Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Six Star Abby Mueller Offers Quarantine Advice: 'Have Some Self-Compassion' by Diep Tran

Six was supposed to have its Broadway opening night on March 12, but that day it was announced Broadway was shutting down all shows because of COVID-19. Abby Mueller, who has the role of J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Chita Rivera Awards Postponed to Later This Year by Andy Lefkowitz

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming Chita Rivera Awards ceremony, originally scheduled for May 17 at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, has been pushed back to lat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

New Musical Based on Infamous 'Finger-Food' Crime to Make World Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of the Broadway transfer of Mrs. Doubtfire, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre has announced an additional world premiere musical along with a slew of other offerings for its 2020-202…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Odds & Ends: National Geographic Postpones Cynthia Erivo-Led Genius: Aretha & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. National Geographic Postpones Cynthia Erivo-Led Genius: Aretha Theater fans will have to wait a little longer to see Tony w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Adam Schlesinger, Tony-Nominated Songwriter, Dies at 52 by Michael Appler

Adam Schlesinger, the alt-rock bassist and songwriter whose unique knack for storytelling begot a successful career in composing for the stage and screen, has passed away on April 1, accordi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

VIDEO: Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum Perform 'Screw Loose' from Cry-Baby on Theater Talk

As BroadwayWorld previously reported Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominated songwriter Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus-related complications. He was 52 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM

Social: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks and More Pay Tribute to Adam Schlesinger

The entertainment community is bereft at the loss of Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger, who passed away today from coronavirus-related complications.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09PM

Edinburgh’s August festivals will not take place in 2020 by Arts Review

For the first time in over 70 years, the five festivals that transform Edinburgh into the world’s leading cultural destination every August are not going ahead this year due to concerns ar…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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#StayHome by Call Me Adam

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:33PM

BWW Exclusive: Allison Frasca Visits COME FROM AWAY on The Broadway Break(down)!

Today, she's continuing the series at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to break down Come From Away!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM

The Met Launches #MetAnywhere Online Programming And Social Media Initiatives

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today a lineup of newly developed content to complement its existing selection of online materials, offering audiences at home the opportunity to eng…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 2, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

Tony Nominee Adam Schlesinger Dies Due to Coronavirus, Nick Cordero in ICU, Stokes Tests Positive “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre h…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:06PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Recapping Smash 2.05: The Story of 2 Marilyns (Again) by Mark Peikert

Jimmy scowls, Julia gets insecure about her work, Ivy stares aghast as a man threatens to destroy her career, and Eileen gets misty-eyed a lot in the fifth episode of Season 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:50PM

Brown Paper Tickets, facing claims by many artists who are owed money, says coronavirus pandemic led to systems failure by Brendan Kiley

Artists and arts groups say money they expected from Seattle-based Brown Paper Tickets either didn’t arrive, or the checks bounced, or money was deposited, then got sucked back out of bank…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 08:46PM

Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell Diagnosed With COVID-19 by Amanda N'duka

Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell took to social media this afternoon to inform his followers that he has tested positive for coronavirus. “I’ve been laying low for the last couple of da…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:38PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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72 Miles Chronicles the Cruelty of Immigration Laws by David Sheward

Note: This production’s run ended abruptly on March 12 due to Broadway and Off-Broadway’s theaters closing because of the coronavirus crisis. Roundabout Theater Company has announced the…

SOURCE: www.culturalweekly.com at 07:55PM

TFP needs a GIANT cocktail shaker… by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess is not an ‘at home’ drinker, she’s a social drinker – although if she lived near master chef, Ina Garten, she would be over in a flash to borrow a cup of Cosmos be…

SOURCE: fairyprincessdiaries.com at 07:48PM

Watch Frasier Stars Reunite on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The daily benefit series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:47PM

Watch Rebecca Luker, Debbie Gravitte, Sarah Uriarte Berry Sing 'Sing for Your Supper' From City Center Encores! The Boys From Syracuse by Andrew Gans

The second week of videos, part of the venue's series featuring highlights from New York City Center's Encores!, Encores! Off-Center, and Gala productions, spotlights the work of Rodgers and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:36PM

Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry Gordin

Theater: “As If We Never Said Goodbye” April 1, 2020: We who love theater feel ourselves besieged from all sides. Not only has Broadway, off-Broadway and off off-Broadway shut down, …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:29PM

THE PAGE’S THE THING – TAKE IT FROM SHAKESPEARE’S EARLIEST READERS by Robert Shuman

(Emma Smith’s article appeared in the Guardian, 4/1.) With theatres closed, now is the time to find pleasure in Shakespeare’s texts. His first fans used them for chat-up lines – and re…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 07:03PM

Eugyeene Teh and Hilary Glow on the upcoming Green Room Awards by Gabi Bergman

Amidst all the uncertainty at present, it’s always heartwarming to see the Arts industry banding together. This year, the Green

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Soooo… We Were Trying To Cut Down Our Screen Time Before This Happened. How’s It Going? by Artsjournal

Covered in screens these past few weeks, I have noticed some positive changes. I FaceTime my friends so much that I know them better than I did before. I decided to learn what TikTok was, an…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:54PM

Here Are the Members of the Broadway Community Who Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 by Playbill Staff

Broadway alums Aaron Tveit, Matt Doyle, and Chad Kimball are among those to have shared their symptoms, health statuses, and pleas for social distancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:13PM

Play at Home While You Stay at Home by American Theatre Editors

Baltimore Center Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, the Public Theater, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company commission micro-plays for home use.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:09PM

“Gloria” Turns Toxic Office Comedy to Tragedy—Streamed by ACT by Patricia L. Morin

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Questions Workers’ Choices by Patricia L. Morin Watching ACT’s streaming version of “Gloria,” I miss being a participant—there’s nothing like live theater.…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:02PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Rory O'Malley Sings 'You'll Be Back' for Geffen Stayhouse

Geffen Playhouse presents Geffen Stayhouse! They will be be sharing exclusive, original content every Wednesday from some of their Geffen alumns and favorite theater artists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation Makes Grants Available for Theatre Writers In Response to the Health Crisis

In response to the recent closure of theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced its decision to reinvent the means by which it will dist…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

VIDEO: Watch Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett on R&H GOES LIVE! With Laura Osnes

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced the launch of their new YouTube live stream series, R&H Goes Live!, a spinoff of their existing R&H Goes Pop! video series. The o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Red Bull Theater Forced to Cancel Livestream of 'TIS A PITY SHE'S A WHORE Due to Equity Dispute

Red Bull Theater today announced the LIVESTREAM and FREE presentation of an online reading of John Ford's classic play 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE, featuring the complete cast of Red Bull's acc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million Towards Virus Research

Dolly Parton has shared that she is making a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt to go to research for the cure for coronavirus.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Baltimore Center Stage, The Public Theater & More Announce PLAY AT HOME

Baltimore Center Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, The Public Theater, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, have announced PLAY AT HOME, a series of micro-commi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

Les Misérables, Broadway Vacation Set for New Season at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre

Find out what's on tap for the theater in Washington state.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:48PM

#BWWPrompts: What's On Your Broadway Bucket List?

