Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Hear A HERCULES Parody From Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, and Courtney Reed!

The A-list members of the traveling concert series, Broadway Princess Party, have released a parody of 'Go The Distance' from the animated film turned stage musical, Hercules!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56PM

New Melbourne Festival postponed to 2021 by Arts Review

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the executive team and board of the new Melbourne Festival have made the decision to postpone the inaugural festival until 2021. In a stat…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:38PM

News Report: One Less Shining Star on Broadway by Susan Brall

Today word came out that “the bard of American theater,” Terrence McNally died at age 81, probably the first well-known victim and certainly the first multi-Tony Award winner to die from…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:19PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Teenage Dick Review. Theater Wit brings Mike Lew’s updated Richard III streaming to the nation by New York Theater

Theater Wit’s production of Mike Lew’s play, which is running online through April 19th, has changed the way we view this teenage comedy turned melodrama based on Shakespeare’s “Rich…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:33PM

How to survive a recession by Sean McLoughlin

6 months ago the world economy had reached dizzying heights, with global stocks reaching record highs, never seen before in

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:05PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

The Great Terrence McNally Dies Due to Coronavirus Complications, “Flying Over Sunset” Pushed to Fall, “In the Heights” Film Delayed “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday throug…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:01PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Explore new worlds online with State Library Victoria by Arts Review

Despite its closure to the public last week in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Australia’s oldest and busiest public library will remain an emporium of knowledge for the Victo…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:59PM

While coronavirus strands us at home, revisiting anime fights the loneliness by Kyle V.  Hiller

In the midst of a pandemic that’s got us on lockdown, how do we handle isolation and anxiety? Kyle V. Hiller considers a series of films that might have the answers.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:52PM

Terrence McNally, Honored American Playwright, Has Died Of Coronavirus by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The five-time Tony Award winner whose work spanned some four dozen plays and musicals died Tuesday at age 81 due to complications related to COVID-19.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:48PM

VIDEO: Patti LuPone Remembers Terrence McNally and More in New Basement Tour

Patti LuPone returns to the basement for a tribute to Terrence McNally, a flip through her photo album and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Recapping Smash 1.12: 'I'm Famous!' by Mark Peikert

Julia tries to track down her son, and Karen gets tabloid famous thanks to Rebecca Duvall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:50PM

Take a 3rd (?!) Tour of Patti LuPone's Basement by Andrew Gans

Continuing the series we never knew we needed, the two-time Tony winner takes us into her basement a third night in a row.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28PM

Thanks To Social Distancing, Drive-In Movie Theaters Are Having A Comeback by Artsjournal1

“Drive-in movie theaters may seem like a blast from the past, something out of the 1950s or ’60s. Numerous baby boomers haven’t gone for decades; Gen Xers and millennials, perhaps neve…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

Systemic Failure: Virus Shutdown Highlights Precariousness Of Arts Economic Model by Artsjournal

The economic fallout of the virus has made the disparity between employed workers and independent contractors clearer than ever. New York has a paid-sick-leave law, but it does not cover con…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus, Age 81 by Artsjournal

McNally, once referred to as “the quintessential man of the theater” by actress Zoe Caldwell, died from complications related to the coronavirus, according to his publicist Matt Polk. He…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

Bitcoin And Shares In Art – Is The Idea Dead? by Artsjournal

Two years ago this was a hot idea as a way of expanding the art market. You could own shares in works of art. But then bitcoin value cratered and things have stalled… – The Art Newspaper

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

As Restoration Of Notre Dame Pauses, Thieves Break In by Artsjournal

According to a report by Le Parisien, two men face charges for allegedly attempting to steal various stones from the cathedral after the government ordered a pause on reconstruction so as to…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

A History Of Being Alone by Artsjournal

Virginia Woolf insisted on the need for a room of one’s own, but only the upper middle classes could have afforded one at the time. In the 19th century, only 1% of the British population l…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

Do Cities Work Against Us When The Pandemic Comes? by Artsjournal

Michael Kimmelman: “The coronavirus undermines our most basic ideas about community and, in particular, urban life. Historians tell us that cities emerged thousands of years ago for econom…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

When Art Became Advertising – And The Man Who Helped Make It So by Artsjournal

“Advertising was like art, and more and more art was like advertising. Ideally, the only difference would be the logo. Advertising could take up the former causes of art—philosophy, beau…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24PM

Terrence McNally in the Pages of The New York Times by The New York Times

Furious, despairing, yet inescapably entertaining, often in the very same show, featuring Chita Rivera, Nathan Lane and Zoe Caldwell, to name a few.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:24PM

Playwright Terrence McNally passes away at 81 from coronavirus complications by Gabi Bergman

Terrence McNally was a man known by many for his groundbreaking pieces of theatre. Considered to be “the bard of

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:21PM

Opera Australia announces employee support package to limit coronavirus impact by Peter J Snee

Opera Australia (OA) today announced details of an employee support package designed to retain their workforce in the face of

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:10PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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WATCH: Raúl Esparza and Annette Bening Join Stars in the House Live Stream, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The daily benefit series, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:58PM

Famed playwright Terrence McNally died today from the coronavirus by Tim Treanor

Terrence McNally, the celebrated playwright, librettist, screenwriter and theater thought leader, died today as a result of complications from the new coronavirus. He was 81. Although McNall…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:36PM

Latest schedule changes from DC area theatres by Lorraine Treanor

Ford’s Theatre: All performances of Guys and Dolls have been canceled and the production will be rescheduled for spring 2021. The musical Man of La Mancha, originally announced as the spri…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:36PM

VIDEO: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Star Elizabeth Stanley Sings An Alanis Medley!

To pass the time in quarantine, Jagged Little Pill star, Elizabeth Stanley, took a seat at her keyboard for a short medley of Alanis hits!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

Goodspeed Musicals Postpones SOUTH PACIFIC to Fall 2020

Today, Goodspeed Musicals Executive Director Michael Gennaro announced several changes to the programming and operations at the historic theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

Jaws-Themed Musical from Bandstand Team & More to Join Aida in Paper Mill's New Season by Andy Lefkowitz

Bruce, a new Jaws-themed musical from Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor, creators of Broadway's Bandstand, is among the programming set for Paper Mill Playhouse's 2020-2021 season. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Goodspeed Musicals Postpones South Pacific & Cancels Candide by Andy Lefkowitz

East Haddam, CT's Goodspeed Musicals has announced changes to its 2020 season programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The previously announced production of South Pacific, originally set t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Lips Together, Teeth Apart by Barry Gordin

Free online access to L.A. Theatre Works recording of ‘Lips Together,Teeth Apart’ in remembrance of playwright Terrence McNally. March 30, 2020: L.A. Theatre Works will offer free s…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:21PM

BWW Flashback: Remembering Terrence McNally

We're taking a closer look at just a few amazing interviews from throughout his incredible career.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:11PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Animated Universe of Hanna-Barbera by Trav S.D.

