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Karen Allen Is Back on the Boards in 'A Summer Day'

Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse’s “A Summer Day” is getting its American premiere from Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in a confident but unpersuasive production starring Karen Allen.

'Build' Focuses on Human Connections

Thomas Sadoski grunges up smartly in Michael Golamco’s predictable—if technologically intriguing—“Build,” a tale of friendship and priorities at the Geffen Playhouse.

'House/Divided' Addresses America in the Great Recession

“House/Divided,” at BAM from the Builders Association, is a politically potent reflection of America’s identity crisis after the Great Recession that’s smart, alive, and haunting.

Target Margin Reimagines Yiddish Theater in 'Dukus'

“Dukus,” Target Margin’s largely successful reworking at the Brick of a 1925 play about a duke who converts to Judaism and embraces martyrdom, is nonrealistic and savagely comic.

Tamara Tunie on Her Feinstein's Show and Audition Advice

Tamara Tunie talks about her upcoming cabaret show at Feinstein's and her film with Denzel Washington, and she gives valuable audition advice.

Transport Group Fails to Close on 'House for Sale'

“House for Sale,” Daniel Fish’s adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s insightful essay on the state of America and selling his late mother’s home, at Transport Group, lacks theatricality.

'Rear Window' to Be Adapted for Broadway

The original source material for Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "Rear Window" will be adapted for Broadway by actor Tim Guinee, producer Charlie Lyons, and director Jay Russell.

New York Artios Awards Names 2012 Host and Presenters

Victor Garber will host and Nina Arianda, Cheyenne Jackson, and Cristin Milioti are among the presenters at the CSA’s 28th annual Artios Awards ceremony Oct. 29 in New York City.

Sundance Institute Announces New Award

The Sundance Institute announced the creation of the Tennessee Williams Award for emerging playwrights.

What’s the Best Broadway Can Be?

Ted Talks turns to the Great White Way for the second TedxBroadway in January 2013.