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

Bid on Virtual Experiences With Orfeh, Andy Karl and More Through Charitybuzz's New Virtual Experience Category

Charitybuzz has launched a new virtual experience category, kicking off with notable celebs like Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Jordan Fisher, and Andy Karl and Orfeh.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

VIDEO: Watch The 'Leaked' CATS 'Butthole Cut' Trailer

No, there isn't an actual 'butthole cut' of the CATS film, but that hasn't stopped XVP Comedy from making a parody of the trailer visualizing what might have been!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM

Study Dance Online? Not So Fast… by Artsjournal

“The internet may be exploding with resources for virtual classes, from top dancers teaching barre to free warm-ups courtesy of the Merce Cunningham Foundation, but in academia, teachers f…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32PM

Major Development In A Landmark Decision About Artists Rights by Artsjournal

“At issue is the aspect of copyright law that allows authors to terminate copyright grants to publishers. The putative class action was brought by John Waite and Joe Ely, musicians who all…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32PM

Chinese Movie Fans Turned To Piracy Sites As Theatres Shut by Artsjournal

China’s 70,000 theaters shut down in January amid coronavirus concerns during the weekend of the Chinese New Year, which is typically the country’s busiest moviegoing time. Piracy data c…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32PM

Keeping What You Need: Red Clay Dance Shifts the Celebration Online and Finds New Inspiration by Sharon Hoyer

"It’s good to reflect back and look at everything and see if we’re at the root and purpose. Now we have a lot of time for planning and to interrogate some things."

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 05:30PM

Making Art During a Pandemic: Theaters Seek and Share Mini-Plays by Michael Paulson

Nonprofits around the country plan to commission works of no longer than 10 minutes in length that can be read or performed by people sheltering in place.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

Simon Stephens’ “Maria:” Aggressive Optimism is Saving the World by Mila Bulimbasic Botteri

“The theatre is a device for empathy – its job is to create better people.” Those are the words of Simon Stephens, one of Britain’s foremost, contemporary dramatists. His plays inclu…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 05:16PM

5 Major Theatres Team Up to Commission—and Make Freely Available—Micro Plays by Olivia Clement

The short pieces are available to be downloaded online (and performed!) at home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

#QuarantineAMusical With These 17 Broadway Art Recreations by Marc J. Franklin

Creators Jeremy and Jeffrey West give the Great White Way a laugh with these timely updates on theatre favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Here are some ideas to help the local New Jersey LGBTQ community by Peter Frycki

At George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick the remaining shows are cancelled for the spring season. But the staff is excited about the 2020-21 season starting in the fall. For current ticke…

SOURCE: outinjersey.net at 05:06PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Red Bull Cancels Scheduled Live Stream Reading Following Dispute With Actors' Equity by Olivia Clement

The March 30 free online reunion reading of 'Tis Pity She’s a Whore was called off at the final hour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

How Governor Cuomo’s Office Enlisted Broadway to Aid in COVID-19 Relief Efforts by Ruthie Fierberg

From NYC’s Open Jar Studios to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, theatres around the country rally to produce personal protective equipment in COVID-19 relief efforts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Sunny Showtunes: 'Get Happy' with Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand

Try not to get worried and join us for a few minutes each day to hear the people sing, put on a happy face, and remember that the sun will come out tomorrow...and all that jazz.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Streaming Musicals Announces Free 'Virtual Opening Night' for Paul Gordon's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Hosted By Beth Leavel

Streaming Musicals has announced a special free live streaming event: on Friday, April 10, the site will host a 'virtual opening night' for the debut of Pride and Prejudice, in a new music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Lauren Gunderson, David Henry Hwang & More to Select Winners of #ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE Contest

Nationally recognized playwrights Lauren Gunderson, Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan, Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, and Karen Zacarí…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Broadway Stars Turn to Cameo to Raise Funds for BC/EFA

As we continue to adjust to a spring without Broadway, performers are uniting to make a difference. A slew of stars are offering up their friendly faces on Cameo- a way for fans to connect t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

VIDEO: Patti LuPone Embodies Norma Desmond in New Basement Tour!

Patti LuPone has been gracing us all with video tours of her basement. Today she decided to embody the spirit of Sunset Boulevard's Norma Desmond!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

PETER PAN, GODSPELL and More Announced in Berkshire Theatre Group's Revised 2020 Season

Berkshire Theatre Group and Kate Maguire have announced Berkshire Theatre's revised 2020 Season. Below is a message from Kate Maguire, sent out to all patrons on March 31:

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

Feinstein's/54 Below Will Remain Closed Through May 12

Feinstein's/54 Below, which had previously announced that performces would be canceled through April 8, has now announced that the venue will remain closed through May 12. Artists are being…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

Jazz at Lincoln Center Re-Launches JAZZ.ORG

Today, Jazz at Lincoln Center re-launched JAZZ.ORG, an entirely new website designed for people around the world to easily access the organization's wealth of programming, educational mater…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Cancels Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2020 summer lineup, featuring 8 productions, has been cancelled.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:33PM

Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces 3-Show Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2020-21 lineup will feature works by ensemble member Mary Zimmerman and artistic associates Sara Gmitter and Matthew C. Yee.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:32PM

Bored at home? Audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’ by Chuck Barney

Reality competition accepting online submissions during the coronavirus outbreak

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:28PM

Nick Cordero is in the ICU, May be Positive for COVID-19

Nick Cordero is currently in the ICU, with what was thought to be pneumonia, but may be COVID-19.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:27PM