Today we celebrate animation pioneers William Hanna (1910-2001) and Joseph Barbera (1911-2006), immortalized through the name of their joint production company Hanna-Barbera. Like millions o…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:36PM

Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara Recalls Her Life-Changing Decision to Move to NYC With 'No Job and No Apartment' by Michael Appler

Kelli O’Hara appeared on the one-night-only return of The Rosie O’Donnell Show to benefit The Actors Fund, and recalled what brought her to New York City 20 years ago. “I didn’t …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Terrence McNally Dies at 81 by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally has died at the age of 81 due to complications from COVID-19. The post Terrence McNally Dies at 81 appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:32PM

Watch Broadway Couple Audra McDonald & Will Swenson's Heart-Warming Performance of 'Smile' by Lindsey Sullivan

Got the stuck inside scaries? You're definitely not alone. Need something to calm you down and make you feel super cozy? Look no further than the heavenly vocals of Broadway power couple Aud…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Shoshana Bean's Rendition of 'Don't Rain on My Parade' Has Us Dreaming of a Funny Girl Revival by Caitlin Moynihan

Look at her world, here she is! Stage favorite Shoshana Bean, who most recently returned to Broadway to star in Waitress, is making fans dreamcast a revival of Funny Girl with Bean center st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Dear Evan Hansen Alum Roman Banks to Release Debut EP Days by Andy Lefkowitz

Roman Banks, a strong-voiced star who covered the title role in Dear Evan Hansen and will soon be seen on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, has announced the release of his firs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

'Company Has Every Intention of Coming Back,' Says Cast Member Matt Doyle by Michael Appler

Matt Doyle, who plays Jamie in Company, shared a confident message when he appeared on #LiveAtFive: Home Edition on March 23: “Company has every intention of coming back,” he told Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Nora Dunn on our first and worst presidents by Catey Sullivan

Her show at Steppenwolf is off for now, but the 'difficult' SNL vet still has plenty to say. Two weeks ago, Saturday Night Live alum and west-side native Nora Du…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 06:10PM

Theatre Without Humanity Isn’t Either by American Theatre Editors

Among the best practices that are central to our field: taking care of the caregivers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:08PM

Theatre or Family: We Shouldn’t Have to Choose by American Theatre Editors

How to build support for parent artists at U.S. theatres? First let's build a movement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:06PM

‘A Happy, Fulfilled Mother Is a Good Mother’ by American Theatre Editors

Emily Mann and Mary Hodges discuss their experiences as working parent artists, and the hard-won wisdom they've gleaned along the way.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:04PM

Kids in the Hall by American Theatre Editors

How an Off-Broadway company planned and implemented a radical parent inclusion project.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:02PM

Caregiver Resources by American Theatre Editors

A guide compiled by Parent Artist Advocacy League for Performing Arts + Media.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:00PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Look Back at the Original Cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award–winning musical, written by the creators of South Park, opened at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre March 24, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Says Friend Terrence McNally’s COVID-19 Death Proves “Crisis Is Not Just Numbers” by Greg Evans

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who officiated at a 2015 marriage reaffirmation ceremony between his longtime friend and college roommate Tom Kirdahy and playwright Terrence McNally, sai…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:39PM

Video Roundup March 24: Broadway Princess Party Covers Hercules, Caissie Levy Sings Joni Mitchell, More by Dan Meyer

Stage celebrities are sharing joy on Twitter and Instagram in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Methtacular! returns for an online-only engagement at 16th Street by Kerry Reid

Steven Strafford's solo remains honest and hilarious, even through a screen. Steven Strafford was supposed to be live onstage at Berwyn’s 16th Street Theater t…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 05:15PM

Terrence McNally: ‘Theatre Changes Hearts’ by American Theatre Editors

In his 2019 Tony speech he looked back lovingly on a stage career, and reached forward to the work that will follow him.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:14PM

The ‘Boy Band Brunch’ is on! An interview with The Boy Band Project’s Travis Nesbitt by Deb Miller

With the current shutdown of all performance venues in New York, The Boy Band Project has found the perfect solution to keep its popular Sunday afternoon concert, the Boy Band Brunch, schedu…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:10PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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8 of the Best Ways To Get Your Play Published by Performerstuff

8 of the Best Ways To Get Your Play Published Written by: Rose Helsinger Date: March 24, 2020 Congratulations, you’ve finished a draft of a play! I wish the hard part were over, bu…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 04:56PM

@ This Stage Podcast, Ep. 4 by @ This Stage Staff

In Episode 4 of the @ This Stage Podcast, Julia Stier interviews Lisa Sanaye Dring, Actress, Playwright, Director, and Associate Artistic Director of Circle X Theatre. The post @ This Stage …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:54PM

Terrence McNally, Four Time Tony Winning Playwright, Author of “Master Class,” Has Died at Age 81 from Coronavirus by Roger Friedman

This is really tragic: Terrence McNally is dead at age 81. Four time Tony winner, Pulitzer Prize nominee, recipient of a 2019

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:36PM

TERRENCE MCNALLY, TONY-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT, DIES OF CORONAVIRUS COMPLICATIONS by Robert Shuman

(Richard Natale’s and Brent Lang’s article appeared in Variety, 3/24.) Terrence McNally, the playwright behind “Master Class” and “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” has d…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 04:34PM

Writers can do justice to characters outside their own identities. Here’s how. by Constance Garcia-Barrio, Illustration By Hannah Kaplan

Writing in the voice of a character who doesn’t share your identity takes a lot of learning and soul-searching, finds author Constance Garcia-Barrio, but it can be done well.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:33PM

R.I.P. Terrence McNally by Trav S.D.

Well, it has ceased to be abstract. The great American playwright Terrence McNally (1938-2020) has died of complications related to Covid-19. All of you who aren’t taking this seriously, g…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:32PM

Celebrate the Life of Four-Time Tony Award-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally By Watching His PBS Documentary, Every Act of Life

Celebrate the life of Terrence McNally with a viewing of the PBS documentary about his life, Every Act of Life.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:25PM

Terrence McNally Mourned: “A Giant In Our World”, Lin-Manuel Miranda Says by Erik Pedersen

Terrence McNally, the revered playwright behind such Broadway shows as Master Class and Frankie and Johnny at the Clair de Lune who also wrote the books for Kiss of the Spider Woman, The F…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:14PM

In the Heights Film Release Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic by Andy Lefkowitz

The upcoming screen adaptation of In the Heights has been indefinitely postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The film had originally been scheduled to arrive in cinemas on June 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Broadway Icon Chita Rivera on Her Favorite Leading Men: 'Eat Your Heart Out' by Lindsey Sullivan

Known for Great White Way performances in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Chicago, The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Nine and many more, Chita Rivera is the definition of a Broadway legen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

'We're Going to Beat This Thing': Lea Salonga On Broadway's Lasting Resilience, From the AIDS Crisis to Now by Michael Appler

