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In 2014, his play 'Satchmo At The Waldorf', a one-man-two-character play about Louis Armstrong and Joe Glaser, was produced at at The Westside Theatre, directed by Gordon Edelstein and starring John Douglas Thompson.



His second play, Billy and Me, a play about the relationship between William Inge and Tennessee Williams, premiered at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach, Fla., on December 8, 2017.



Teachout began writing drama reviews for the Wall Street Journal in 2003 and is known for his biographies of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, George Balanchine and H.L. Mencken. In 1991, Teachout published a memoir titled, "City Limits: Memories of a Small-Town Boy" recounting his upbringing in Sikeston, Missouri.



Teachout is a graduate of William Jewell College, where he studied journalism and music. Teachout began his theatrical criticism career writing reviews for the Kansas City Star, he has also earned bylines in The New York Daily News and National Review.

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POTUS, 9 TO 5, and More Set For Virginia Repertory Theatre's 2023-24 Season

Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the musicals, plays and special presentations for its 2023-2024 Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, the Children’s Season at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education as well as the Theatre Gym studio space.

CLYDE'S, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, and More Set For The Syracuse Stage 50th Anniversary Season

The 2023/2024 six-production season runs Sept. 13, 2023, to May 19, 2024, and features What the Constitution Means to Me, Thunder Knocking on The Door, A Christmas Carol, Clyde's and Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS & More Set for Lantern Theater Company 30th Anniversary Season

 Lantern Theater Company has announced its upcoming 2023/24 season, which will mark the company’s 30th anniversary of bringing great stories from great writers to Philadelphia and beyond.

Last Chance to See the World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN at Mint Theater Company

Mint Theater Company has returned to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere to Open at Mint Theater Company Next Week

Mint Theater Company is returning to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Mint Theater to Stream Archival Recordings of PHILIP GOES FORTH & DAYS TO COME

Mint Theater Company will present the on-demand streaming of two archival recordings in honor of Mint's latest production at NY City Center Stage II, the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere Begins Performances Tomorrow at New York City Center Stage II

Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

San Jose Stage Company Announces Cast and Creative Team for SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF

San Jose Stage Company (Randall King, Artistic Director and Cathleen King, Executive Director) has announced the full cast and creative team for The Stage's upcoming production of SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF by Terry Teachout. Directed by Ted Lange, SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF will run from February 1 – 26, 2023 at San Jose Stage Company.

World Premiere of Betty Smith's Unpublished BECOMES A WOMAN to Open Off-Broadway in February

Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP to Open Next Week NY City Center Stage II

Mint Theater Company returns to New York City Ce nter Stage II with the American premiere of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, directed by Alexander Lass, opening Monday November 21st (7pm) at New York City Center Stage II for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through December 10th only. 

Mint Theater's THE NEW MORALITY With Christian Campbell, Clemmie Evans, Brenda Meaney & More Now Streaming

Beginning Monday November 7th, from 7pm, Mint Theater will be streaming the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The New Morality by Harold Chapin, directed by Mr. Bank.

CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen

Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

Mint Theater to Stream THE NEW MORALITY Starring Christian Campbell & More in November

Mint Theater Company will continue its hybrid season of live performances at NY City Center along with the on-demand streaming of acclaimed previous productions. Beginning Monday November 7th (from 7pm) will be streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The New Morality by Harold Chapin, directed by Mr. Bank.

CARBONELL AWARDS Previews Ceremony At Lauderhill Performing Arts Center Next Month

For its first in-person ceremony since April 2019, the Carbonell Awards—South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors—promises “a truly joyous celebration packed with music, laughter and applause as we recognize talented members of our theater community for shows produced in Broward, Miami/Dade and Palm Beach Counties during the 2021-2022 season,” according to Carbonell Board President Gary Schweikhart.

Artistic Director Braden Abraham to Depart Seattle Rep for Writers Theatre in Chicago

After 20 years with the company, Artistic Director Braden Abraham will depart Seattle Rep this winter to join Writers Theatre in Chicago as their new Artistic Director. 

East Lynne Theater Company to Present SHERLOCK HOLMES' ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER

Step back in time on Friday and Saturday, October 21 – 22 at 8:00 PM, when the Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Norwood Builder.' It is produced in the style of a radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and commercials, just like the Sherlock Holmes' radio series on NBC that premiered in 1930.

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN

The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Amy Herzog's 4000 MILES To Open Palm Beach Dramaworks 2022-23 Season

Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its 2022-23 season on October 14 (8pm) with Amy Herzog's warm and moving 4000 Miles, the 2012 Obie Award winner for Best New American Play. Performances continue through October 30, with specially priced previews on October 12 and 13 (7:30pm). J. Barry Lewis directs. 

Tickets Available For Shoshana Bean and More At 54 Below

Buy tickets for the next week of performances at 54 Below

See Jason Robert Brown & Shoshana Bean, the Four Alternate Queens of SIX and More at 54 Below in August

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Jason Robert Brown & Shoshana Bean, John Lloyd Young and more.

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