Jerry Saltz Obsesses On Bruegel’s Vast Vista Of Mass Death by Artsjournal1

“This is Pieter Bruegel’s circa 1562 world-masterpiece painting The Triumph of Death, a panoramic pandemonium of an army of skeletons laying waste to a barren burning landscape while mur…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

Not That It Matters Much At The Moment, But Here Is The List Of 2019’s Most Popular Museums by Artsjournal

And shows, where a Dreamworks show took honors. Repeating this year as most-trafficked museum is the Louvre in Paris, which welcomed 9.6 million visitors, easily beating No. 2, the National …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

Chloe Aaron, Who Molded PBS Into A National Network, Dead At 81 by Artsjournal1

She helped create the series Live From Lincoln Center, Dance in America, and Live From the Metropolitan Opera. And in 4½ years as PBS’s senior vice president for programming in the late 1…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

The Culture We’re Losing Beyond The Non-Profits by Artsjournal

Los Angeles is full of odd and quirky cultural enterprises, many of them precarious in the best of times. Mandatory closures that may extend for weeks, if not months, might end up converting…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

How Can A Director Shoot A Thriller While Maintaining Social Distancing? Put The Lead Actor Inside A Video Game by Artsjournal1

“Timur Bekmambetov, best known outside Russia for making the Angelina Jolie thriller Wanted, was midway through filming his second world war fighter-ace film V2: Escape from Hell when the …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

Will LACMA’s New Building Free It Or Destroy It? by Artsjournal

The debate here echoes similar ones going on throughout the art world. What is the purpose of the encyclopaedic museum: to present a rational version of the world in discrete categories, as …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

Classical Music Is Thriving As We Quarantine Ourselves by Artsjournal

Locked out of the concert hall because of global coronavirus concerns, endangered in physical and financial terms, classical music is fighting to survive and finding more paths than ever to …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

The Music Schools That Were Quite Prepared For Distance Learning by Artsjournal

Unlike so many other institutions, the major music schools of America were uniquely prepared to make the transition to online instruction. The fact is, they’ve been preparing for it for ye…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

Video Roundup April 1: Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings St. Vincent, a Wicked Parody, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Video Roundup April 1: Patti LuPone Returns to Sunset Boulevard, Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings St. Vincent, a Wicked Parody, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Former Drama Desk President William Wolf Dies of Coronavirus Complications

Wolf served as the organization's president for four years.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:06PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Onscreen This Month: Quarantine Edition by American Theatre Editors

A spate of canceled shows from Louisville to Milwaukee were caught on video before the pandemic shutdown, and now you can watch them at home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:56PM

10 Theatre-Related Online Resources for Kids and Families to Get You Through COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

A list of remote classrooms, virtual craft and dance workshops, celebrity bedtime stories, and much more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Six Questions Special Edition: Vocalist Celia Berk

In these extraordinary and uncertain times of COVID-19, with venues closed and live performance at a halt, NiteLife Exchange is reaching out and covering the effect the crisis is having on p…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 03:32PM

Give a Broadway zing to your Zoom Meetings

Our friends at Beetlejuice, Come From Away and Frozen have awesome new Zoom virtual backgrounds so you can catch up with friends virtually on their iconic Broadway sets!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:30PM

Finding Moments of Joy to Nourish the Soul by American Theatre Editors

Through the fear and uncertainty of an open-ended pandemic, it's crucial to take time to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:15PM

Need your stage musical fix? What to watch online by Bob Bullen

Hey. I hope you’re doing well right now. We’re fine. A big thank you to our heroes right now: medical workers, service workers, essential workers. I salute you. SO, I’ve had a few peop…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 03:12PM

Lilli Cooper, Telly Leung, Max Von Essen, More Are Donating Cameo Fees to Broadway Cares by Dan Meyer

The Broadway performers are raising money for COVID-19 relief funds by offering personalized video messages to fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Lilli Cooper, Telly Leung, Ryann Redmond, More Are Donating Cameo Fees to Broadway Cares by Dan Meyer

The Broadway performers are raising money for COVID-19 relief funds by offering personalized video messages to fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Julia Miles Made Space for Women in Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The founder of New York City's WP Theater brought producing savvy and fierce commitment to the cause of gender parity in all areas of stage work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:53PM

J.K. Rowling Launches Harry Potter at Home Digital Hub

The hub is dedicated to keeping children and young people busy at home.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

2020 Chita Rivera Awards Postponed Due to Coronavirus by Andrew Gans

The annual awards, which celebrate excellence in dance and choreography, were originally scheduled for May 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

BroadwayHD: In This Prison ‘Tempest,’ Freedom Isn’t Free by Matthew Wexler

Harriet Walter stars in an all-female production of "The Tempest," which first premiered at London's Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Phyllidia Lloyd. The post BroadwayHD: In This Prison ‘Tem…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:35PM

Watch Joan Allen, Boyd Gaines, Cynthia Nixon, More Read The Heidi Chronicles on Plays in the House Live Stream, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Plays in the House is a spinoff of Stars in the House, the daily benefit series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley that offers mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coron…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Intermission Talk: One Man, Two Guvnors, Your Screen by Steven Suskin

National Theatre Live brings James Corden and his Tony-winning performance into your home The post Intermission Talk: One Man, Two Guvnors, Your Screen appeared first on New York Stage Revie…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 01:57PM

PRG shifts to making personal protective gear for doctors by Caitlin Huston

Production Resource Group, which typically provides rental lighting and other equipment to theatrical productions and more, will now manufacture face shields for health workers in New York C…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:50PM

Social Distance Gallery highlights student artists by S. Nicole Lane

How canceled BFA and MFA shows are persisting during the COVID crisis. It’s been more than a week since the shelter-in-place order was given.…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:50PM

3 New Audible Theatre Titles Now Available for Listening by Olivia Clement

Plus previews of the audio platform's latest offerings, including the Broadway double-bill Sea Wall / A Life and Margaret Trudeau's solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

We Are the Diplomats by American Theatre Editors

In the midst of a growing pandemic, the interconnectivity of the global theatre community can be a source of strength and hope.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:39PM

The Daily Distraction: Julie Andrews, Dorothy Loudon, and More Present a Sondheim Tribute by Ryan McPhee

The medley at the 1984 Tony Awards offers something familiar, yet something very, very peculiar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Working For The Coronavirus Theatre Club: “It’s a Weird Honour” by Samuel Nicholls

Feeling like his theatre company was picking up speed, Jasper Frost was on cloud nine until the pandemic struck. He talks to Samuel Nicholls about what it’s now like working with the ‘Co…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:37PM

Paul Gordon's Pride and Prejudice Musical to Stream for Free on April 10

Jane Austen's novel takes the stage on Streaming Musicals.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:37PM

WATCH: Melissa Errico in 'Funny, I'm a Woman with Children' for Tonight's #54BelowAtHome at 6:30pm!