To Lea Salonga, the COVID-19 pandemic feels familiar. By the time Salonga made her Broadway debut in Miss Saigon (1991), earning a Tony Award, the AIDS crisis had already taken root on Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker Are 'Optimistic' About Returning to Plaza Suite by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker were set to return to the stage together in the revival of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite before the COVID-19 crisis shut down the Great …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM

Terrence McNally Dies from Coronavirus Complications by Sandi Durell

  Terrence McNally died. His long, varied and prolific career as a playwright, musical librettist and screenwriter earned him four Tony Awards and an Emmy. He died today, March 24 from coro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:07PM

Are authors bound to write only within their own identities? by Anndee Hochman, Illustration By Hannah Kaplan

Writer Anndee Hochman—a queer Jewish white woman, the descendant of immigrants—grapples with which stories are really hers to tell.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:07PM

In the Heights Movie Pulled Indefinitely due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The film adaptation Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical gets postponed by Warner Bros.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:06PM

The Producer’s Perspective LIVE! Episode 2: Stephen Schwartz

Last night we kicked off the first Producer’s Perspective LIVE and thanks to all the people who joined in from as far away as Spain, Australia . . . Brooklyn . . . we had a blast (catch th…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 04:04PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Halifax's Square Chapel Arts Centre goes into administration by Lanre Bakare

West Yorkshire cultural institution urgently seeks a new owner just a week after closing its doors due to the coronavirus outbreak • Coronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellatio…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

'I don't conform': backstage with the indomitable Isabelle Huppert by Laura Cappelle

The French star’s fearless performances – and work ethic – are the stuff of legend. In her dressing room, she talks about the pain of theatre, acting in English and #MeToo In 2005, day…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Arts Council England promises £160m to 'buoy public' during lockdown by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Funding announced to protect arts bodies and freelancers as coronavirus hits revenues Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A £160m emergency response package is…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Playwright Terrence McNally dies aged 81 of coronavirus complications by Benjamin Lee

The four-time Tony award winning writer of Kiss of the Spider Woman and Frankie and Johnny was a survivor of lung cancer Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest global upda…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Terrence McNally death: Tony-winning playwright dies aged 81 by Clémence Michallon, Clémence Michallon

His works include 'Love! Valour! Compassion!' and 'Master Class'

SOURCE: The Independent at 03:48PM

Terrence McNally, Tony-Winning Playwright of Gay Life, Dies at 81 by Jesse Green and Neil Genzlinger

Mr. McNally, who died of coronavirus complications, introduced audiences to characters and situations that most mainstream theater had previously shunted into comic asides.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:42PM

“Theater changes hearts” – Terrence McNally (November 3, 1938 – March 24, 2020), by New York Theater

Playwright Terrence McNally, 81, has died,  reportedly from complications from the coronavirus. His prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays “Love! Valour! Compassion!�…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:36PM

‘Jaws’ stage musical set for Paper Mill Playhouse in summer 2021 by Eric Hegedus

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the theater.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:26PM

Playwright Terrence McNally dead of coronavirus complications at 81 by Barbara Hoffman

Terrence McNally, a prolific playwright whose love of opera and compassion for human frailties wove their way into many of his works, died March 24 from complications of the coronavirus in a…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:24PM

The Theatre Community Remembers Terrence McNally on Social Media by Felicia Fitzpatrick

Members of the theatre community have taken to social media to share their thoughts and memories of the Tony-winning playwright.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

BWW Exclusive: Daily #MobilityMinute with Mark Fisher Fitness Trainer Harold Gibbons- The Overhead Stretch

If you're working in your pajamas, it's probably safe to say that you're not moving that much before your day starts. Today Harold offers a simple overhead stretch to keep your shoulders and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Breaking: Tony-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Dies from Coronavirus-Related Complications at 81

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary Broadway playwright Terrence McNally passed away today, March 24, from complications due to coronavirus. Terrence was a lung cancer survivo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Warner Bros. Postpones IN THE HEIGHTS Film Indefinitely

Warner Bros. announced today that the release of the film adaptation of In the Heights has been postponed indefinitely. According to Variety, the film, which was scheduled to be released on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

VIDEO: Heather Headley Reminisces About AIDA, Sings "Radames' Letter" & More!

Heather Headley took to Twitter to post a video in honor of the 20th anniversary of Aida! She shared memories from the show, sang 'Radames' Letter' and more! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell Talks A SOLDIER'S PLAY and the Broadway Shutdown

Jerry O'Connell was a guest on Tuesday, March 24's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan. O'Connell Skyped in from his home to talk with hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Josh Groban's April 18 Radio City Show Postponed to October 5

Please be advised that Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show, scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, April 18, 2020 has been postponed to Monday, October 5, 2020. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Neil LaBute’s Ten X Ten Series by Sandi Durell

  Neil LaBute’s Ten X Ten Series will be offered by Contemptible Entertainment as free content via The St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s Twitter account @STLAS1 beginning March 25, 2020. Ten…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:08PM

'I’m Going a Little Bonkers!' Find Out Why Tony Winner Idina Menzel Is Like All Quarantined Parents Right Now by Beth Stevens

Leaning over her kitchen counter and futzing with her cell phone on The Rosie O’Donnell Show benefit for The Actors Fund, Idina Menzel—sans makeup and gorgeous as usual—served up the f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Quadruple Threat! Tina's Adrienne Warren, and Her Tiny Sax, Slays 'The Best' from Her Bathtub by Lindsey Sullivan

Run up and down a staircase in high heels? No problem. Sing through a challenging Broadway score of iconic anthems? Done. Entertain thousands of viewers from your bathroom using golden vocal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Terrence McNally, Tony-Winning Scribe of Love! Valour! Compassion!, Ragtime & More, Dies at 81 by Andy Lefkowitz

Terrence McNally, the celebrated playwright and librettist who penned an award-winning body of work ranging from drama to farce to musical comedy, died on March 24 at Sarasota Memorial Hosp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM

Coronavirus: Where to enjoy music, art and theater while sheltering at home by Randy McMullen

You can get up close and personal with music, theater and famous works of art without leaving your house -- here's how.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:01PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Julia Miles Passed Away-Member LPTW by Sandi Durell

    The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for more tha…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:55PM

How One Top Off-Off-Broadway Company Is Facing Theatre’s COVID Collapse by Artsjournal1

Helen Shaw: “To try to understand the complexity of a situation that was changing minute by minute — last Thursday, we still had a full theater calendar for April, for instance — I tal…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

Actors' Equity Launches Emergency Curtain Up Fund

This fund will help members at risk due to work cancellations resulting from COVID-19.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

What’s The Purpose Of Daydreaming? by Artsjournal

Daydreaming is taken very seriously within scientific circles, where it is more accurately referred to as mind wandering. The level of interest in this area runs more or less parallel to tha…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:54PM

Daveed Diggs, Noah Galvin, and More Join The 24 Hour Plays

A new set of Viral Monologues will be released tonight, beginning at 6pm.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

