“The long-running Broadway hit … will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs. … The blaze, which began May 4 in an electrical room, caused ‘substantial damage’ to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.” - AP
“It doesn’t feel as though we have recovered any meaningful ground since the pandemic, and the fact that venues and their teams remain under such pressure is evident in terms of morale, energy, staff turnover and sector knowledge.” - The Stage
“I would be lying if I said … I didn’t grapple with making that decision. … I will say I do believe in accountability, and I think Scott has spoken about taking responsibility. ... I believe in second chances. I know other people don’t share that belief, and that’s their right.” - Variety
While it’s too early to tell which of the nominated shows will go on to have an international life, we can find some hints of the possibilities with a look at the title pages of their Playbills. - Jaques
“Liberation centers on a group of women who gather to talk, during the second wave feminist movement of the 1970s, about changing their own lives and the world. Fifty years later, one of their daughters looks to the past for answers when she finds history repeating itself.” - Playbill
It is unknown if the fire has had or will have any affect on the production or future performances. No one was inside the theatre when the fire happened, and the show is not scheduled to perform until the evening of May 5. - Playbill
“Lincoln Center Theatre’s revival of Ragtime will likely lead the nomination field, with the possibility of six performers getting nods, mirroring its season-leading eight Drama Desk bids.” But there’s a lot of competition out there in a strong year. - Variety
Actors from The Pitt, The Bear, and Hacks are taking their (in some cases, newfound) television fame back to where it all began for many of them: the stage. - The New York Times
Three months after pausing its programming because of financial hardship, the Jungle Theater has put its south Minneapolis home up for sale. The company announced April 30 that it is actively looking for a buyer of its Lyndale Avenue S. building. - Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Renzo Carbonera, an Italian filmmaker, is making his theatrical directing debut with a production (of Jitney) that he says will be the first Italian-language translation of a Wilson play to be performed by a cast of Black-Italian actors in both Italy and the United States.” - The New York Times
The shows that left the biggest impression on me — “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Ragtime” and “Chess” — are well-known properties. But these warhorses have been rejuvenated in startling ways. - Los Angeles Times
“(Their) show, titled ‘Official. Unofficial. Belarus.,’ (explores) how art is ‘made, censored, and experienced under authoritarian power and constant surveillance.’ … It’s a provocative and timely subject, made more so by the fact that the Belarus Free Theatre has been in exile since 2020, following widespread protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.” - ARTnews
The play is still the thing for these powerhouse performers, even if drama as good as Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is a rare occurrence in any age. But these actors are after more than a prestige showcase. They’re looking for an artistic lifeline. - Los Angeles Times
Trish Santini — who, as executive director, oversaw the construction, opening, and programming of the Barry Diller-funded Little Island just off the shore of Manhattan — will have the title of co-CEO at the Old Globe, working alongside artistic director Barry Edelstein. - Playbill