Feinstein's/54 Below continues their #54BelowAtHome series tonight with Melissa Errico's 'Funny, I'm a Woman with Children' show!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Chita Rivera Awards to be Postponed Until Later in the Year

Due to the global pandemic, the Chita Rivera Awards, originally scheduled for May 17 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, will be postponed until later in the year, it was ann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

VIDEO: Watch a Grandfather and Granddaughter Hold a Social Distance Dance-Off

WLNY has shared the video of an adorable social distance dance-off between a grandfather and his granddaughter!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present 'Screened' Reading of Eugene O'Neill's THE ROPE

Metropolitan Playhouse will present a 'screened' reading of Eugene O'Neill's 1918 one-act, THE ROPE, via live stream video on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Justin Guarini, Desi Oakley and More to Take Part in Music for Medwish Live-Streamed Event

MedWish International will host Music for Medwish, a LIVE-STREAMED event featuring some of Broadway's top artists performing from their own homes Thursday, April 9 at 8 p.m. (EST), to benefi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Sarah Stiles, Marc Kudisch, Taylor Trensch and More to Star in World Premiere Podcast-Version of BLEEDING LOVE

The Broadway Podcast network has announced that there is musical theater happening right now in New York City. During the lockdown, the World Premiere podcast production of BLEEDING LOVE, d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Coronavirus: What can a Bay Area theater lover watch when there’s no theater? Plenty by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Bay Area stages are dark, but you can catch a wide variety of theater productions via streaming -- here's a rundown.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:30PM

Watch Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, and More in Their Short Film Theater Camp by Dan Meyer

The parody of all things performing arts was written by the pair with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Disney Retains & Furloughs THE LITTLE MERMAID Film Crew

After previously serving a termination notice, Disney has decided to retain and furlough the crew working on its UK production The Little Mermaid. According to Deadline, Disney will utilize…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

The Kennedy Center to furlough administrative staff due to COVID-19 pandemic by Tim Treanor

The Kennedy Center will begin furloughing 60% of its full-time administrative staff on April 6 in response to the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the Center announced yesterday. The cuts…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:14PM

BEETLEJUICE to Host Virtual Cast Album Listening Parties

Beetlejuice will be hosting virtual cast album listening parties on Thursday, April 2 at 8pm and Saturday April 4th at 2pm!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Bobby Jordan: From “Dead End” to Dead End by Trav S.D.

Bobby Jordan (Robert G. Jordan, 1923-1965) was one the key members of the Dead End Kids/ East Side Kids/ Bowery Boys movie franchises. Though the youngest of the bunch, he worked in films ea…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:08PM

Frasier's Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, and More to Reunite on Stars in the House

Find out what else the new streaming series has in store.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:08PM

Mel Shavelson: A Jesting Journeyman by Trav S.D.

It would be too much I think to call Melville “Mel” Shavelson (1917-2007) a comedy auteur, but he was undoubtedly a key player in American comedy film from the ’40s through the ’70s …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:08PM

Upcoming CD Releases for April 2020

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for April, 2020.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Listening Party: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights by Marc J. Franklin

Heights alum and Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez recommends listening to Miranda’s Tony Award–winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Sweet Land — a haunting, unclassifiable LA music performance, now available to stream

A video record remains of director Yuval Sharon’s outdoor production exploring the bleaker side of American history

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:48PM

Livestreaming It Was Always Possible: Centering the Leaders Who Were Here All Along (ASL & Captioned) by Nicole Brewer, Hannah Fenlon, Ann Marie Lonsdale, Abigail Vega

By Nicole Brewer, Hannah Fenlon, Ann Marie Lonsdale, Abigail Vega. Livestreaming the #ArtistResource panel It Was Always Possible: Centering the Leaders Who Were Here All Along (ASL & C…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:39PM

Review: It’s True, It’s True, It’s True, Barbican (via YouTube) by Samuel Nicholls

Originally performed at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and later broadcasted on BBC4, It’s True, It’s True, It’s True is the latest offering from Breach Theatre, a company that Lyn…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:35PM

Broadway Songs to Belt Out in the Shower by Broadway Direct

We all love Broadway, but not everyone has the confidence—or opportunity—to take to the stage. A lack of audience shouldn’t get in the way of stardom. Everyone deserves a chance to fee…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:24PM

David Henry Hwang, Lauren Gunderson, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and More to Judge Teen Plays Against Gun Violence by Olivia Clement

The #Enough contest, open for middle and high school students across the country, is now accepting submissions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

A female Saudi doctor tries to heal divisions in The Perfect Candidate

Haifaa al-Mansour’s charming film dramatises her country’s stuttering steps towards modernity

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1969 masterwork Army of Shadows — where noir meets wartime drama

The French film-maker’s re-released Resistance classic speaks to our world today

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots enter a weird world of isolation in Vivarium

A Twilight Zone scenario of suburban nightmare unfolds in this puzzling sci-fi thriller

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Billy Crystal is a warmly familiar presence in Standing Up, Falling Down

Ben Schwartz co-stars as a failed comedian in this thoroughly indie movie

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Terrence McNally, Writer and Gentleman by American Theatre Editors

The acclaimed dramatist was a generous, kind, humble, and beautiful soul whose youthful excitement for theatre lasted throughout his lengthy career.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM

Hot Clip of the Day: "Fools Fall In Love" this April Fools' Day with Jenn Gambatese's Elvis classic

Celebrate April Fools' Day with this lovely rendition of "Fools Fall In Love" from Broadway's All Shook Up starring Jenn Gambatese.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:13PM

Look Back at Broadway’s Best Musicals of 2010–2019 by Roberto Araujo

In this reminder of how awesome Broadway is, relive the Tony Award-winning Best Musicals in this megamix of highlights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