A Quarantined Theater Critic Recaps Hallmark's In the Key of Love, Starring Laura Osnes

The musical movie, starring Osnes and Scott Michael Foster, had a surprise television premiere over the weekend after being shelved by the network in June.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

Making the Music: How Duncan Sheik Wrote "Don't Do Sadness" From Spring Awakening

This is the first of a three-part series featuring the composer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

Aida, Clue, and More Set for 2020-21 Season at Paper Mill Playhouse

Find out what's on tap at the New Jersey theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

Terrence McNally, Tony Award-Winning Playwright, Dies From Coronavirus Complications

McNally's career has spanned more than 60 years across the world of entertainment.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

Rita Moreno Dishes on the Returns of One Day at a Time and West Side Story

The legendary actor discusses her latest projects over a laugh-filled phone call.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:54PM

Susannah and the Quarantine Puzzle by Georgia Stitt

Day 8 of quarantine (and no school) in New York City. The puzzle grows.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:52PM

The Habit of Art and The Croft to stream on 26-27 March by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Original Theatre Company are to stream filmed performances of their productions of Alan Bennett's The Habit of Art and Ali Mille's The Craft on 26-27 March. This post The Hab…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:51PM

Tony Award-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Dies at 81 by Ryan McPhee

Among his celebrated works were Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, and the books to Ragtime and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

News: Governor Hogan Announces State Relief for Non-Profits by Max Garner

In a press conference March 23rd, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the availability of State funding to 501(c)3 designated non- profits. Organizations may apply for up to $50,000 to r…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:48PM

Check Out Week 1 Submissions of #BwayWorldFanArt and Get Drawing For Week 2!

There are some insanely talented Broadway artists out there! Check out their artwork from week 1's favorite costume challenge and get ready for week 2 of #BwayWorldFanArt-- favorite lyrics!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Celebrating 10 Years of Sardi’s Portraits With Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, David Alan Grier, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Check out highlights from the 2011 portrait unveilings at the famed midtown restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Playwright Terrence McNally dies at age 81 by Caitlin Huston

Four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally died Tuesday at the age of 81 due to complications from COVID-19. McNally, who was a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic obstructive pulm…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:40PM

Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Complications Due To Coronavirus by Greg Evans

Acclaimed playwright Terrence McNally has died of complications due to coronavirus. The author of Master Class, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and Love! Valour! Compassion!, among m…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:38PM

In the Heights Movie Postpones Summer Premiere in Light of Coronavirus Pandemic by Olivia Clement

The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' musical was set to arrive in movie theatres in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Broadway Songs for Springtime by Broadway Direct

It’s officially spring! The trees and flowers are in bloom, and the blues skies and shining sun makes us want to sing at the top of our lungs. So for your next walk around the block or jog…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:34PM

Actor Mei Mac: ‘My first job was the most incredible experience of my life’ by John Byrne

My first job was the most incredible experience of my life. I played the title role in the Tokyo and London productions

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:25PM

Flying Over Sunset & Intimate Apparel To Open in Fall by Sandi Durell

  Happily, Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) has announced that it will reopen its productions of the new musical Flying Over Sunset at the Vivian Beaumont Thea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:06PM

Actors' Equity Launches Emergency 'Curtain Up' Fund to Help Members Financially During COVID-19 Pandemic by Andy Lefkowitz

Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theater, has announced the Actors' Equity Emergency Curtain Up Fund. Equity h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Exclusive! Daveed Diggs & More Set for Second Edition of 24 Hour Plays' Viral Monologues Initiative by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of last week's talent-packed inaugural edition of Viral Monologues, a starry lineup of talent has been announced to take part in a second edition of the new program which featur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

From Friends You May Not Have Met: Broadway Couple Stephanie J. Block & Sebastian Arcelus Sing 'Help Is on the Way' by Michael Appler

Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and Broadway-alum hubby Sebastian Arcelus were supposed to appear on the one-night-only return of The Rosie O’Donnell Show in support of The Actors Fund, bu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Matt Doyle of Company by Broadway.com

Company star Matt Doyle checks in from home to chat with Paul Wontorek. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Broadway Producers Offer $1 Million Challenge Match for BC/EFA’s COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund by Andy Lefkowitz

More than 20 Broadway producers are offering a $1 million challenge match to double the impact of donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Patti LuPone Performs & Encourages Fans to 'Take Stock of This Time' From Her Fab Basement by Lindsey Sullivan

Everybody rise for Broadway powerhouse Patti LuPone! As a result of the New York City shutdown due to COVID-19, the two-time Tony winner is not currently performing in Company at the Bernard…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Love Isn't Lying: Watch Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Sing 'Helplessly Hoping' with Their Daughters by Michael Appler

What better use for Crosby, Stills & Nash’s three-part harmonies of peace and good times than the Lopez family? The Academy Award- and Grammy-winning Frozen composers Kristen Anders…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

New Musical from Bandstand Team & More to Join Aida in Paper Mill's New Season by Andy Lefkowitz

Bruce, a new Jaws-themed musical from Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor, creators of Broadway's Bandstand, is among the programming set for Paper Mill Playhouse's 2020-2021 season. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Broadway Musical Flying Over Sunset & Off-Broadway's Intimate Apparel Opera to Reopen This Fall by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical Flying Over Sunset, which was cut short ahead of its first preview due to the Broadway shutdown, will now open in the fall, Lincoln Center Theater has announced. The nonprofi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Giving New Meaning to 'You Matter to Me,' Tony Winner Gavin Creel Sings Out from Seclusion by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony Winner Gavin Creel's extended run as Dr. Pomatter in the West End production of Waitress was cut short when he, along with longtime friend, Waitress composer Sara Bareilles, exited the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Watch Jagged Little Pill' Lauren Patten Offer a Fireside Rendition of Alanis Morissette’s 'Ironic' by Lindsey Sullivan

Lauren Patten brings Jagged Little Pill audiences to their feet with her raw take on Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know." On Broadway.com's broadcast of The Rosie O'Donnell Show, the youn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Watch Alan Menken Perform an Epic 12-Song Medley of Disney Hits on The Rosie O'Donnell Show by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony-winning composer Alan Menken is credited for creating the score of nine Broadway musicals and some of the most iconic Disney films from 1989's The Little Mermaid to the recent 2019 live…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Masters of the House: A Brief Glimpse into the Amazing Decor of Broadway Stars by Diep Tran

Broadway’s biggest stars invited viewers into their homes during the one-night-only Broadway.com broadcast of The Rosie O’Donnell Show to benefit The Actors Fund. During the show, perfo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Watch Kelli O'Hara Perform a Beautiful 'Take Me to the World' and Recall What Brought Her to New York by Michael Appler

Kelli O’Hara appeared on the one-night-only return of The Rosie O’Donnell Show to benefit The Actors Fund, and recalled what brought her to New York City 20 years ago. “I didn’t …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM

Jeremy Jordan Joins Stars in the House Live Stream, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The daily benefit series, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM

Seeing double: Mary-Louise Parker and Sally Murphy could pull off Tony Awards first with dual nominations by Sam Eckmann

Mary-Louise Parker could add a second Tony Award to her mantle this year to join her 2001 trophy for “Proof.”  After receiving rave reviews for her performance in “The Sound Inside,�…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM

Broadway's Faves: Six Star Abby Mueller

Abby Mueller wants to discuss Stephen Sondheim red dress divas in the newest Broadway's Faves.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:00PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Green Room: How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected you so far? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​ Ros

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:59PM

Beyond the Fringe: Online Art During COVID-19 by Raina Searles

In the wake of COVID-19, Philadelphia’s shelter-in-place decree, and many people (including FringeArts staff) working remotely and moving their social lives almost entirely online, Philade…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 01:59PM

U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Filmmaker’s Copyright Lawsuit Against North Carolina by Artsjournal1

“The justices unanimously upheld a lower court’s 2018 ruling that the state was protected by a legal doctrine called sovereign immunity and could not be sued for copyright infringement f…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Second City Lays Off Two-Thirds Of Employees by Artsjournal1

“With its shows canceled until further notice and its revenue stream obliterated, Chicago’s most illustrious comedy theater … is trying to improvise its way out of a major crisis. … …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Upright Citizens Brigade, Already Teetering, Dumps Entire Staff By Mass Email by Artsjournal1

“Last week’s layoffs were just the latest addition to a list of controversial upheavals for the company in recent years, including climbing ticket prices in early 2017, the move from Che…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Woody Allen’s Memoir Gets A New Publisher by Artsjournal

With little advance notice, the 84-year-old film-maker’s book arrives at a time when much of the world is preoccupied with the coronavirus pandemic. Arcade is an imprint of Skyhorse Publis…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Report: San Francisco Arts Orgs Could Lose $73 Million By This Summer by Artsjournal

Every performing arts group in the Bay Area contacted by The Chronicle has canceled its spring season, even as most had barely begun. Now a study reports that arts organizations stand to los…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Hong Kong Museums, Having Reopened, Close Again by Artsjournal1

“After the city sought to reintroduce normal activity, a wave of new coronavirus cases hit, largely due to returning travelers. The reversal offers a cautionary tale to countries around th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Dame Fanny Waterman, Founder Of The Leeds Competition, Turns 100 And Dishes About Music by Artsjournal

Dame Fanny says: “I had courage when people said, ‘It won’t work in Leeds’. Even my darling husband said that and I said ‘I’ll show you’. I rang up Marion and she said ‘Let�…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Gallerist Paul Kasmin, Who Helped Turn Chelsea Into An Art Hotbed, Dead At 60 by Artsjournal1

“In the 30 years since founding the gallery in Soho in 1989, Kasmin developed a program that managed to toe the line between brainy and lighthearted by placing historic postwar artists lik…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

OBIT: Albert Uderzo, creator of ‘Asterix & Obelix,’ dead at 92 by Cnn.com Wire Service

The hugely popular comic, read worldwide, follows the adventures of Gaulish warriors and their antics against Roman adversaries. They were published for the first time in francophone Pilote …

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:47PM

#54BelowAtHome New Series by Sandi Durell

  In keeping with current times and due to closings and postponments, 54 Below will launch its new series with Tony® nominee Joe Iconis & Drama Desk nominee George Salazar on March…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:46PM

Creating Quarantine Kitchen by Angela Tricarico

by Angela Tricarico …

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 01:44PM

‘Jaws’-Themed Stage Musical ‘Bruce’ Swimming Toward Summer 2021 by Greg Evans

Even a killer shark – or a broken-down mechanical version thereof – is looking like a welcome sign of hope these days: New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse announced today that its 2020-2…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:41PM

Fondation Custodia: online window on to a world of rare treasures

The fragile, little-seen works held by a Paris collection shine more brightly in digital form

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:34PM

'Drag Race's' BenDeLaCreme goes Wilde for Pittsburgh Public livestream by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The free online “Importance of Being Earnest” will stream in two parts Thursday and Friday, with a full at-home cast.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:32PM

Top theatre podcasts you should listen to right now by Hira Desai

If you're looking to get your theatre fix while working from home, check out our pick of the top theatre podcasts you should listen to right now. The post Top theatre podcasts you should li…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:22PM

An Important Message from GSP’s Artistic & Managing Directors & Board

Thank you for being part of our George Street family. Because of your support, the past year at George Street Playhouse has been marked both by tremendous success and by tremendous change—…

SOURCE: www.njartsmaven.com at 01:12PM

From floating to streaming, the Hungary boat theatre proving an online hit by Nick Awde

Where does a boat theatre go when faced with coronavirus lockdown? Laszlo Magacs, artistic director of the Trip in Hungary, had the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

@ This Stage Podcast, Ep. 4: Lisa Sanaye Dring by @ This Stage Staff

In Episode 4 of the @ This Stage Podcast, Julia Stier interviews Lisa Sanaye Dring, Actress, Playwright, Director, and Associate Artistic Director of Circle X Theatre. The post @ This Stage …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM

Listening Party: Revisit Avenue Q on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt recommends listening to the irreverent, Tony Award-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Jaws-Inspired Musical Bruce, Clue, More Set for New Paper Mill Playhouse Season by Dan Meyer

The previously announced The Wanderer and Aida will also be a part of the 2020–2021 lineip.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Nashville Repertory Theatre Hosts Virtual Season Reveal Party by American Theatre Editors

The Rep's 2020-21 season will feature three musicals, a classic play, and two plays by contemporary American playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56PM

Standing @ Zero: Company's Tally Sessions by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THIS WEEK'S BROADWAY HEAT POLL FEATURING COMPANY! HERERegional and off-Broadway audiences have seen this guy in a wide variety of leading roles, from Captain Von Trap…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 12:54PM

Stacy Waring Named Executive Director of The Lark by American Theatre Editors

Waring is the company's former general manager and current director of operations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:50PM

Jeremy Jordan R&H Live Stream by Sandi Durell

  The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced today the launch of their new YouTube live stream series, R&H Goes Live! beginning with JeremyJordan. The ongoing series will fe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:45PM

Actors’ Equity launches $500K fund for members by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity has launched an emergency fund for its members with an initial investment of $500,000. The Actors’ Equity Emergency Curtain Up Fund will be administered through the Actors…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:42PM

Check Out the Shows Competing in the 4th Annual Broadway Brackets by Marc J. Franklin

Play along and help decide which musical based on a novel will reign supreme as the 2020 Broadway Brackets Champion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Theatre artists stage 24-hour virtual telethon to provide emergency aid during the COVID-19 outbreak by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

‘Places, Please,’ co-hosted by Michael Rubinoff, will raise donations to emergency aid organization the AFC.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:33PM

Check Out the Full Lineup for Online Reading Series Working Through Shakespeare's Entire Catalog by Olivia Clement

In The Show Must Go On Online actors perform the Bard's plays, via Zoom, and live streamed on YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler raise over £1000 with cabaret recording!

