This Week in Theater News

By Bennett Liebman

M&T Ends Shea’s Sponsorship

M&T ends sponsorship of Shea's Broadway Series over 'management issues' at theater (buffalonews.com)

10x10 in the Berkshires

Norman Rockwell didn't like to be photographed. A 10X10 New Play Festival short tells the story of how a young journalism student won him over | Arts-theater | berkshireeagle.com

Upstate Live Theaters Unite

Upstate historic theaters join forces (spectrumlocalnews.com)

Jason Alexander to Direct on Broadway

Jason Alexander will make Broadway directorial debut with new play ‘The Cottage’ | Broadway News

Three Theater Picks

Frank DiLella's theater picks: 'Parade' returns and more (ny1.com)

Backstage at the Stardust Diner

Behind the curtain at iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner | PIX11

Hank Beebe Obit

Hank Beebe, prolific composer and founder of Schoolhouse Arts in Standish, dies at 96 - Portland Press Herald

Hansberry Play to Open

'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window', Patrick Bringley on Working Security at the Met, The Director of 'Close', Comedian Gabe Mollica | All Of It | WNYC

Making Theater Available to the Deaf

How North Texas theaters can make performances more accessible to the deaf (dallasnews.com)

Llana and Ricamora Back in Here Les Love

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora Will Reprise Roles in HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway (broadwayworld.com)

Cast for Room

Ephraim Sykes, Kate Burton & More Join Adrienne Warren Led ROOM on Broadway; Full Cast Announced! (broadwayworld.com)

Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 Lortel Awards | TheaterMania

1776 in Phladelphia

1776 at the Kimmel Center: Custom coats for each character play a central role (inquirer.com)

Cornelia treet Review

‘Cornelia Street’ Review: A Musical With Local Ambitions - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Actors’ Equity Name Change?

Actors' Equity Is Aiming to Change Its Name and Brand | Playbill

Writing an AI Theater Review, Can ChatGPT write a better theater review than a paid critic? Here’s what we found | Datebook (sfchronicle.com)

New British Musicals

‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ and ‘Sylvia’ Energize British Musicals - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Fighting Over Drag

AMERICAN THEATRE | Why the Fight Over Drag Is a Struggle for Us All

Telling Stories of Sexual Abuse

AMERICAN THEATRE | 3 Ways to Tell Stories of Sexual Abuse Onstage

ATG Partners with Jujamcyn

ATG Forms New Partnership with Broadway Theater Owner Jujamcyn | TheaterMania

Avatar on Broadway?

Could Avatar work on Broadway? The Fabelmans? 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees as viewed by a theater critic – New York Theater

Adrian Hall

AMERICAN THEATRE | The Theatre That Adrian Hall Built

New Britney Spears Musical

Britney Spears musical ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ announces principal cast | Broadway News

Broadway’ Loyalty Program

How Broadway's sole loyalty program reached $1 billion in ticket sales | Broadway News

Reviewing Pictures from Home

“Pictures from Home” Loses Focus on Broadway | The New Yorker

Smearing Feces on a Critic

German Choreographer Smears Dog Feces on Critic, Says He Wants to Spark Conversation | Playbill

Director Fired for Feces Toss

German ballet director who smeared critic with faeces sacked - BBC News

21 Pivotal Moments in Broadway Black History

21 Pivotal Moments in Broadway's Black History | Playbill