04/04 & 05 Emily Ellet Children’s Show by Sue Matsuki

Emily Ellet presents a Live Interactive Children’s Show Saturday, April 4 @ 2:00 pm & Sunday, April 5 @ 2:00 pm on ZOOM LIVE Sign up at: emilyellet.com/shows Emily is an extraordinary …

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 12:08PM

Inside The War Room: NY Arts Orgs Deal With Catastrophe by Artsjournal

As the covid-19 disease has escalated, turning New York into a crisis epicenter, the resolve of a multibillion-dollar arts community has intensified to try to temper panic and pool advice. A…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM

Penguin Classics Is Diversifying Its Line Of Classic Books by Artsjournal1

“The imprint at Penguin Random House [is] responsible for publishing some of history’s most canonical authors, from Homer and Marcus Aurelius to James Joyce and George Eliot. Elda Rotor,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:06PM

Sarah Stiles, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Taylor Trensch, More Will Star in World-Premiere Podcast Production of Bleeding Love Musical by Andrew Gans

Created by Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Harris Doran, the musical is aptly set in a world where it's too dangerous to go outside.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Evita musical at The Barbican cancelled due to coronavirus closure

The upcoming summer run of Jamie Lloyd's Evita at The Barbican Centre has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The venue will remain closed until 30 June and the show will not be re…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Terrence McNally, True to Himself From the Start by American Theatre Editors

We owe him a debt for the gay canon he began creating even before Stonewall, but he also carved paths through every form his writing could take.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AM

QuaranToons: Beetlejuice Is Going, 'Namaste, You Freakin' Posers.' by Broadway.com

Broadway.com illustrator Tug Rice has been thinking up what our favorite Broadway characters are doing while theaters are closed and they're at home social distancing. In this installment…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Abby Mueller of Six by Broadway.com

Six star Abby Mueller checks in with Paul Wontorek from her NYC apartment. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Once Upon a Time: Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose Launches Bedtime Stories for the Littles! by Andy Lefkowitz

Anika Noni Rose is ready to help put your kids to bed. The actress, known for her Tony-winning performance in Caroline, or Change, a standout turn in the Dreamgirls movie and voicing Tian…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

One Man, Two Guvnors: Nicholas Hytner on the joy of farcing around by Interview By Chris Wiegand

The National Theatre’s smash-hit comedy starring James Corden will be streamed free worldwide on 2 April. Its director reflects on a runaway success One Man, Two Guvnors is based on Carlo …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM

Edinburgh festival's cancellation will be felt not just around the city but the world by Mark Fisher

The world’s biggest arts festival is loved for its camaraderie and inspiration. This feels like cancelling Christmas – but performers will respond creatively The story used to be about h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM

The page's the thing – take it from Shakespeare's earliest readers by Emma Smith

With theatres closed, now is the time to find pleasure in Shakespeare’s texts. His first fans used them for chat-up lines – and read the plays without the baggage of Bardolatry That Shak…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM

Where Do We Go Next? review – theatrical idealism at a critical time by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineBunker theatre’s six short films should inspire some fruitful reflection by the theatre industry during coronavirus lockdown The six short films comprising Where Do We Go N…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM

Watch this woman dance in the face of catastrophe. You will be inspired. I was. by Fountaintheatre

by Stephen Sachs Last Saturday, I was taking a walk with my wife and son around the Hollywood Reservoir. Daily walks have become our morning routine to break out of our home isolation. We no…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 11:36AM

Review: Take Care, Network Theatre Vault Festival by Sarah Pumphrey

Review: Take Care, Network Theatre Vault Festival4.0Stars‘Take care:’ a quintessentially British phrase, the kind of thing your grandma might say to you or the perfect way, albeit slight…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:33AM

Nathan Lane Pays Tribute After Terrence McNally's Death

Last week, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that legendary playwright, Terrence McNally had passed away. He was 81 years old. Nathan Lane knew McNally for 30 years, and has written a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

How to Bid on STARS IN THE HOUSE Auction Items From Audra McDonald, Laura Benanti, Betty Buckley & More!

The Actors Fund has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

Final 4 Revealed for 2020 Broadway Brackets by Felicia Fitzpatrick

Which musicals will get your vote to move on to the Championship?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Aimie Atkinson Will Perform a Live-Streamed Concert Today, April 1

West End star Aimie Atkinson will perform an exclusive live streamed concert on Wednesday 1st April at 6:30pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Coronavirus: Edinburgh Fringe venues vow to return ‘better than ever’ after 2020 cancellation by Georgia Snow

Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue operators have pledged to return with renewed purpose in 2021 following the news of this year’s cancellation, as

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24AM

Coronavirus: Theatre Royal Stratford East commissions virtual play celebrating key workers by Matthew Hemley

Key workers are being urged to share their stories with Theatre Royal Stratford East as part of a virtual play being created

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24AM

Broadway Enneagram: Based on Your Type, Which Character Are You? by Amy Sapp

Find out if your personality aligns with Alexander Hamilton, Orpheus, or another beloved Broadway leading player.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

The College Showcase Must Go On (Virtually!) - Part 10

We've been compiling videos from college seniors all around the country for our new daily showcase series. Although their performances were cancelled, the show must go on-- virtually!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at the 'Bottle Dance' From FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Relive the Memories with These Past FringeArts Videos by Sabrina Carter

If you’re anything like us, you miss grabbing a drink at La Peg and sliding into a seat in the FringeArts theater. All’s not lost.  Settle in and relive a few FringeArts memories with t…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 11:11AM

Seth Rudetsky Kicks off 'Plays in the House' Today With THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, Starring Cynthia Nixon, Joan Allen, Peter Friedman, and More!