Many in the theatre industry are self-employed, freelancers and are currently not earning any support from the government. These people, including artists, who hold up the entertainment indu…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:30PM

Coronavirus: Sadler’s Wells announces new digital dance content by Natasha Tripney

Sadler’s Wells has announced that it will be presenting new dance content on Digital Stage, its free online performance platform, in response

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

Coronavirus: Actors set up Quarantine FM radio station by Giverny Masso

Two actors have set up a new online radio station called Quarantine FM, which aims to entertain people who are confined to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

Arts Council England publishes £160m coronavirus bailout plan by Georgia Snow

Arts Council England has unveiled an emergency £160 million response package for the cultural sector to help theatres weather the “massive and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:24PM

Actors’ Equity Launches $500,000 Emergency Fund To Aid Members Who Lost Jobs To Coronavirus Shutdown Of Live Theaters by David Robb

Actors’ Equity Association has launched an emergency “Curtain Up Fund” and issued a grant to the Actors Fund to help get members who lost work because of the COVID-19 shutdown of legit…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:14PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Daily Distraction: Angela Lansbury Provides a Relaxing (and a Little Sensual) Fitness Regimen, Perfect for Self-Isolation by Ryan McPhee

Let everyone else break a sweat doing their at-home exercises—this is one that prioritizes mindfulness and a peach onesie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

‘Miss Saigon’ won’t land in Toronto due to the COVID-19 outbreak by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

North American tour of the Vietnam War musical that was to play here in May is cancelled due to the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:52AM

Lincoln Center Theater Postpones Broadway’s ‘Flying Over Sunset’ Until Fall by Greg Evans

Flying Over Sunset, the new Broadway musical by James Lapine, Tom Kitt and Michael Korie that suspended production March 12, will reopen this fall, Lincoln Center Theater announced today. LC…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:50AM

Actors’ Equity Launches Emergency Curtain Up Fund by Andrew Gans

Equity has issued a grant to The Actors Fund to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Childish Gambino’s 3.15.20 — surprise release explores themes of race, climate and tech

The multitalented actor-musician’s latest album doesn’t quite find its groove

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:42AM

Lincoln Center Theater postpones ‘Flying Over Sunset’ to the fall by Caitlin Huston

Lincoln Center Theater has moved its production of the new musical “Flying Over Sunset” to the fall due to concerns over COVID-19. The Broadway musical, which featured book and direction…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:39AM

Lincoln Center Theater to Open Flying Over Sunset and Intimate Apparel in the Fall by Olivia Clement

The Broadway and Off-Broadway shows were suspended March 12 as COVID-19 restrictions came into effect.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Just Like Shakespeare, Actors Like Patrick Stewart are Leaning on Theater In a Crisis by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

Sure, Shakespeare wrote 'King Lear' while quarantined, but did he ever go live on Instagram? No.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:37AM

undercurrents 2020: “Crippled”– A Necessary Intersect Between Grief and Hope by Aisling Murphy

undercurrents Festival Director Patrick Gauthier and Associate Director Brit Johnston have discussed openly their curatorial strategy for this year, one which stems from an urgent problem: m…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:31AM

Vote Now in the First Round of 2020 Broadway Brackets by Felicia Fitzpatrick

Which musicals will move on from Division 1, Round 1?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Wicked choice: Victoria Hamilton-Barritt is cast as the Stepmother in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella musical

It’s hard to imagine the West End getting back to normal at the moment, but preparations are still being made for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brand new version of Cinderella, opening at London…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:30AM

SCOTT MILLER’S NEW GOLDEN AGE OF MUSICALS by Peter Filichia

As always, a Scott Miller book is one I reach for with relish. In his previous tomes, Miller has proved...Continue Reading The post SCOTT MILLER’S NEW GOLDEN AGE OF MUSICALS appeared first…

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 11:29AM

R&H Goes Live! Launches March 25 With Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes by Dan Meyer

The YouTube series will offer performances and a Q&A with some of Broadway’s biggest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

‘American Idol’: So who made it to Hawaii? by Chuck Barney

Bay Area's Demi Rae, Grace Leer and Francisco Martin vie for Top 40 status

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:24AM

Tiler Peck Launches Daily Online Ballet Classes

Peck is a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, as well as a Broadway veteran.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Producers Offer $1 Million Match for BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund

The fund helps those onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes impacted by the shutdowns due to the coronavirus.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Headlong, Century Films, and Major Playwrights Join Forces for Series of Short Digital Plays by Olivia Clement

Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre From a State of Isolation to feature work by Duncan Macmillan, Jasmine Lee-Jones, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

New Round Of 24 Hour Plays ‘Viral Monologues’ Set For Tonight; Daveed Diggs, Michael Shannon & Clark Gregg Among Performers by Greg Evans

A new set of 24 “Viral Monologues” from The 24 Hour Plays will be available on Instagram tonight, with actors Daveed Diggs, Michael Shannon, Clark Gregg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Dylan …

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:03AM

Viral Monologues: The 24 Hour Plays Returns March 24 With Daveed Diggs, Becky Ann and Dylan Baker, Noah Galvin, More by Dan Meyer

Twenty-four teams of writers and performers will craft monologues and present them online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

How to Bid on a Piece of Cats’ Heaviside Layer, Audra McDonald’s Baby Doll From Ragtime, and More in Support of The Actors Fund by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, favorite moments and the upcoming schedule for Stars in the House, high school stories from Tina Fey, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Lifting the Veil on Valhalla: An Inside Look at Lyric’s “Ring” Cycle by Dennis Polkow

"The piece is so rich that the most important thing for me to say is 'Once Upon a Time.'"

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 11:00AM

[VIDEO]: 2019 Super Conference – “Keynote Address by Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block.”

