Category: theatre

“Since Actors Theatre of Louisville was formed 47 years ago, it has had only three artistic directors: Richard Block in the early years; Jon Jory, who built the theater’s international reputation over 30 years; and Marc Masterson, who held the position from 2000 until leaving in May to become artistic director of South Coast Repertory in California.”

“A play about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will have its European premiere in London next year. First seen … in Sydney last summer, when it was originally titled Stainless Steel Rat, Ron Elisha’s play will open … in January. Renamed Man in the Middle, the play has been reworked over the past three months to guarantee its topicality in light of recent events.”

“The problem with Bowie is that so many treatments are possible: post-apocalyptic glam, bleached new-wave sci-fi, neurotic globetrotting lushness. The bigger problem is that he’s done them all himself, on record or video, better than anyone else is likely to.”

“Maybe I’m the most surprised of all to be reporting that I’ve accepted a very generous “voluntary separation agreement” from my employer. That means that as of Wednesday, for the first time in 18 years (this time around), I’ll no longer be a full-time employee of The Denver Post. Understand that I really don’t want to go. But, with apologies to Beckett … I really want to go.”

“In the UK, we tell young people going into theatre that they will not – cannot – make money. It’s a mantra that makes them begin to feel that they should not; poverty and authenticity become synonymous. … Maybe struggling against adversity strengthens determination. But what does it do to aspiration?”

“The Actors Theatre, considered one of the most prestigious professional theater companies in the United States, has introduced more than 400 plays into the American and international repertoire. More than 200,000 people annually attend its events, and the company has received most of the awards honoring regional theater, including the Tony.”

“Mormon” is the first commercially successful musical from the 2010-11 season, which had an unusually large number of original musicals open, including the still-running “Sister Act” and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” and flops like “Catch Me If You Can” and “Wonderland.”

“Theater performers and artists in New York are planning to descend on the Times Square area on Friday for a 24-hour occupation that they are describing as ‘a form of creative resistance.’ The occupation is expected to feature continuous free performances from some noted downtown New York artists.”

“Between 2006 and 2010, the report (released Monday) says, national subscription income dropped by an eye-catching 15.1%. Some 14% fewer subscription tickets were sold and the closely watched subscriber base dropped by 15%.”

“The Broadway League said Monday that “The Lion King” and “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” each broke the $2 million mark over their eight Thanksgiving week shows ending Sunday. Those are new records for both.”