I’m delighted to announce that I will be inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre this April.
Henry Bial is the author of Acting Jewish and Playing God. He has more than twenty years of experience in theatre and performance studies as a scholar, teacher, and leader.
Appearances
Oct
6
6
Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses”
I had the privilege of directing Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman for the KU Theatre Department. October 6-12 in the William Inge Memorial Theatre.
Jul
7
7
Next to Normal
(Lawrence, KS)
Just finished a two week run as Dr. Madden in Kansas Repertory Theatre’s Next to Normal. Special thanks to Director Beth Turcotte and the entire company for a wonderful experience.
May
3
3
Converse College
(Spartanburg, SC)
Great to see so many Converse College students, faculty, and community members at my talk “Jesus Christ, Broadway Star” on Wednesday May 3.
Books
Playing God: The Bible on the Broadway Stage
Playing God: The Bible on the Broadway Stage
How Biblical texts have inspired Broadway plays and musicals, from Ben-Hur to Jesus Christ Superstar.
“Incisive and sophisticated, but also accessible and, frankly, fun.”
–John Fletcher
Louisiana State University
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