I heard a CNN story the other day about a concern that Netflix was running out of content.  First of all, give me a break, CNN. Second, if you need content, we’ve got content!  And it’…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Celebrate Broadway’s All Shook Up at 15 by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, starring Cheyenne Jackson, Jenn Gambatese, and more, opened at the Palace Theatre March 24, 2005.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Track-by-Track Breakdown: The Score to Off-Broadway Hit Emojiland by Keith Harrison and Laura Schein

Co-writers Keith Harrison and Laura Schein share the backstory to their songs, which can be heard on the original cast album released by Broadway Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

What’s on March 24: Jeremy Jordan and Raúl Esparza on Stars in the House, Diana's Jeanna de Waal Teaches a Class, More by Dan Meyer

Check out who’s hopping online to hang out with fans, teach classes, and perform virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

One Of Britain’s Major Classical Artist Management Agencies Is Liquidating by Artsjournal1

Yes, it’s because of the coronavirus. “‘Our artists, staff, directors and shareholders are devastated by this sad but inevitable turn of events,’ says Hazard Chase managing director,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:32AM

Berlin Launches €100 Million Aid Program For Freelance Arts Workers by Artsjournal1

“The Berlin Senate announced … that it would soon be offering €100 million ($107 million) in €5,000 ($5,366) grants to freelance workers and small businesses in the cultural sector. …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:32AM

Penny Layden: “You have a prime minister talking about Muslim women as letterboxes” by Joseph Shaw

Like many theatre productions, the future of Mel Pennant’s Seeds, due to begin a run at Soho Theatre this week, looks uncertain. Before the cancellation and following its UK tour, we sat d…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:24AM

TheatreWorks costume crew sews remotely while sheltered in place by Joanne Engelhardt

With Bay Area theaters on a hard stop during the coronavirus “shelter-in-place” era, some theaters have devised innovative ways to stay relevant. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley followed the…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:17AM

Brush Up On Your Shakespeare with Sir Patrick Stewart & His #ASonnetADay Instagram Series

Patrick Stewart is reading a Shakespeare sonnet a day on his Instagram.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:15AM

Theatre and the Last Pandemic by American Theatre Editors

In 1918 an outbreak of influenza killed millions and shuttered U.S. theatres—and then one day it was gone.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:15AM

Children and Art by Raenosa Onwumelu

TIOS Month helped Westerville North students grow confidence The post Children and Art appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 10:15AM

A Broadway Playlist for People Who Miss Going to Work by Mark Robinson

As we continue with our self-isolation, we might find ourselves missing getting up each day and going to work. I know I sure do. So, once again, I put together another playlist for you, …

SOURCE: www.markrobinsonwrites.com at 10:13AM

Geffen Playhouse to Launch Streaming Initiative During COVID-19 Theatre Shutdowns by Dan Meyer

Geffen Stayhouse will offer access to BroadwayHD, including past productions at the Los Angeles venue, as well as original content.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

Broadway Jackbox, With Alex Brightman, Rob McClure, and Jennifer Simard, Returns March 24 by Olivia Clement

The Broadway guest stars join Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman, Alex Boniello, and Will Roland at 6 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Town Stages Welcomes 2020 Cohort of Fellows and Residents by Olivia Clement

The cohort, which includes Shakina Nayfack, Diana Oh, and Arpita Mukherjee Among, will receive 400 hours of free weekly work and rehearsal space to create ethical, enterprising, and inclusiv…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Shakina Nayfack, Diana Oh, Arpita Mukherjee Among Town Stages' Incoming Fellows and Residents by Olivia Clement

The 2020 cohort will receive 400 hours of free weekly work and rehearsal space to create ethical, enterprising, and inclusive projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

What does gaming teach us during a pandemic?

There are serious lessons to be learned from games that feature plagues and infections — but there’s fun to be had, too

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:49AM

Broadway Producers Offer $1 Million Challenge Match for Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund by Andrew Gans

The initiative provides support for The Actors Fund's Friedman Health Center and other emergency assistance programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:38AM

American Repertory Theater Postpones Pre-Broadway 1776, Remainder of Current Season by Ryan McPhee

The Diane Paulus-helmed revival is slated to open on Broadway in spring 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Broadway Producers Pledge $1M Match To COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund by Greg Evans

More than 20 Broadway producers have pledged $1 million in matching funds for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The producers will match every new …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:36AM

Look Back at 65 Years of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama opened at the Morosco Theatre March 24, 1955.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio / Resources for Local Artists Impacted by COVID19 by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 3/24/20. Local resources for artists and non-profits impacted by COVID19 in WMass and No.CT. Segment starts at 3:49

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.com at 09:28AM

Cirque Du Soleil Furloughs 95% Of Its Employees by Artsjournal1

“The Montreal-based circus giant said temporarily cutting 4,679 jobs was necessary after 44 shows worldwide were shuttered amid the virus outbreak.” – The Hollywood Reporter

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

London’s Royal Ballet Cuts Ties With Choreographer Liam Scarlett by Artsjournal1

The move comes after an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by Scarlett, who had been artist-in-residence, with students at the Royal Ballet School. The company also said, in what s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

Coronavirus: dancers train from home in Rome under lockdown – video

Dancers from the Teatro dell’Opera corps de ballet in Rome are continuing their training inside their homes as Italy stays under a stringent nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of cor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

Watch Sutton Foster Sing the Title Song From City Center Encores! Production of Anyone Can Whistle by Andrew Gans

The video is part of a new series featuring highlights from New York City Center's Encores!, Encores! Off-Center, and Gala productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

Coronavirus: BECTU urges theatres to take advantage of government offer to pay 80% of employee wages by Giverny Masso

BECTU is urging theatres across the UK to take advantage of the government’s offer to pay employees up to 80% of their

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:03AM

Coronavirus: Actors join 13,000-strong petition to protect workers in creative industries by Georgia Snow

More than 50 high-profile actors including David Tennant, Cush Jumbo, Richard E Grant and Romola Garai are backing a petition demanding an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:03AM

What does the industry want from technical theatre graduates? by Susan Elkin

The theatre shutdown may not seem a good time to hunt for a job as a technician, but it’s always worth planning

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

West End Live 2020 postponed, new dates to be announced

This year's West End Live at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled. Featuring two days of free concerts performed by the casts of top London theatre shows, West End Live 2020 will no longer t…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Headlong & Century Films announce major new digital series of short plays by Press Releases

Award-winning theatre company Headlong, in association with the BAFTA-winning Century Films, have announced Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre From a State of Isolation, a major new digital pr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:46AM

New York Philharmonic Cancels Season, Will Give Musicians Partial Pay by Artsjournal1

“CEO Deborah Borda said that the orchestra has negotiated a new interim deal with its musicians: They will be paid in full until March 31, and then accept reduced pay for the next two mont…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:18AM

Can’t get out to the theatre? Order up a play on your phone by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Outside the March Theatre presents ‘The Ministry for Mundane Mysteries’ series. Convergence Theatre has ‘The Corona Variations’ and DopoLavoro Teatrale offers ‘Decameron Today.’ …

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Further assistance announced for Queensland arts sector by Peter J Snee

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch has today announced grants which will provide funds for individual artists and arts organisations

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:57AM

Paul Clayton: Coronavirus crisis poses taxing issue for theatre workers by Paul Clayton

In this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. Less than a week ago we were all hoping that a generous

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:50AM

The Social Distancing Festival creator Nick Green – meet the actor saving cancelled shows from oblivion by Nick Awde

When coronavirus brought a halt to his new musical, Toronto-based Nick Green didn’t get down – he got active. Now the site

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:45AM

How dancers cope when they can’t dance: They improvise by Sarah L. Kaufman

The magical properties of a ramen spoon, a tennis ball and a yoga mat.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:42AM

Repurposing wasted assets: music festival edition

Another proposal from the Alphaville team.

