Several hundred workers are receiving $1,000 relief payments from the Public Theater. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater”
Kenneth Bernard, Convention-Shattering Playwright, Dies at 90
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
His experimental works, staged by the Playhouse of the Ridiculous and other groups, challenged audiences and sometimes baffled them. Source: New York Times
Ad Agency Sues Scott Rudin, Saying Producer Owes $6.3 Million
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2020
At issue: payment for media buying and marketing strategy for the Broadway revivals of “West Side Story” and “The Music Man.” Source: New York Times
Black Plays Are Knocking on Broadway’s Door. Will It Open?
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2020
Calls for diversity grow louder, and there are shows in the pipeline. But many are being shepherded by newcomers, not the powerful industry regulars. Source: New York Times
Playwrights Horizons Details First Season Under New Leadership
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2020
Though no dates are set, Adam Greenfield plans to present four plays, all directed by women, at the Off Broadway theater. Source: New York Times
Obies Honor ‘A Strange Loop’ and ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2020
The annual awards show for Off and Off Off Broadway theater was prerecorded and streamed after the coronavirus led to cancellation of a live ceremony. Source: New York Times
Broadway Actor Nick Cordero Dead at 41 of Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2020
The Broadway actor’s battle with the coronavirus was followed closely by many as his wife chronicled his experience on social media. Source: New York Times
Broadway Will Remain Closed Through the Rest of the Year
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
The industry has not yet set a reopening date, but said it would now refund tickets through Jan. 3. Source: New York Times
Broadway League Pledges Change Amid National Uproar Over Racism
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2020
The organization will commission a comprehensive survey to get a handle on diversity onstage, backstage and in production offices. Source: New York Times
8 Things to Do This Weekend
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Our culture writers offer suggestions for what to watch or listen to, and how to celebrate Pride Month as it winds down. Source: New York Times
Seeking Shakespeare in the Park This Summer? Turn on Your Radio
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
The Public Theater, prevented by public health concerns from performing in Central Park, has joined forces with WNYC to turn “Richard II” into a four-part radio play. Source: New York Times
Missing Those Old Familiar Places
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
Takeout and delivery are fine, but there’s no substitute for getting to eat and drink inside your favorite New York City restaurants and bars. Source: New York Times
Margaret Holloway, the ‘Shakespeare Lady’ of New Haven, Dies at 68
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2020
A once-promising director and actor who struggled with mental illness and drug addiction, she performed for years on the city’s streets. She died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Theater Artists Decry Racism in Their Industry
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2020
More than 300 signed a letter saying theater was a “house of cards built on white fragility and supremacy.” Source: New York Times
Larry Kramer, Playwright and Outspoken AIDS Activist, Dies at 84
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2020
He sought to shock the country into dealing with AIDS as a public-health emergency and foresaw that it could kill millions regardless of sexual orientation. Source: New York Times