Odds & Ends: George C. Wolfe Tapped to Adapt & Direct Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. George C. Wolfe in Talks to Adapt Toni Morrison Novel With awards season abuzz about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Tony-winning…

Three Days of Rain Review. Not Julia Roberts, but better. by Jonathan Mandell

No the virtual reunion reading of Three Days of Rain doesn’t star Julia Roberts or Bradley Cooper — but that is a good thing.  The two made their Broadway debuts in a 2006 production …

Perth Festival wraps up this weekend

Livestreaming a Conversation: (Re)Imagine Arts Criticism

By . Seattle Rep presents((Re)Imagine Arts Criticism livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 10 June 2021 at 5 p.m.

The 2021 Adelaide Festival celebrates shared experiences, coming together and triumphant live performances by Sean McLoughlin

The 2021 Adelaide Festival curated by Artistic Directors Rachel Healy and Neil Armfieldhas seen an energising and inspiring seventeen day

The National Arts Club to Explore OKLAHOMA! Revival in Upcoming Panel Discussion

Join The National Arts Club and a distinguished panel of theater luminaries to discuss 2019's daring, celebrated, and hotly debated staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved 1943 musical …

Livestreaming a Conversation: (Re)Imagine Parents in Theater

By . Seattle Rep presents (Re)Imagine Parents in Theater livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 20 May 2021 at 5 p.m.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at THE PROM in Japan!

The production began performances at TBS Akasaka ACT Theater on March 10.

THE MIDNIGHT GANG live on stage at the Regent Theatre by Sean McLoughlin

David Walliams‘ bestselling book, THE MIDNIGHT GANG, is brought to life on Melbourne’s Regent Theatre stage in a play by

A Theatrical Anniversary None of Us Wanted by Jan Simpson

, A year ago today, I was gearing up for the intense out-every-night theatergoing of awards season and, as I told my friend David Gordon who has been publishing a chronicle of this past pand…

COME FROM AWAY reopens with its first performance worldwide ahead of Brisbane and Sydney seasons by Sean McLoughlin

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, 2001 their stories moved us all. Award-winning musical COME FROM

Fourth Installment of JULIUS CAESAR Starring Patrick Page Begins Streaming March 15

On March 15th, Shakespeare@ Home will present the fourth and final episode of the free radio play adaptation of Julius Caesar at 7PM EST.

19 weekend culture picks: Liza turns 75, and Lily Tomlin and Nathan Lane help celebrate by Matt Cooper

Your arts watch list: An operatic "Breaking the Waves," Nowruz comedy night, Invertigo Dance Theatre, bluesman Taj Mahal and a celebration of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town."

Stephen Sondheim is Fully Vaccinated! by Matthew Wexler

Sondheim shared the news at the live-streamed 30th anniversary reunion of "Assassins" earlier this week. The post Stephen Sondheim is Fully Vaccinated! appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

Movie Musicals March Madness Results: Sweet Sixteen by Goodspeed Musicals

Live Broadcast on Wednesday, March 24 at 1pm Goodspeed's Musical March Madness is back! This time, we're putting Movie Musicals head to head and YOU decide what the winner is! Everyone's f…

Movie Musicals March Madness Results: Round 2 by Goodspeed Musicals

Live Broadcast on Monday, March 22 at 1pm Goodspeed's Musical March Madness is back! This time, we're putting Movie Musicals head to head and YOU decide what the winner is! Everyone's favo…

Movie Musicals March Madness Results: Championship by Goodspeed Musicals

Live Broadcast on Monday, March 31 at 1pm Goodspeed's Musical March Madness is back! This time, we're putting Movie Musicals head to head and YOU decide what the winner is! Everyone's favo…

Movie Musicals March Madness Results: Final Four by Goodspeed Musicals

Live Broadcast on Sunday, March 28 at 1pm Goodspeed's Musical March Madness is back! This time, we're putting Movie Musicals head to head and YOU decide what the winner is! Everyone's favo…

Lanise Antoine Shelley is opening up the House by Kerry Reid

The new artistic director wants to take 'amazing feats of storytelling' into more diverse realms; Rick Bayless wants to give more money to local theaters. The st…

VIGIL Screening and Conversation by Lincoln Center

On the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death, singer and creator Davóne Tines’s presents a virtual screening of VIGIL, a work of art and a call to action dedicated to her memory, follow…

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Eyes July Return to the West End

The Prince of Egypt, the new musical based on the hit animated film of the same name, is currently plotting its return to the West End.

