Jean Anouilh portrays France’s moral struggle
On this day in 1910 the French dramatist Jean Anouilh was born. Much of Anouilh’s drama was produced during some of France’s darkest days during... Read More
Broadway continues what Sophocles began
On this day in 1787 the first play by an American writer was performed at the John Street Theatre in New York City. Entitled ’The... Read More
Samuel Beckett’s cricket success
On this day in 1906 the poet and playwright Samuel Beckett was born. Beckett was a surprisingly good cricketer who earned himself an entry in... Read More
Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroe and The Crucible
On this day in 1947 American playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner Arthur Miller won a Tony award for his play “All My Sons”. Miller was... Read More
Robert-Francois Damiens has a tough day
On this day in 1757 the unsuccessful regicide Robert-François Damiens was executed. Damiens was a simple man from Arras who attacked the French King Louis... Read More