attest. That’s not primarily why I personally attend church and maintain a connection to organized religion, despite—or perhaps because of—regular fluctuations in the status of my faith.
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americantheatre.org | Rob Weinert-Kendt
The great American playwright Terrence McNally lived on 9th Street in New York City’s Village for 24 years, many of them with his husband, theatre producer Tom Kirdahy, until McNally died of Covid in early 2020.
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americantheatre.org | Rob Weinert-Kendt
It’s never the wrong time for Molière, of course. But is it possible that our current era of DOGE and MAGA, of brazen corruption and camp Americana, is uniquely suited to the acerbic social satires of the 17th-century farceur who gave the world a veritable shooting gallery of schemers, hypocrites, and narcissists as colorful as they are contemptible? Two new productions in New York City take the spirit if not the letter of Molière as their guiding light.
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americantheatre.org | Daniella Ignacio
In a nation where the arts and education are under attack, it’s more than vital ever for young people to have opportunities to explore the arts with organizations that offer after-school learning, especially low-income and diverse populations that may not have the opportunity otherwise.
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americantheatre.org | Allison Considine
I just returned from Sicily, where I happily ate my weight in pasta, swam in the Ionian Sea, and soaked in the sights—including the ancient Greek theatre in Taormina. Built in the third century B.C. to hold 10,000 spectators, the amphitheatre offers panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna. Can you imagine being a young artist performing there for the first time, with that backdrop and crowd size?
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