SOURCE: ftalphaville.ft.com at 07:31AM

Coronavirus: Headlong announces major new digital project by Natasha Tripney

James Graham, Jasmine Lee-Jones and Duncan Macmillan are among playwrights who will create work for a new digital project announced today by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:08AM

Lookback: ten books which influenced my view of the world by Terry Teachout

From 2010: This meme, started by Tyler Cowen and picked up by, among others, Jenny Davidson and Ross Douthat, has piqued my interest. Here goes: • W. Jackson Bate, Samuel Johnson. It…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Playbill Viewing: The Wooster Group's 2002 To You, the Birdie! by Mark Peikert

The Off-Broadway adaptation of Phedre is available on Vimeo through March 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Almanac: Logan Pearsall Smith on the vanity of writers by Terry Teachout

“Every author, however modest, keeps a most outrageous vanity chained like a madman in the padded cell of his breast.” Logan Pearsall Smith, Afterthoughts (courtesy of Anecdotal Evidence…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway producers pledge $1 million match to BC/EFA fund by Caitlin Huston

More than 20 Broadway producers have teamed up to match donations up to $1 million to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS emergency fund.  The producers, who include Jordan Roth, Daryl Ro…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM

Celebrity Self-Tape: Mean Girls Krystina Alabado Sings for Her Dream Role in Hadestown by Ruthie Fierberg

While she usually plays Gretchen Wieners, Alabado dreams of Broadway’s underworld.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Drew McOnie & the McOnie Company launch a Digital Dance Season by Press Releases

The McOnie Company has launched the first offerings as part of its Digital Dance Season. Hosted on the company’s social media channels, the season aims to connect the dance community and e…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:25AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Plié, jeté … mind the fridge! My kitchen ballet class with Tamara Rojo by Lyndsey Winship

Dancers are sharing their skills online as venues are shut due to the coronavirus. Our critic stepped up to test one out The core of a ballet dancer’s life is daily class. Whether it’s a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM

Royal Ballet cuts ties with Liam Scarlett after sexual misconduct claims by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Company says it will no longer work with star choreographer and artist-in-residence The Royal Ballet has said it will no longer work with its star choreographer Liam Scarlett, who had been a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM

'The world turned upside down': how coronavirus shifted the world of theater by Alexandra Villarreal

As the pandemic shutters Broadway and beyond, writers, actors and crew members must acclimatize to an uncertain new world Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage La…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING – Postponed by Peter J Snee

The producers of this production today announced that they are saddened to announce that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:11AM

“Inspire us to be brave” by Artsjournal1

Thanks to a kind-hearted, quick-witted nurse in New York-Presbyterian’s cardio-thoracic ICU, I was able to see and speak to Mrs. T via Skype on Sunday night. – Terry Teachout

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:03AM

JazzOnLockdown: Musicians, venues, .orgs — writers? — turn to live-streaming by Artsjournal1

Since most jazz musicians (and jazz journalists) are self-employed freelancers, it’s probably essential to rely on ourselves and do it ourselves.. Adapting or heightening one’s media gam…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:03AM

Fred Hersch Addresses The Virus Threat by Artsjournal1

Concerned about the advance of the coronavirus, pianist Fred Hersch has announced his approach to providing, if not relief from the threat, a way to get it off your mind for a while: a live-…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:03AM

Karen Olivo on 'Moulin Rouge!' and Life in the Broadway Shutdown by Variety

The "Moulin Rouge!" star talks shaping Satine, 'In the Heights' anticipation and the felting on her to-do list.

SOURCE: traffic.megaphone.fm at 04:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! In Studio Interview With Stage & Television Legend HAL LINDEN by Michael J. Roberts

Stage and screen legend HAL LINDEN joins me at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood to [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:32AM

Award-winning short film Rebooted debuts online by Arts Review

Having already been featured at Austin Film Festival, Flickerfest (Best Australian Animated Short Film) and nominated for a Best Short Film AACTA Award 2019, the award-winning short film, R…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:31AM

Stage manager Katie Jackson: Keep active, keep busy and look out for each other – don’t despair by Katie Jackson

Last Monday (March 16), I was walking to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre to watch Uncle Vanya. I had been dying to see

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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“The Afterlife” Takes on Murder & Suicide, at Flight Deck, Oakland by Robert M. Gardner

Gary Soto Pens Play for Latinx Teens in Distress  by Robert M. Gardner In Gary Soto’s “The Afterlife,” two Fresno teenagers, Chuy and Crystal, die in the opening minutes. Chuy is murd…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:38AM

Trans Theatre Is More Than a Cast List by Aj Schwartz

By AJ Schwartz. AJ Schwartz responds to Will Wilhelm’s recent HowlRound piece about trans inclusivity in theatre casting, arguing that, while that’s important, theatre companies have to …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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How to write a masterpiece in social isolation by Arts Review

If you find yourself in isolation because of COVID-19, it could be the ideal time to write the novel you’ve always dreamed of creating – according to New York Times best-selling science …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:49AM

Distance Learning: Larger Projects and ISPs by Kerry Hishon

The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Daily Workout: A Theatre Lover's Home Workout Options for March 24 by Ruthie Fierberg

Dance party with So You Think You Can Dance’s Mark Kanemura, class with NYCB’s Ashley Bouder, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

5 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, March 24 - See Jeremy Jordan, Raúl Esparza, Daveed Diggs and others

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many Broadway performers are sharing their talents online. Below are performances featuring stage stars that you can watc…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

"Hadestown" Popularity Leaves Playwrights Scrambling to Write Musical About Zeus’s Weird Sex Stuff by Broadway Beat

by Adam Bakst. @AdamBakst_WUSF. CHICAGO - After the enormous success of Hadestown, a musical adaptation of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, aspiring playwrights have been scrambling to fol…

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM

Revisit Bright Star on Broadway With Carmen Cusack and Paul Alexander Nolan by Marc J. Franklin

The Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical opened at the Cort Theatre March 24, 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playwright Terrence McNally Dies at Age 81 of Coronavirus Complications - The five-time Tony winner was well-known for 'Love! Valour! Compassion!' and

The five-time Tony winner was well-known for 'Love! Valour! Compassion!' and the books to many musicalsRevered playwright Terrence McNally has passed away at age 81 at Sarasota Memorial Hosp…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

List Of Coronavirus Cancellations Doubles As Excellent New Sondheim Lyrics by Broadway Beat

by Adam Bakst. @Mr_AdamB1. NEW YORK, NY - While New York state remains sheltered-in-place, and Broadway continues its black out, composer Stephen Sondheim has reportedly taken advantage of …

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM

Postcards: The Dance Enthusiast's Social Distance Dance Video Series: Choreographer Nai-Ni Chen says, "You Are Not Alone" by The Dance Enthusiast

In Postcards: The Dance Enthusiast's Social Distance Dance Video Series: Choreographer Nai-Ni Chen says, "You Are Not Alone" : Nai- Ni Chen says, " Spring is here.  Listen to the birds, wat…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards