President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center

Actor Willem Dafoe raises concerns about President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the impact on theater and society.

Playwright Athol Fugard's Impact on South African Theater

Playwright Athol Fugard, known for his intimate and personal plays chronicling life during and after apartheid in South Africa, passed away at the age of 92. His works shed light on the corrosive effects of the apartheid system on both the black majority and white minority populations.

Tony Roberts' Life and Career

Tony Roberts, a versatile Tony Award-nominated theater performer known for his roles in plays and musicals, as well as appearances in Woody Allen movies, has passed away at the age of 85.

Theater production 'Dear Everything' addressing climate change

Playwright V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, is hoping her new theater piece 'Dear Everything' can inspire collective action on climate change, featuring actors and activists Jane Fonda and Rosario Dawson. The show aims to connect people to the Earth and each other through music and storytelling.

Wicked Movie Premiere and Theater Etiquette

The highly-anticipated Wicked movie is set to premiere in theaters on November 22. AMC has reminded movie-goers of their no-singing policy during the film. Online debate sparked over whether singing should be allowed during the movie.

Jack Black's Teenage Drug Experience and Recovery

Jack Black shared his experiences with psychedelic drugs and cocaine as a teenager, and how he overcame his drug problem with the help of a school therapist and theater.

Richard Dreyfuss Theater Appearance Controversy

Richard Dreyfuss faced backlash for making sexist, homophobic, and disparaging remarks during a theater appearance in Massachusetts, leading to many attendees booing and walking out. The theater issued an apology for the actor's comments that were not in line with their values of inclusivity.

Broadway dynamics today

Boris Kachka discusses the dynamics of Broadway today, highlighting the high production budgets, variety of shows, and looming financial challenges in his piece 'We've Hit Peak Theater.'

Critique of Religion by Brian Cox

Scottish film star Brian Cox criticizes religion for leading humanity into 'all kinds of horror,' asserting that it hinders self-examination and problem-solving. He describes religion as a conceit and control mechanism, advocating for a focus on internal reflection. Cox believes that the theater is the true church of humanity, offering answers to life's big questions.

London stage Olivier Awards 2024 highlights

At the London stage Olivier Awards, a restaging of 'Sunset Boulevard' won big, 'Dear England' was named best new play, and various actors and productions received accolades. The Oliviers celebrated a successful year for new shows in the West End, despite challenges like high ticket costs and lack of arts education.

Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and the Sherman House Museum

The Sherman House Museum in Lancaster, Ohio, uncovers intimate details about Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent figure in American military history. The museum displays art, including a drawing by Sherman himself, and showcases his support for theater and the arts. Sherman's life contrasts sharply with his fearsome wartime reputation, revealing him as an ordinary person who did extraordinary things.

Slave Play's Black-Only Performances in London

The upcoming London run of the acclaimed Broadway stage drama Slave Play will have performances where only black identifying people are allowed to attend in an effort to shield them from the white gaze. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed disapproval of this decision. The play explores interracial relationships throughout American history using slavery as a motif.

Comprehensive Black History Month Program at Alexandria City High School

Drama teacher Leslie Jones and social studies teacher Ra Alim Shabazz partner to create a comprehensive Black History Month program at Alexandria City High School in northern Virginia, showcasing poetry, dance, and theater performances that educate students about overlooked aspects of Black history and encourage civic engagement.

California Movie Theater Shooting

A man convicted of fatally shooting two teenagers at a movie theater in California during a showing of 'The Forever Purge' was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He initially pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity but was ruled sane. The shooter had recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia and stopped taking his medication.