Criticism

Our New York Times Critic Watch continues, and we have some insights on what readers really want from theatre critics – and we want to hear your thoughts too!

Mark Jackson responds to the outcome of the Theatrical Salon he helped organize on Criticism, and what the resulting conversation taught him about how theatrical artists interact with the idea of criticism.

Jamie Gahlon asked arts journalist Chloe Veltman about the disappearing art form of criticism.

The relationship between critics and artists can be complex and fraught, but it doesn't have to be. We recount a touching story in which the critic-artist relationship is built on understanding and growth.

We're launching a new project, charting the effect that a review in The New York Times can have on a new play. We need your help – join us!

Meiyin Wang contrasts Electricity, Originality, and Authenticity in the context of the 2012 Under the Radar Festival, and how selected productions challenge these concepts.

Introducing The New York Times Critic Watch, a reader-fueled experiement to map the effect of the Times' critics on the American theatre.

Mark Jackson, a theater maker in San Francisco, talks about the founding of Theater Salons, a series of informal talks about theater between differnet theatermakers in the area, and the lessons he has learned from them.