Wilson “discovered Bearden in 1977, when The Prevalence of Ritual, a 1964 series of Bearden’s collages collected in a volume, captured his attention.” - The New York Times
Oskar Eustis thinks so, but not a bad thing: “We’re faced with the need to prove to the people in our individual communities that we matter enough to them that they should support us. … Now, that’s not a very bad demand to put on an art form.” - Los Angeles Times (Yahoo)
Abbey Theatre "is one of the State’s most important cultural institutions. It was founded by William Butler Yeats and Augusta Gregory in 1904; the 1966 structure has been described by the government as a ‘deficient’ building for audiences and performers.” - Irish Times
“The Government has announced a 20% reduction in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England from April next year. … However, the decision to exclude theatres from this targeted relief has raised questions: many theatres and arts centres share (similar) operational models, overheads and community functions.” - WhatsOnStage (UK)
“We’re in this environment where I’m watching a lot of shows not quite find the audience that can sustain them at the level that they need to be sustained because the costs have gone up so much.” - The Hollywood Reporter
For decades, theater fans have flocked to Broadway hoping to catch their favorite performers onstage. But what if, instead of seeing one show, they could spend an entire weekend surrounded by stage stars — watching concerts under the stars, singing show tunes around a campfire, dancing at a Broadway rave? - People
“He plans to (depart) on July 31, 2028, his 70th birthday. His departure will signal a transition ... not only for the Public, but also for theater in New York, where Eustis is among the last of a group of long-serving artistic directors who for decades oversaw the city’s biggest nonprofits.” - The New York Times
Exactly who or what is to blame for the closures is hard to diagnose. Producers have cited astronomical transportation costs as a major factor, perhaps unwilling to blame audiences’ increasing reluctance to pre-book. Industry-wide fixes are even trickier to identify. - The Guardian
“The distinction between a preview and an official opening night, once a universally understood boundary, has become increasingly blurred. In an era dominated by instant social media reaction, some no longer seem to realise there is a difference at all.” - WhatsOnStage (UK)
In Avignon, where artists, programmers and theatergoers rub shoulders for a month every summer, the announcement has ignited fierce debates and protests. Last week, an estimated 1,800 people demonstrated in front of the Papal Palace. - The New York Times
“The theatrical return not only highlights Goldberg’s enduring comedic chops but also showcases her versatility as a playwright with a deep empathy for everyday people often lost to stereotype.” - The New York Times
“In 2023, English was represented by only a handful of productions, and last summer the majority of Arabic-related offerings were dance shows, rendering the question of language somewhat moot. But the focus on Korean at this year’s festival ... has opened an inviting window.” - The New York Times
Going all the way back to before 1600, the cantankerous, pompous, book-smart nincompoop has been a figure of mockery on European stages, a target for venting people’s dislike for know-it-all behavior. Some of the stereotypes associated with the character, however, were rather nasty. - The Public Domain Review
When director Indiana Lown-Collins, who’s half-Spanish, first worked at Shakespeare’s Globe, she decided that flamenco steps would sound terrific there, thundering on the wooden floor and resounding around the circular space. Now she’s settled on the perfect vehicle: Love’s Labours Lost. - The Guardian
“(Starting) in March 2025, (Rudy Mendoza) offered drop-in classes at Logan Square Improv to students who wanted to try playing in either (English or Spanish). The school has grown exponentially since. There are now three full levels of classes for bilingual students. He has a roster of seven other teachers.” - Chicago Tribune