The Actors Fund announced today that SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, will also produce and host Plays in the House as part of its weekly lineup o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Online ‘Plays In The House’ Benefit Reading Series To Launch With Original ‘Heidi Chronicles’ Cast by Greg Evans

The folks behind the daily online show Stars in the House, a series hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley that features stage and screen actors singing and performing live from home to be…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:08AM

Bayreuth Festival 2020 Canceled Due To Coronavirus by Artsjournal1

This summer’s event would have included the premiere of a new Ring cycle staged by Valentin Schwarz with Pietari Inkinen conducting; that production will “probably” be postponed until …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Kennedy Center Defends Its $25 Million Bailout Amid Major Layoffs by Artsjournal1

Facing serious criticism for the furloughs — one congressman introduced a bill to rescind the $25 million, saying “if an organization is receiving assistance from the federal government,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

A Week After Getting A $25 Million Grant, Kennedy Center Lays Off 250 Staffers by Artsjournal1

The five-week furloughs, announced days after all National Symphony musicians were laid off with a week’s notice, cover administrative employees in education, marketing, and development as…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Playwrights Talk About How Their Dystopian Scripts Look Now That We’re Amidst A Plague by Artsjournal1

Alexis Soloski: “You could fill a shelf with plays of the past several decades that have dreamed bleak outcomes for humanity. And then, in a pinch, you could burn that shelf and those play…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Philadelphia Orchestra Gets Pay Cuts But No Job Losses by Artsjournal1

“Players voted last week to approve an across-the-board 20% reduction in compensation starting April 1 and lasting through the middle of September. ​Pay cuts have also been instituted fo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

The Choreography Of Social Distancing by Artsjournal1

“In this time of confinement, we have been given one immeasurable gift — the freedom to go outside. In exchange, we must abide by a simple rule: Stay six feet away from others. As choreo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Attendance At Public Events May Not Recover Post-Pandemic: Study by Artsjournal1

“In a survey of 1,000 consumers in the U.S., 44% of respondents said they would attend fewer large public events, even once they are cleared by the CDC, with 38% saying they’d attend abo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Six-Year-Old Thrown Off Tate Modern Balcony Last Summer Can Sit Up And Speak by Artsjournal1

“The French tourist, who was visiting London with his parents, was pushed from the gallery’s 10th floor viewing platform by a teenager with a history of mental health problems. … The b…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:06AM

Theater Top 5: April 2020 by Kevin Greene

Dreams, deception, dirt, and more this month at theater.

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

The Empty Space: What should have opened this week – These Hills Are Ours by Lyn Gardner

In a new weekly feature, Lyn Gardner will spotlight a show that should have opened this week – but has been forced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

Sorry. April Fools’ Day is postponed, so here are 3 things to do instead.

Look, if The Tony Awards, The Olympics, and Coachella are postponed, then so is April Fools’. Sorry to disappoint, but I don’t think anyone wants to be tricked this year.  We’re just …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Open Air cancels Evita's 2020 return as Barbican extends closure

Don't cry for her, but Evita won't be returning to London this summer after all. We're sending all our love to the cast of #StageFaves affected.

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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William Wolf (1925-2020) by Barry Gordin

Former President of the Drama Desk dies from complications of COVID-19 April 1, 2020: William Wolf, author, critic and educator, who was part of a golden age in magazine journalism, died …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:59AM

Bag&Baggage Productions Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup is the first selected by new artistic director Cassie Greer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:56AM

Temidayo Amay: Being, among other things, a nonbinary actor by Temidayo Amay

Hi, my name is Temidayo Amay. I am an actor, writer, director, producer, and artist all day, every day. I like to cook, and bake. My favorite television shows include Grace and Frankie, Sex …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:54AM

Company Stars Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, and Claybourne Elder Set for Josh Swallows Broadway Live Stream April 1 by Andrew Gans

The cast of the web series Indoor Boys will also reunite for the bi-weekly event on the Broadway Podcast Network, hosted by Josh Lamon's alter ego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Sienna Miller, Debra Monk, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and More Performed 3rd Edition of Viral Monologues: The 24 Hour Plays by Olivia Clement

The monologues, written by Lydia Diamond, David Cross, and others, dropped March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Philip Ridley to premiere The Beast Will Rise a series of online monologues by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Beast Will Rise is Philip Ridley's response to the current crisis. This unique online collection of monologues will be presented weekly from 2 April. This post Philip Rid…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:33AM

Listen to Sutton Foster Sing a Poignant New Song From Georgia Stitt’s A Quiet Revolution by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner performs “Stop” on the new album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

11 Solo Turns on Broadway Everyone Should Know by Marc J. Franklin

Check out these socially distant performances that took the Great White Way by storm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Come From Away's Jim Walton Finds His 6 Degrees of Broadway Separation by Roberto Araujo

How did Walton connect Come From Away to his Broadway debut in Perfectly Frank?

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 Launches Facebook Group 'Sew the Curve Flat' to Pair Volunteer Sewists and Those in Need

The Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 has called for area laborers to volunteer their skills with a new Facebook group, Sew the Curve Flat.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Watch a HEIDI CHRONICLES Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE with Seth Rudetsky- Live at 2pm!

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with the original cast of The Heidi Chronicles: Joan Allen, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Ellen Parker, Joanne Camp, Anne Lange, Drew McVety, and Cynt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Watch Adam Rippon, Annie Murphy and More on First Episode of HUMPDAY WITH HAMPSHIRE- Live at 5pm!

The Actors Fund has teamed up with Emily Hampshire for a new weekly live-streamed talk-show 'Humpday With Hampshire' and has announced the guest stars for the first show of this series. Appe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE GLASS MENAGERIE

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Shouts-Out its Fans in New Video; Tour Stops Cancelled Through May 2020

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles has released a new video thanking their community.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, April 1- with Joe Iconis, David Hyde Pierce and More!

Broadway might be dark this month, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway today, April 1, 2020.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Red, Starring Alfred Molina and Eddie Redmayne, Splashed Onto Broadway in 2010 by Playbill Staff

The Donmar Warehouse production of John Logan's play, about abstract-impressionist painter Mark Rothko, opened on Broadway April 1, 2010.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

FAQ: Everything you need to know about the Pretty Woman musical in London

One of the most iconic rom-coms of all time is now a fully-fledged musical! Here's everything you need to know about Pretty Woman in London's West End.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:10AM

The Cast of THIS IS US Shares Set Secrets & More on STARS IN THE HOUSE

The Actors Fund has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AM

San Francisco Engagement of Hamilton Canceled, Harry Potter and More Impacted Following COVID-19 Restrictions by Ryan McPhee

California has issued a "Shelter in Place" order in an effort to flatten the curve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Theatres should host an NHS celebration after the coronavirus pandemic – your views, April 2 by The Stage

The NHS is at the centre of the crisis we face in the UK and last week the nation applauded its workers.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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10 Things Under $10 that are getting me through this Pandemic by Victoria Cairl

I was always told it’s the little things that make life worth living and I’m telling you during the shelter in place part of our lives, I am finding this to do true. And let’s be hone…

