In the nineteenth century, enterprising toymakers developed a novel way to bring theater into the home.

Gypsy Rose Lee, the most famous burlesque star of the 1940s, wrote a series of letters published by Simon & Schuster that may prove her authorship.

Digital addiction is inspiring plays, books, films, and art -- just as other forms of addiction have in the past.

James Graham, founder of the Temple of Health, benefitted from his undeniable flair for showmanship and his talent for leaping on trends.

How can a shoe communicate many different messages at once?

Billy Sunday was a charismatic preacher who brought in thousands to his vaudeville-inspired church services.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical was revolutionary in the way it “integrated” music, dance, and dialogue. Or was that language just a marketing ploy?

Clare Boothe Luce was a socialite, an editor, a feminist playwright, a devout Roman Catholic, a Republican Congresswoman, an early LSD user, an ambassador, and, believe it or not, more.

Remembering Carrie Fisher: Actress, writer, and so much more.

Death on stage has a long, gory history. From Ancient Greece to 19th century Paris to The Walking Dead. Why does theatre like death so much?