Joan Didion

Friends and Collaborators of Stephen Sondheim Who Appear in His Collection at The Library of Congress
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 16, 2025

During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.

MOONSHINER Gets Its UK Debut at London's Bold Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025

MOONSHINER, a new play by Columbia MFA alum Lillian Mottern set during the brutal 2019 Southern California wildfires, will have its first UK reading on August 29, 2025 at London's BOLD Theatre.

Cast Set For Workshop Presentation of A MIST UPON THE WINDOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

Casting has been announced for A MIST UPON THE WINDOW, a new play by Nick Rafello. A private industry workshop will be presented at Manocherian Mainstage at Milliron Studios in New York City.

Kathleen Chalfant To Star In THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING One Night Only Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion will be presented for one night only on Wednesday, April 23, 7pm. Obie and Drama Desk Award-winner Kathleen Chalfant will star.

Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!

Review: THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING at MAIN STREET THEATER
by Brett Cullum - Oct 24, 2024

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING is a unique experience theatrically, and it’s certainly something to let seep into you and discuss later. I find myself just walking around the house, and a line or two will pop up in my head, and I have only seen this play once. It is that powerful, that invasive, and that universally true.

Interview: Karen MacDonald Makes New Memories in SpeakEasy Stage Company's PRU PAYNE
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 19, 2024

Actor Karen MacDonald has done everything from the classics to contemporary dramas, comedies, and musicals – including some 70 productions as a founding member of the American Repertory Theater – on greater Boston stages and beyond. Read our interview.

hackedepicciotto Share New Track 'Third From The Sun (Live In Napoli)' From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024

Hackedepicciotto (Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto) have shared a new track from their forthcoming album, The Best of hackedepicciotto (Live in Napoli), that will be released on double vinyl with an exclusive signed print, and digitally on November 1, 2024.

Actor And Director Griffin Dunne To Discuss And Sign New Memoir At The Mark Twain House & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

The Mark Twain House & Museum is set to welcome a scion of a Hartford literary dynasty to the home of Samuel Clemens.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING to be Presented at Main Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Main Street Theater will present THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING by Joan Didion, featuring Pamela Vogel, running at their Rice Village location.

Griffin Dunne In Conversation With Amy Robinson Will Benefit The West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

The West Bank Cafe will present an exclusive evening featuring Golden Globe-nominated actor Griffin Dunne and acclaimed producer Amy Robinson as they discuss Dunne’s newly released memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. The evening will feature a short reading from the instant New York Times bestseller, followed by a lively conversation between the longtime friends and collaborators.

hackedepicciotto to Release New 'Best Of' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024

hackedepicciotto (Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto) have shared details of a new album, The Best of hackedepicciotto (Live in Napoli). The album collates over 20 years of collaboration, experimentation and genre-defying work over two live performances.

Interview: Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki's New Album SECRET LOVERS Honors Trailblazers
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 15, 2024

Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki are back at it again with new album SECRET LOVERS releasing 9/16. The ASCAP Foundation and Bistro Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist and performer duo wrote songs inspired by their own life experience and artists, musicians and writers who followed their own gut.

Turner & Grusecki to Release New Album 'SECRET LOVERS'
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki announced the release of their new album SECRET LOVERS on September 16, 2024.

Jonathan Silverstein Will Depart Keen Company as Artistic Director Following the 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Keen Company's Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein will step down following the completion of the 2024-25 season.  Jonathan has held the position for the past 12 years starting in 2012.

Winnetka Bowling League Share 'This Is Life' Feat. Medium Build & Dawes
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2024

Los Angeles trio Winnetka Bowling League released their debut album Sha La La last month and now, give us another taste of their nostalgic pop sound with “This Is Life” featuring friends Medium Build and Dawes. Listen to the song!

SUNSET COWGIRL Comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Come join Sunset Cowgirl as she escape a looming lobotomy and unpacks some multi-generational trauma. Come for the adventure, stay for an ancestral healing dance party.

Main Street Theater Reveals Lineup For 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Main Street Theater's 2024-2025 Season will include five productions on its MainStage and six at its Theater for Youth. Learn more about the lineup here!

Main Street Theater Announces KIM'S CONVENIENCE And More for 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Main Street Theater unveils its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions for both its professional Equity MainStage and Theater for Youth. The season marks the 49th MainStage season at the Rice Village location.

Candace Bushnell's TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND THE CITY Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Candace Bushnell’s acclaimed one-woman show ‘True Tales of Sex, Success and SEX AND THE CITY’ will embark on an Australian tour.