Theater News for the Week of September 17th

By Bennett Liebman

Summer theater 2021: Great because it happened

https://www.troyrecord.com/2021/09/16/summer-theater-2021-great-because-it-happened/

For one couple, a downtown theater brings dreams to life

https://foxrochester.com/features/for-one-couple-a-downtown-theater-brings-dreams-to-life

The Theatre Industry's Internship Problem

https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/09/10/the-theatre-industrys-internship-problem/

Broadway's Biggest Hits Reopen in Festive Night of Theater

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/09/14/theater/broadway-reopening-shows-nyc

Tony Awards afterparties by organizers, Rick Miramontez, canceled

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/09/14/theater/broadway-reopening-shows-nyc

Stephen Sondheim Writing New Musical 'Square One', Reveals Plans To Stephen Colbert

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/stephen-sondheim-writing-musical-square-144522867.html

Broadway is back: producer says 'pent-up demand' is a 'good harbinger'

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/broadway-is-back-producer-says-pent-up-demand-is-a-good-harbinger-of-things-to-come-154127741.html

'The Lion King,' 'Hamilton' and 'Wicked' return to Broadway -- and it's the heart that sings

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/lion-king-broadway-reopens-covid/2021/09/15/d0b158ae-1627-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html

Broadway Makes Its Long-Anticipated Return, But How Does It Feel

https://observer.com/2021/09/broadway-coronavirus-hamilton-wicked/

Broadway is back -- are high ticket prices, too

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/with-the-reopening-of-hamilton-the-lion-king-and-other-shows-broadway-eyes-a-robust-comeback-will-that-include-high-ticket-prices-11631646349

As Broadway reopens, theater industry confronts racial inequality criticism

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/broadway-reopens-theater-industry-confronts-racial-inequality-criticism-79386742

'It's the balm we need right now': how Broadway fought its way back

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/sep/14/broadway-theatre-return-coronavirus-pandemic

Broadway Is Brimming with Black Playwrights. But for How Long?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/theater/broadway-black-playwrights.html

Broadway Theater Owner Floating on Air After Record-Breaking Deal

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2021/09/12/shubert-organization-floating-on-air-after-record-breaking-deal/?sh=4ccfa8596626

'Hamilton' Cancels Atlanta Performance Over Covid Concerns

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/theater/hamilton-atlanta-covid.html

Robert Falls to Depart Goodman Theatre in 2022

https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/09/15/robert-falls-to-depart-goodman-theatre-in-2022/

What Actors Need to Know About COVID Protocols

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/covid-19-safety-guidelines-for-film-tv-and-theater-actors-73968/?utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=editorial%2Cindustry-news%2Clink%2Cstock-misc%2Ctalent&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Brings 'Lackawanna Blues' to Broadway

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/14/theater/lackawanna-blues-ruben-santiago-hudson.html

TheaterWorks postpones live return due to worker shortages and COVID concerns

https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-ctnow-theaterworks-postpones-monster-songs-20210916-vkkjag3a6nhbrhz3pewnjfncji-story.html

Nataki Garrett, Shaking Up and Stabilizing Oregon Shakes

https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/09/13/offscript-nataki-garrett-shaking-up-and-stabilizing-oregon-shakes/

'Six' Is Back in Rehearsals and Hoping to Get to Opening Night

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/14/theater/six-rehearsals.html?smid=tw-nyttheater&smtyp=cur

Broadway Coming Back With Diverse Voices On And Off Stage

https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/09/14/broadway-returns-with-focus-on-equity-and-inclusion/

Memories of Jesus Christ Superstar at 50

https://www.theatermania.com/massachusetts-theater/news/interview-memories-of-jesus-christ-superstar-at-50_92734.html

Community, Theatre - Which Comes First? Community

https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2021/9/14/community-theatre-which-comes-first

Amy Adams makes her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie

https://www.timeout.com/london/news/amy-adams-makes-her-west-end-debut-in-the-glass-menagerie-091421

Theatre District restaurants welcome return of Broadway fans

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/entertainment/2021/09/15/theatre-district-restaurants-welcome-return-of-broadway-fans