McCarter Stories
From Bill's Desk
It is such an honor for McCarter to welcome a trailblazer like the flutist Claire Chase. In talking about her, the media understandably runs out of superlatives: “the most important flutist of our time” (The New York Times) is the easy one, and says it all.
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Do I have a personal favorite attraction of all time that I can never stop talking about? You bet! It’s the Salzburg Marionette Theatre; there is nobody else on the planet who can approach the magic of their artistry.
LEARN MOREA Letter From Our Board President
Robert J. Caruso reflects on the passing of McCarter family member Leslie Kuenne
Read MoreMcCarter and the Arts Council of Princeton Launch New Community Project
Local artists are invited to create art inspired by upcoming McCarter Theater Series productions
LEARN MOREEmily Mann Honored with Visionary Leadership Award
Emily Mann’s remarks at the 2019 Theatre Communications Group Annual Conference
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Ahmad Jamal
The Living Legend of Jazz Makes His McCarter Debut—At Age 89!
Gloria: A Life
Written by Emily Mann, Gloria: A Life will open McCarter's 2019-2020 Season.
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Coming To A Theatre Near You: One Fabulous February
(with something for everyone!)
Emily Mann to Retire Following the 2019-2020 Season
Read a letter from Reginald M. Browne, Interim Board President
LEARN MOREMcCarter Welomes NJ Secretary Of State During ArtPride NJ’s Support The Arts & Vote Initiative
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and New Jersey State Council on the Arts Interim Director Allison Tratner visited McCarter Theatre Center for a pre-show tour of the Matthews stage and discussion with McCarter staff.
LEARN MOREReflections: Nyahale Allie on Detroit ′67
Nyahale Allie, playing “Bunny” in McCarter’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, recently sat down with us to talk about the production, her musical loves, Detroit roots, and much more.
LEARN MOREReflections: Johnny Ramey on Detroit ′67
Johnny Ramey, playing “Lank” in McCarter’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, recently sat down with us to talk about the production, Miles Davis, and much more.
LEARN MOREReflections: Ginna Le Vine on Detroit ′67
Ginna Le Vine, playing “Caroline” in McCarter’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, recently sat down with us to talk about the production, her connection to music, and much more.
LEARN MOREReflections: Will Cobbs on Detroit ′67
Will Cobbs, playing “Sly” in McCarter’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, recently sat down with us to talk about the production, his musical loves, Detroit roots, and much more.
LEARN MOREReflections: Myxolydia Tyler on Detroit ′67
Myxolydia Tyler, playing “Chelle” in McCarter’s production of Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, recently sat down with us to talk about the production, her love for Prince, and much more.
LEARN MORE2018 Block Party
Our 8th Annual Block Party was a huge success! See the photos and read all about it!
READ MOREThe Powerhouse Women Behind Detroit ‘67
Learn more about playwright Dominique Morisseau and director Jade King Carroll.
READ MOREMcCarter’s 17th Annual Artists' Retreat
Twelve Esteemed and Emerging Playwrights Meet in Princeton This June For McCarter’s 17th Annual Retreat
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McCarter’s Director of Special Programming talks about the first Jazz in June Festival.
Read More25 Years of High-Flying Imagination
Jeannot Painchaud Has Taken Cirque Éloize Where Few Circuses Have Gone Before
READ MOREChristopher Durang’s Funhouse Mirror
The Characters of Durang’s Oeuvre and Their Many Eccentricities
READ MOREEmily Mann on Turning Off the Morning News
Hear McCarter's Artistic Director/Resident Playwright talk about Turning Off the Morning News by Christopher Durang.
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This April at McCarter features a variety of different performers. Bill Lockwood, McCarter’s Special Programming Director, talks about three of his favorite performances this month.
READ MOREThe Hat Queen Rules
McCarter Theatre Center finds the right fit both on and off stage for Crowns.
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A pair of March musical highlights include The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba and Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway.
READ MORELocal Women in Their Crowns: A Portraits and Stories Community Project
McCarter is pleased to partner with The Arts Council of Princeton once again!
READ MOREMichael S. Rosenberg Named Managing Director of McCarter Theatre Center
A nationally respected arts leader, Rosenberg will work together with McCarter’s Artistic Director/Resident Playwright Emily Mann and Special Programming Director William W. Lockwood in leading Princeton’s Tony Award winning arts institution.
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Maria Schneider Orchestra plays music from The Thompson Fields (and other works).
READ MOREFront and Center Stage: Staff Spotlight
McCarter is so much more than what you see on our stages. Dozens of arts professionals are hard at work every day making a difference in the lives of others. This is the first is a series of short interviews with McCarter staff, where they discuss their backgrounds, their work, and their professional passions. We recently sat down with Anna Morton, McCarter’s Literary Manager.
READ MOREMcCarter Nominated in Two People's Choice Awards Categories
McCarter is under consideration for both Best Large Performing Arts Center and Best Theater to see a Play.
READ MOREMcCarter Theatre Center and The Princeton and Slavery Plays
McCarter Theatre Center presented a reading of new 10-minute plays, commissioned in conjunction with a significant and timely community endeavor: the national public rollout of The Princeton and Slavery Project.
READ MOREFrom Bill's Desk: Andrew Bird
“How do you describe an artist who defies description?” starts Bill Lockwood (McCarter's Special Programming Director). Read more about Andrew Bird’s innovative artistic feats and why his appearance at McCarter will be so impactful.
LEARN MOREHollywood and Ireland: A History
Nestled in the Wicklow Mountains, about an hour’s drive south of Dublin, lies the tiny village of Hollywood, Ireland.
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What’s better than one superstar? How about two in joint recital? That’s what McCarter has on Sunday, February 4 at 3pm, when pianist Daniil Trifonov and baritone Matthias Goerne join forces for one of only two recitals in the United States this season!
Learn about these two world-class musicians from McCarter’s Special Programming Director, Bill Lockwood.
LEARN MOREProcess and Progress: Song of Rome
Artists Discuss How Princeton University and McCarter Theater Center are Creating Harmony with Artistic and Academic Collaborations
READ MOREFront and Center Stage: Staff Spotlight
This is the first is a series of short interviews with McCarter staff, where they discuss their backgrounds, their work, and their professional passions. We recently sat down with Manda Bliss, McCarter’s Executive Assistant to the Artistic and Managing Directors.
READ MOREHarnessing the Power of STEAM in Central New Jersey
Learn more about McCarter’s in-school residency collaboration.
WATCH VIDEOFront and Center Stage: Education Spotlight
McCarter is so much more than what you see on our stages. Dozens of arts professionals are hard at work every day making a difference in the lives of others. This is the first is a series of short interviews with McCarter staff, where they discuss their backgrounds, their work, and their professional passions. We recently sat down with Mary Gragen from our Education and Engagement Department.
READ MOREEndless Possibility with Kimani Isaac
We recently caught up with Kimani to discuss her arts education throughout high school, her projects at McCarter, and her experiences in college so far.
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