Tag: “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess”

  • Nation & World

    Strong showing for musicals with A.R.T. ties

    “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” and “Once” — two shows with pre-Broadway origins at the American Repertory Theater — had a boffo night at Sunday’s Tony Awards, taking home the prizes for best musical revival and best musical, respectively.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    A.R.T. reaps Tony Awards notice

    Diane Paulus, artistic director of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), and her reimagined production of “Porgy and Bess” nabbed 10 Tony Award nominations, and another musical with ties to the A.R.T. grabbed 11.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    A theatrical innovator

    Diane Paulus explained her approach to theater, one that involves the active engagement of the audience.

    6 minutes