SOURCE: Medium at 09:51AM

NEWS: The Beast Of Blue Yonder cast premiere Philip Ridley monologues online by Press Releases

While The Beast of Blue Yonder, Philip Ridley's new play which was due to premiere this week at Southwark Playhouse, will not be going ahead during the coronavirus crisis, audiences will hav…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:50AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 by Susan Grace

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The Best Man, a Political Drama Wrapped in Star Packaging, Returned to Broadway in 2012 by Harry Haun

James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Candice Bergen, Eric McCormack, and John Larroquette were among the many boldface names on the ticket when the revival opened on Broadway April 1, 2012.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Editor’s View: Do whatever you need to do to survive this crisis by Alistair Smith

Theatre is a sector full of obsessives. For almost everyone working in this business, it is more than a job – it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:15AM

Five Questions with Stella Katz by Christa Skiles

Costume designer urges Thespians to be adventurous The post Five Questions with Stella Katz appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 09:14AM

NEWS: Barbican Centre extends closure until 30 June, Evita transfer cancelled by Press Releases

As the theatre lockdown continues during the coronavirus crisis, the Barbican Centre has announced that its closure will continue until further notice, with all event taking place until 30 J…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:14AM

Edinburgh Festivals Canceled as Coronavirus Effects Stretch Into Summer by Alex Marshall

This August’s Edinburgh International Festival and its Fringe, two of theater and comedy’s most important events, are no more.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:12AM

Mr. Broadway March 2020: Diana's Zach Adkins by JK

This month, we thought we'd highlight a relative newcomer to the theater scene. Including his current role, he's only been in two Broadway shows. But his rise to the male leading role in his…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:12AM

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents Live Conversation With Joel Grey, Steven Skybell, and The Cast Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH

This week, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene brings the stage to global audiences this Thursday with Folksbiene LIVE!, featuring Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish's Joel Grey, Steven Skybell,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

VIDEO: NY Phil's Sumire Kudo and Nathan Vickery Perform Barrière's Sonata No. 10 for Two Cellos

New York Philharmonic musicians won't stop the music. Cellists Sumire Kudo and Nathan Vickery perform the second movement of Barrière's Sonata No. 10 for Two Cellos from miles apart.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Coronavirus: ATG outlines plans for theatre staff during shutdown by Giverny Masso

Ambassador Theatre Group has outlined its plans for the period of theatre closures due to the coronavirus – which will see the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:06AM

Coronavirus: Newcastle Theatre Royal boss postpones retirement to lead venue through outbreak by Matthew Hemley

Newcastle Theatre Royal chief executive Philip Bernays has postponed his planned retirement so he can “lead the organisation through this difficult time”.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:06AM

Coronavirus: Edinburgh Festival Fringe cancelled by Thom Dibdin

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, along with all of the city’s August festivals, will not take place in 2020 because of coronavirus, it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:06AM

Coronavirus: Theatres can claim gift aid on donated ticket costs, government confirms by Georgia Snow

Theatres will be able to claim gift aid when audiences agree to donate the cost of their cancelled tickets rather than request

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:06AM

Coronavirus: New initiative will assemble artists to create micro-operas by Giverny Masso

A new initiative has been set up to assemble teams of artists from across the world to create mini-operas that will be

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:06AM

Catch Lea Salonga Live on Facebook Tomorrow, April 2!

Lea Salonga will be streaming on Facebook Live tomorrow, April 2, at 10am EDT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/1/20 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/1/20. Hartford Stage announces 2020-21 season; Sevenars Concerts announces summer season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 09:01AM

Broadway Catch Up: April 1 - Ben Platt Performs DEAR EVAN HANSEN With the Tour Cast, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

When producers looked beyond the West End during wartime – 81 years ago in The Stage by The Stage

As the Second World War moved into its third week, restrictions on theatres were relaxed, but producers looked to shift their focus

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Natalie Ibu: ‘We should be paying artists now to imagine the new world after coronavirus’ by Natalie Ibu

As theatres stand dark across the UK and creatives find new ways of making work online, artistic director Natalie Ibu questions whether

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

‘This is a real theatre of war’: HENRY V – Cirencester (Online Review) by Louise Penn

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is not a venue I have been to in person, so I am happy to be able to go “once more into the breach” in the ultramodern version of Shakespeare’s Henry V.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch the 'Simcha' Scene From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

A new video has been released of the 'Simcha' scene from the new West End musical, The Prince of Egypt.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56AM

2020 Edinburgh Fringe announcement from Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive by Peter J Snee

In a statement released on the official Edinburgh Fringe Festival website earlier today, Chief Executive, Shona McCarthy made the following

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:34AM

VIDEO: Watch this Adorable SOUND OF MUSIC Stop-Motion Video Featuring Dolls

Quarantine isn't stopping everyone from having fun and creating art! Zoe Paskett of Evening Standard Arts created a fun stop-motion video for So Long, Farewell from The Sound of Music, using…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

Edinburgh's August Festivals Will Not Take Place In 2020

For the first time in over 70 years. Edinburgh Art Festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh International Festival and The Royal Edinburgh Mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

VIDEO: Georgia Stitt Releases New Song 'STOP' Featuring Sutton Foster

Sutton Foster is featured on Georgia Stitt's new song, STOP, which has just been released from her album A Quiet Revolution. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

Send a Message to Elderly Former Entertainment Workers at The Actors Fund Home!

The Actors Fund runs a home for elderly people who are former entertainment workers:, including Broadway stagehands, tap dancers, singers and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05AM

Richard Jordan: Though heartbreaking, cancelling the Edinburgh Fringe is the right decision by Richard Jordan

Today’s cancellation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was not a case of if but when. Though disappointing, this decision was certainly not

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Top 5 West End shows for autumn/winter that you can book for now

The show will go on! West End theatres may be shut for now due to coronavirus, but we are confident that London Theatreland will get back on its feet stronger than ever before! See our pic…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:55AM

Edinburgh Fringe and Festival cancelled over coronavirus by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Fringe chief executive vowed to 'support' those who were set to perform at event 'over coming months'

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:36AM

NEWS: Edinburgh Fringe & International Festival announce ‘heartbreaking’ decision to cancel world’s largest arts festival in 2020. Full quot by Press Releases

For the first time in over 70 years, the five festivals that transform Edinburgh into the world’s leading cultural destination every August are not going ahead this year due to concerns ar…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:33AM

Edinburgh’s August Festivals Will Not Take Place in 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo An announcement has been made that ALL of Edinburgh's August Festivals have been cancelled this year due to the extraordinary series of events worldwide. This post Edinburgh�…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:15AM

Snapshot: Aretha Franklin sings Hoagy Carmichael by Terry Teachout

Aretha Franklin sings “Skylark,” by Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer, on The New Steve Allen Show. This episode was originally taped on May 19, 1964, for syndicated telecast: (This …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Justice Holmes on the death of his wife by Terry Teachout

“Of course I knew I could rely on your sympathy. I am reconciled by the certainty that a continuance of life would have meant only a continuance of pain and suffering of which my wife had …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Hilary Teachout, R.I.P. by Artsjournal1

The “Mrs. T” of this blog suffered throughout our years together from pulmonary hypertension, a rare and devastating illness that gnawed inexorably at her body without touching her soul.…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:48AM

Mercury Theatre Colchester and Weinberger to hold new writing competition by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Mercury Theatre Colchester are to join forces again with Weinberger Publishing to present this year's Mercury Monologues. This post Mercury Theatre Colchester and Weinbe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:20AM

April 2020 Calendar of “Openings”: What’s Streaming on Netflix, National Theatre, Hulu, PBS Great Performances, Amazon Prime, HBO Etc by New York Theater

There are no “openings” on stage likely this month, but there is much to see online for theater lovers and screen enthusiasts alike.  Below is more than just the usual streaming service…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:04AM

Dear West End Producer: ‘What is your advice for grads who have had to postpone their showcases?’ by @westendproducer

What is your advice for drama school grads entering the industry at this time, particularly from the schools which have had to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM

Careers Clinic: How do I apply for non-acting jobs when I have no other experience? by John Byrne

Having spent 10 years as an actor, my main area of ‘between the glamour jobs’ work was doing educational shows in schools.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM

Hartford theaters forge community online with virtual series while performance spaces are dark by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Stage, TheaterWorks and Playhouse on Park each has announced a series of virtual events to engage both employees and patrons while fostering a sense of community and hope for the fu…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BWW 4/1: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs a HAMILTON Living Room Concert, and More!

Yesterday brought us some epic videos, including one of Ben Platt and the tour cast of Dear Evan Hansen performing You Will Be Found! Also, Lin-Manuel Miranda was the guest on our Living Roo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48AM

‘The support we’re hearing & seeing is giving us the energy to carry on’: Mat Burtcher & Andy George on The Vault Festival’s future by Emma Clarendon

Emma Clarendon chatted to The Vault Festival’s Mat Burtcher and Andy George about the early closure of this year’s festival and its future.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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In Our Own Words: Playwright, director, actor and theater advocate Topher Payne by Kathy Janich

Editor’s note: Atlanta’s artists face uncertainty in this age of coronavirus. To... The post In Our Own Words: Playwright, director, actor and theater advocate Topher Payne appeared firs…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:54AM

Yarra Valley Writers Festival to be streamed live this May by Arts Review

Yarra Valley Writers Festival are celebrating authors and their incredible stories in a full day of live streamed talks, conversations and performances on Saturday 9 May 2020. Due to COVID-1…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:38AM

'Cats' delayed due to pandemic by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Stage musical had been scheduled for Fox Theatre next week.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:36AM

Watch The West End Phantom Of The Opera perform virtually alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo It takes a lot to keep the West End's magnificent musicians down and yesterday a technical miracle bought the Phantom Of The Opera Orchestra back together virtually to perfor…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:10AM

From pandemics to puritans: when theatre shut down through history and how it recovered by The Stage

As theatre faces a shutdown unprecedented in modern times, Nick Clark and Nick Smurthwaite talk to historians and delve into the archives

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Evita at the Barbican Theatre cancelled as venue remains closed. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita at the Barbican Theatre has been cancelled. This post Evita at the Barbican Theatre …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:57AM

Your guide to the 2020 Stella Prize by Arts Review

Now in its eighth year, the influential and a much-loved feature of the Australian literary calendar, the Stella Prize has announced the six extraordinary books by Australian women on the 20…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:25AM

David Benedict: For escapism, look to songs – the small but mighty musical art form by David Benedict

Hayley Mills, who starred as the title character of Disney’s 1960 hit film Pollyanna, needn’t worry. While I’m not ready to challenge

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lost Works by Kristin Idaszak, Kristen Osborn

By Kristin Idaszak, Kristen Osborn. Kristin Idaszak and Kristen Osborn invite you to pay tribute to the work you have lost due to the recent theatre closures.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Being Generous With Your Creativity by Joe Patti

Since I have been on the topic of arts and cultural organizations broadly providing content to anyone who happens by virtually, I figured there is space to point to another voice in the conv…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 01:35AM

Free Mental Health Support Videos available for Australian Entertainment Industry by Peter J Snee

Thousands of people from the Australian Entertainment Industry are set to benefit from the free mental health support videos which

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:10AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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MSO presents A Night (in) with the Symphony: Stravinsky Double-Bill by Arts Review

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra invites music lovers to keep the music going this Thursday evening (2 April 2020) at 7.30pm with a special online premiere concert featuring a Stravinsky dou…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:49AM

Daily Workout: A Theatre Lover's Home Workout Options for April 1 by Ruthie Fierberg

Learn combinations to songs from Bring It On and Gigi, live classes from Ailey Extension and Ballet Hispánico, and more

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM

Playbill Viewing: Film Adaptation of Ahrens and Flaherty's Lucky Stiff, Starring Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, and Nikki M. James

The movie version of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's first musical is available to stream on Prime Video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

TV drama poses a £1m question

A new mini-series unpicks the events surrounding a famous 2000s game show scandal — and, as its writer says, reveals much about our idea of ‘reality’ today

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

10 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 1 - See Michael Urie, David Hyde Pierce, Alan Cumming and others

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many Broadway performers are sharing their talents online. Below are performances and interviews with stage stars that yo…

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

12 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 1 - See Michael Urie, David Hyde Pierce, Alan Cumming and others

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many Broadway performers are sharing their talents online. Below are performances and interviews with stage stars that yo…

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

Dance In Times of Isolation: Make Your Own Version of "Rosas danst Rosas" by The Dance Enthusiast

Dance In Times of Isolation: Make Your Own Version of "Rosas danst Rosas"

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