Charles Isherwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 or 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Theater critic |
Charles Isherwood (born 1964/65)[2] is an American theater critic.
Isherwood is a graduate of Stanford University.[1]
Isherwood wrote for Backstage West in Los Angeles. In 1993, he joined the staff of Variety, where he was promoted to the position of chief theatre critic in 1998.[2]
In 2004, Isherwood was hired by The New York Times. He was fired by the paper in 2017, reportedly following public disputes with colleagues and correspondence with theatre producers that "violated ethical rules."[3] In March 2017, Isherwood was hired as a contributor for the website Broadway News.[4]
In 2022, Isherwood was appointed Wall Street Journal theater critic, replacing Terry Teachout.