West End MAMMA MIA! Aims for September 2021 Return; Outdoor Production to Play Harewood House This August

The West End production of the worldwide smash musical Mamma Mia! is currently aiming for a September return to the stage!

Theater Review: UNRAVELLED (Global Brain Health Institute / UC San Francisco / Trinity College Dublin) by Dale Reynolds

BOLÉRO: BEAUTIFUL SYMPTOM OF A TERRIBLE DISEASE FOR BOTH PAINTER AND COMPOSER Based on true events and incorporating research and interviews conducted by playwright Jake Broder as a Hellman…

TV Review: AUDRA MCDONALD (Late Night with Seth Myers) by Tony Frankel

Hey, folks, last night on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Audra McDonald discussed a year without Broadway, raved about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shared her experience meeting…

Working in L.A. theater when the pandemic began? We want to hear from you by L.a. Times Staff

As the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic arrives, we want to hear from Angelenos in the theater industry about what life has been like since.

She was hired to play at the Grammys with Lizzo. Then everything changed by Jessica Gelt

She performed with Lizzo and Titus Burgess and got hired for a Broadway musical, but then came COVID-19. Kyra Sims joins classical musicians from both coasts sharing their stories of struggl…

There are tough choices facing cash-strapped musicians. An L.A. gig artist explains by Jessica Gelt

Corinne Olsen, a gig artist who's part of L.A.'s so-called Freeway Philharmonic, talks about the tough choices facing cash-strapped musicians. She's one of 11 voices from both coasts sharing…

How Broadway's delayed reopening affects classical musicians like her by Jessica Gelt

Violinist Melissa Tong landed her dream job playing a Broadway musical when the pandemic became the ultimate showstopper. She's one of 11 classical musicians from both coasts sharing their s…

TRU (THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED) MARCH PANEL VIA ZOOM by Robert Shuman

(via Michelle Tabnick) TRU (THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED) MARCH PANEL VIA ZOOM THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED   RETHINKING MARKETING STRATEGIES TO REACH THE WIDER VIRTUAL AUDIENCE THURSDAY, MAR…

Patti LuPone, Erinn Hayes to Star in HBO Max Comedy Pilot ‘OK Boomer’ by Joseph Otterson

Patti LuPone and Erinn Hayes have signed on to star in the HBO Max comedy pilot “OK Boomer,” Variety has learned. In the show, a self-centered boomer (LuPone) shows up at her estranged …

Netflix Is Testing Log-In Warnings to Curb Unauthorized Password Sharing by Todd Spangler

Netflix may be finally getting serious about cracking down on password sharing. The streaming giant in the past week launched a new test that displays a warning to some users that says, “I…

UK Theatre’s Darkest Year by Artsjournal

Ridiculous as it might seem now, eight to 10 weeks was initially discussed as a likely closure period. The more pessimistic were talking about the summer of 2020. – The Stage

It’s not you…It’s me. by Jbr

Hey J, What does it mean when an agent says I don’t fit their book? Jade. Hiya Jade, Well, to

In the News: Barbra Streisand and Idina Menzel to Present Hamlisch Composition Awards, New Playwriting Program From Page 73 by Talaura Harms

Plus: Watch the trailer for upcoming HBO documentary Tina, featuring Katori Hall, Angela Bassett, and Tina Turner herself.

Emily Skinner Reflects on Her Career, Talks About Her Love for Theatre, and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

From March 11, 2021. Richard Ridge chats with the always wonderful Emily Skinner, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, March 14 (3pm and 8pm). Want mor…

Patti LuPone Will Star in Comedy OK Boomer for HBO Max by Andrew Gans

Erinn Hayes will join the two-time Tony winner in the pilot penned by Todd Linden.

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre’s New Artistic Director Margo Hall Is Ready to Lead by Dan Meyer

An exclusive interview highlighting her career path, advice for young directors, and the future of Black theatre.

After a year of pandemic life, how do we measure the distance between then and now? by Anndee Hochman

How have we weathered the last year? Let us count the ways. Births. Zooms. Funerals. The hugs we missed. Anndee Hochman is still realizing that anything can happen.

Experience the artistry of Paris Opera Ballet in "Swan Lake" | Streaming Mar 11-24 by Joycetheater

Originally choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev for Paris Opera Ballet in 1984, this irrefutably “Freudian” version of Swan Lake became an instant classic and crown jewel of the esteemed comp…

Looking Back to Brigadoon by Sandi Durell

By Marcina Zaccaria . . . Invitations to theaters are trickling in, however, this week, I played it safe and tuned in to Broadway HD to watch the MGM classic, Brigadoon. With Music by Fred…

On toxic artistic leadership (part one): When workers unite in protest by Andrew Walker White

News of Ethan McSweeny’s departure as artistic director of the American Shakespeare Center has prompted a variety of responses—and the mainstream theater critics seem divided on how to h…

Duchess! Duchess! Duchess! review – Meghan inspires explosive drama by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineIn Steppenwolf theatre company’s creepy satire on palace life, two women have an intense teatime meeting It is tempting to assume that an American drama about black women c…

3x2ST: A Conversation with Bess Wohl & Leigh Silverman by Second Stage Theater

2STREAM: 3x2ST "Grand Horizons" Playwright & Tony nominee Bess Wohl and Director Leigh Silverman join Second Stage Executive Director Khady Kamara for a conversation about their experiences…

Women's History Month! Celebrating 2000's Fave Songs of the Decade By Broadway's Extraordinary Ladies

Here at BroadwayBox, we are thrilled to celebrate the dynamic, exceptional and talented women who have graced the stages on Broadway. Next up in this series is the 2000's!

Hindu Supremacists Force Shutdown Of Indian Theatre Festival by Artsjournal1

“The annual theatre festival organised by the Indian People’s Theatre Association in the small town of Chhatarpur became the object of abuse and violent threats by Bajrang Dal, a hardlin…

Community Voices: Comedy Edition E6: Comedic Props by The Old Globe

On this episode host Katie H. will chat with Globe Property Manager David Buess about the use of comedic props in different plays at The Old Globe. Participants will gain inspiration for de…

A Dream Realized: On This Day In Black Theatre History A Raisin In the Sun Debuts on Broadway by Tremaine A. Price

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the Broadway debut of Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin In the Sun. It was on this date that history was made as Hansberry was the first Afric…

'Stories of Resistance' at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis tells story of resilience by Jenna Jones | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Stories of Resistance" seeks to connect St. Louis to the rest of the world.

MEGILLAH CYCLE by Itzik Manger

A new dramatization of Itzik Manger’s famous MEGILLAH CYCLE, directed by and featuring Mike Burstyn with Shane Baker; Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman of YidLife Crisis; Avi Hoffman; Daniel Ka…

We Are All Theatre Ghosts Now, But Poised to Return by American Theatre Editors

It's not just the workers who need the stage to come back---all of us crave the communion only the theatre can provide.

Where the Year Went: A Look Back, and Forward by American Theatre Editors

We asked dozens of theatre folks about an alternately disorienting and clarifying 12 months of closure.

If You Build It, They Will (Eventually) Come by American Theatre Editors

Pandemic closures have provided an unexpected opportunity for some theatres to expand and improve their facilities.

Woolly Mammoth and American Conservatory Theater Join Forces for Film of Heather Christian's Animal Wisdom by Andrew Gans

Currently filming in Washington, D.C., the production will stream in late spring.

WHEN EUROPE’S THEATERS REOPEN, WILL FANS RETURN? by Robert Shuman

(Thomas Rogers’s article appeared in The New York Times, 3/5; via Pam Green; Photo: La Scala in Milan in July  2020. Credit…Antonio Calanni/Associated Press.) People from across the con…

Review: ‘Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!’ by Steppenwolf Theatre seems to travel inside Meghan’s head as she makes a fateful decision by Chris Jones

The video play by Vivian J.O. Barnes streaming as part of Steppenwolf NOW proves to be well-timed to current events with the British royals.

Lincoln Center Theater to Stream Recordings of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Wolves & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Theater enthusiasts know that the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center houses a treasure trove of recordings of Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theater produ…

Artist Relief Efforts Tackle Immediate Needs, Struggle With Systems by Amelia Merrill

One year into the pandemic, artists and leadership find ways to collaborate---and clash---on the best ways to support their communities.

Magic To Do: Performing in a Pandemic by American Theatre Editors

Remembering a middle school production of 'Pippin' that got in just under the wire last March.

‘AntigoneNOW’: Mourning and Connection Across 4 Time Zones by American Theatre Editors

How the pandemic-adjusted film resonated with, and deepened the meaning of, Sophocles's iconic tragedy.

CMU streams 6 plays starting this week by Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Video on Demand Preview: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Virtual “Irish Poetry Slam” (Wednesday March 17, 2021) by David Roberts

David Staller, Artistic Director of Gingold Theatrical Group today announced that in lieu of the 2021 Golden Shamrock Gala, GTG would celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an IRISH POETRY SLAM,…

Hear Steven Banks on classical sax in exceptional free virtual concert by David Rohde

Every musical theater actor in town is familiar with the sight of some of the pit musicians lugging multiple instruments into the theater. Especially if the “pit” isn’t really a pit bu…

BAM’s 2021 Season Will Be Outdoors and Online by Matt Stevens

The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s programming will feature intimate concerts, dancers on ice skates and a play presented in the Botanic Garden.

A ‘[heiroglyph]’ From Another Time of Trauma by American Theatre Editors

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre and San Francisco Playhouse come together for a filmed co-production of Erika Dickerson-Despenza's autobiographical play.

Host an Exclusive Theatrical Digital Event With Playbill Private Experiences by Dan Meyer

Perfect for team building, family gatherings, or any special occasion.

Dori Berinstein and Sammi Cannold at Work on Theatre Reopening Documentary, Featuring South Korea’s Phantom and More by Ryan McPhee

Cannold traveled to Seoul and London to examine theatre’s resilience and survival as two Andrew Lloyd Webber productions weathered the coronavirus shutdown.

BAM’s 2021 Season Will Include What to Send Up When It Goes Down by Dan Meyer

The Brooklyn company will stage an outdoor production of Aleshea Harris’s play.

Paule Constable wins Best Lighting Design for The Ocean at the End of the Lane | Olivier Awards 2020 by Official London Theatre

Paule Constable wins White Light Best Lighting Design for The Ocean at the End of the Lane at Olivier Awards 2020. #OlivierAwards​ #LondonTheatre Official London Theatre is the number one…

Vanya and Sonia, The Wolves, and More to Stream for Free Starting Next Week

The Lincoln Center productions will be seen on Broadway On Demand.

British theatre urged to 'completely rebuild' to improve diversity by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Actor behind Blackstage UK web series says pandemic offers opportunity to address structural racism in arts British theatre needs to be “completely rebuilt” in the wake of Covid-19 to ma…

Movie Musicals March Madness Results: Round 1 (Part B) by Goodspeed Musicals

Live Broadcast on Wednesday, March 19 at 1pm Goodspeed's Musical March Madness is back! This time, we're putting Movie Musicals head to head and YOU decide what the winner is! Everyone's f…

Movie Musicals March Madness Results: Round 1 (Part A) by Goodspeed Musicals

Live Broadcast on Wednesday, March 17 at 1pm Goodspeed's Musical March Madness is back! This time, we're putting Movie Musicals head to head and YOU decide what the winner is! Everyone's f…

In the Green Room - Passing Through Cast by Goodspeed Musicals

Movie Musicals March Madness Results - Elite Eight by Goodspeed Musicals

Vicki and Carl Zeiger Virtual Insights Seminar: Grantham Coleman by The Old Globe

Grantham Coleman, the star of Hamlet: On the Radio, joins The Old Globe's Vicki and Carl Zeiger Virtual Insights Seminars! This beloved program provides you with an opportunity to closely …

Protesters Occupy French Theaters, Demanding Reopening by Laura Cappelle and Alex Marshall

The pandemic is still raging, but arts workers in France want to know when cultural life can restart.

‘The Show Must Go On’ Documentary Chronicles Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Fight for Theater During Lockdown by Brent Lang

Last year, after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Broadway and the West End indefinitely, Andrew Lloyd Webber was desperate to find a way to safely reopen theaters. The composer of some of t…

Watch Now: The Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Sings “As Long As There is Love” by Broadway Direct

As long as there is love, as long as there is family, Mrs. Doubtfire will be there. It’s been such a long time poppets, but we can’t wait to see you on Broadway one day. This video is d…

NEWS: Theatres Trust supports 40 more UK theatres in final round of reopening fund grants by Press Releases

The Theatres Trust has awarded a further £155,265 of grants to help theatres with costs of Covid-secure reopening, including changes to the building to reduce congestion, improvements to ve…

#JohnLloydYoung Lessons Learned Interview Excerpt #Shorts #JerseyBoys by Call Me Adam

What do Patti LuPone & Clint Eastwood have in common with "Jersey Boys" star John Lloyd Young? They both have taught him life lessons. In the second part of my interview with the Tony & Gr…

Watch Now: Audra McDonald Talks a Year Without Broadway on Late Night by Broadway Direct

Audra McDonald discusses a year without Broadway, gushes about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shares her experience meeting Aretha Franklin. The post Watch Now: Audra McDonald T…

Past Lincoln Center Productions of The Wolves, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, More to Stream by Andrew Gans

The archival recordings were originally produced for promotional purposes and will now be shown in their entirety.

Past Lincoln Center Theater Productions of The Wolves, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, More to Stream by Andrew Gans

The archival recordings were originally produced for promotional purposes and will now be shown in their entirety.

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Play Martha Graham in The First Lady by Dan Meyer

Broadway alum Ben Cook has also joined the cast of Showtime's anthology series.

Audra McDonald on The Good Fight, Meeting Aretha Franklin & the Xanax Effect of Carol Channing by Lindsey Sullivan

Audra McDonald discussed a year without Broadway, raved about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight ("It's like theater summer camp!") and her experience meeting Aretha Franklin during he…

Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Spring Season by Amelia Merrill

The season will feature virtual staged readings of multiple new works in development.

Audra McDonald Discusses the Calming Effect of Carol Channing on Late Night With Seth Meyers by Talaura Harms

The six-time Tony Award winner is a current nominee for her role in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.

Review: Letter to My Father at M-34 by Dylan Hoffman

Franz Kafka is trapped in an endless argument with the man who inspired all the inscrutable tyrants who populate his writing: Franz's own father. Dylan Hoffman reviews. The post Review: Lett…

As $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Passes, the Call for Arts Representation in Biden Cabinet Continues by Ryan McPhee

The president is expected to sign the American Rescue Plan March 12, bringing $75 million in supplemental funding to the NEA and additional relief for shuttered venues.

THE MEGILLAH and Mike Burstyn

Interview with Mike Burstyn, discussing the recently released stream of MEGILLAH CYCLE, which premiered February 21. Burstyn directed MEGILLAH CYCLE and performed three of its roles.

Broadway Businesses Seek New York State “Revive & Rebuild” Economic Relief Plan by Greg Evans

A coalition of New York arts businesses and organizations, including Tony Awards co-presenter the American Theatre Wing, is calling on New York state legislators for economic relief and supp…

Jessie Matthews: The Dancing Divinity by Trav S.D.

Jessie Matthews (1907-1981) was a major British stage and screen star of the 20th century, who also worked in the States. Raised in poor circumstances, Matthews made her professional debut a…

Checking In With… 2020 Slave Play Tony Nominee Chalia La Tour by Andrew Gans

"The issues raised in the last year are not new, and there are already generations of BIPOC leaders ready to bring the type of work that has the fullness of humanity included."

My Perspective (!) on the Actors Equity Protocols for Opening Theaters for Producers.

Yesterday, Broadway’s investigative journalist, Phillip Boroff (formerly of Bloomberg News and now of his own Broadway Journal) released a blog about the hot-off-the-presses protocols for …

‘From sobering to hilarious’: Letters Live – International Women’s Day (Online review) by John Chapman

Following the release of two compilation “best of” videos earlier in the year, the Letters Live project returns for another outing in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Watch: Hearts to Half by Justin 'Squigs' Robertson, Acknowledges a Year of the Broadway Shutdown by Roberto Araujo

With music by Arri Lawton Simon, the video is presented by the Broadway Podcast Network.

Joshua Henry Releases Music Video for 'Guarantee'

The EP’s lead single “Hold Me” explores the balance of the relentless pursuit of a dream while needing to ask for love and support. The track pairs Henry’s regal falsetto with a ripp…

TheaterMania Launches Live Stream and Video-on-Demand Platform

TheaterMania Streaming is currently available now, with a host of titles in the catalog.

Michelle Williams in Talks to Join Semi-Autobiographical Film From Steven Spielberg

In 2019, Williams starred opposite Sam Rockwell in Fosse/Verdon, an FX miniseries based on the relationship between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon

Kinky Boots, War Horse, 42nd Street, More to Screen From the Comfort of Home by Dan Meyer

Virtual Event Cinema will mimic going to the movies with a specific schedule for viewing.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for TINA on HBO

The documentary debuts SATURDAY, MARCH 27 (8:00 PM- 10:00 PM ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 11- with Emily Skinner, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More!

Today (March 11) in live streaming: Emily Skinner visits Backstage Live, Brandon Victor Dixon joins Black Broadway Men, and more!

KINKY BOOTS, WAR HORSE, 42ND STREET, and More to Stream as Part of Virtual Event Cinema

Cinemas across the country will offer virtual events where musicals, exhibitions, and more will be streamed beginning March 17. BY Experience has announced the Virtual Event Cinema initiat…

Jacob’s Pillow to Return, Outdoors Only by Peter Libbey

The dance center in western Massachusetts will stage its summer festival from June 30 to Aug. 29.

WATCH: Laura Osnes Sings "When I See You Again" in New Music Video by Logan Culwell-Block

Written for Broadway Records' benefit album Artists in Residence, the new song features words and music by Violet Hour and Central Park songwriters Eric Price and Will Reynolds.

Charlotte St. Martin on Return of Broadway- 'Longer-Running Shows May Be First to Come Back'

It's been just about a year without Broadway, and while hope seems to be on the horizon, theatre fans and industry professionals alike are asking the same question- when will it return?

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reflects on a Year Without Broadway on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

Audra McDonald discusses a year without Broadway, gushes about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shares her experience meeting Aretha Franklin.

Performer Stuff Presents “In the Holding Room” Industry Podcast Episode 5 by Performerstuff

Leslie Kritzer, Ben Cook Join THE FIRST LADY on Showtime

Also joining the cast is Aya Cash, Jake Picking, Cayden Boyd, Marc Hills, Thomas E. Sullivan) and Patrice Johnson Chevannes.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, March 11, 2021 by Susan Grace

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The Shed Will Launch Indoor Performance Series An Audience With… in April by Andrew Gans

The series at the New York City venue will feature Renée Fleming, Kelsey Lu, Michelle Wolf, and more.

Touring Broadway Shows Are Gearing Up To Restart In The Fall by Artsjournal1

“Subscription packages for some of Broadway’s biggest hits are being sold at a handful of the nation’s performing arts centers, while a host of others have booked dates and plan to [st…

West End Celebration at London's Palace Theatre Sets New Dates by Dan Meyer

The show will feature Layton Williams, Alice Fearn, Rachel John, and more.

Columbus Zoo Announces Passing of Unga, A Bonobo Whose Story Is Featured in Come From Away

Unga was one of two rare bonobos that were stranded in Gander, Newfoundland.

10 Shows to Watch, Including WOS Awards, Young Vic's Cat, Matthew Bourne's Car Man

Hershey Felder's Puccini and Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain, starring Patricia Clarkson and John Slattery, are also streaming.

New Full Time Theater Jobs This Week on BWW - 3/11/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/11/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

When Broadway will reopen and what shows you can see first by Lauren Steussy

 "If the theaters aren't at least 75 percent full, the shows won't last. They'll have to close."

‘You’re left with lots to think about’: BIRDS & BEES – Theatre Centre (Online review) by Ian Foster

Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees captures teenage awkwardness perfectly, in the shadow of a school sexting scandal.

Steppenwolf Debuts Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!, New Play Inspired by Meghan Markle and Royal Family

Vivian J.O. Barnes's two-hander is directed by Weyni Mengesha.

AMAS Heart to Heart Celebration by Sandi Durell

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Director), will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary with Amas- – You Love!: A Heart to Heart Virtual Celebration on Monday May 10, 2021. Tony Winn…

As shows like ‘Come From Away’ and ‘Hamilton’ play to full houses in Australia, the rest of the theatre world watches and waits by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Some of the world’s most successful musicals are hitting Australian stages thanks to that country’s COVID-19 measures. In Toronto, where theatres are still closed, arts organizations are…

Carol Channing Is Audra McDonald’s Xanax by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Audra McDonald discusses a year without Broadway, gushes about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shares her experience meeting Aretha Franklin. Late Night with Seth Meyers. Strea…

Drone Video of Bowling Alley Wins Praise From Hollywood by Mike Ives

A drone video shot in a Minneapolis bowling alley was hailed as an instant classic. One Hollywood veteran said it “adds to the language and vocabulary of cinema.”

At This Theatre: The Ethel Barrymore by JK

Having been a legit theater for just over 92 years, it should not be a surprise that during its history the Ethel Barrymore Theatre has had some notorious tenants on its stage. Among them, t…

Riders of the Purple Sage by Sandi Durell

The Actors Fund announces that Quantum Leap Productions will present “Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera,” premiering on March 25 and continuing thru April 11th…

‘For women, it’s behind enemy lines!’ Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe on their parenting podcast by Stuart Heritage

It began as a way to moan about the pandemic – or avoid childcare. Now Lockdown Parenting Hell is downloaded 2m times a month. The comedians chat fatherhood, burnout – and dreaming of th…

Broadway shows plan to get back on the road this fall by Peggy McGlone

Performing arts centers are already selling Broadway tour subscriptions, some starting as soon as September.

Benedict Cumberbatch: My Turning Point | Theatre Artists Fund by Official London Theatre

Benedict Cumberbatch shares his turning point story. On March 16 2020 Theatres were first into lockdown & will be the last to reopen. Thousands cannot do the jobs they have trained to do and…

NEWS: Opening dates confirmed for West End’s Frozen by Press Releases

The West End production of Disney’s Frozen will open for previews at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 27 August 2021, with a press night on 8 September.

Broadway organizers stitch together a relief proposal. They hope it holds. by Caitlin Huston

A group of Broadway businesses and arts organizations have banded together to ensure the theater ecosystem makes it through the shutdown. The current aim of the group is a state proposal for…

Remembering Bob Avian | Book It with CA by Cunytv75

Only a few days before his passing, Carol Anne Riddell had the privilege of speaking with legendary choreographer Bob Avian about his memoir Dancing Man, co-written with author Tom Santopie…

Movie theater chain AMC: 'We have reason to be optimistic' despite $4.6 billion pandemic loss by Usa Today, Nathan Bomey, Usa Today

AMC Entertainment lost nearly $4.6 billion in 2020 in a crushing year that immersed the nation's largest movie chain in an existential crisis.      

Everything That’s Reopening Following COVID-Induced Closures by Maane Khatchatourian

As coronavirus cases continue to decline across the U.S. and President Joe Biden vows that the nation is on track to have enough vaccine supply “for every adult in America by the end of Ma…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 11, 2021 by James Marino

Sondheim is vaccinated so we can all breathe easy. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is ap…

Before Lockdown, This Super Fan Went to 105 Shows in One Season by Michael Paulson

What has this year been like for the most voracious of culture vultures? A super fan in Chicago lets us into his life without the arts.

The Night New York's Theaters, Museums and Concert Halls Shut Down by Michael Paulson, Julia Jacobs and Jason Farago

Chocolate fountains, Debbie Harry and an artist’s swan song cut short. We gathered scenes from the New York City cultural landscape in the last moments before lockdown.

Jennifer Daminao and Andy Mientus to Lead Benefit Reading of BECKY SHAW

Becky Shaw is a searing comedy that exposes the dark side of love in a myriad of ways. When an evening calculated to bring happiness takes a dark turn, crisis and comedy ensue in this wicked…

Wake Up With BWW 3/11: ROCK OF AGES Reunion Concert Announced, and More!

Today's top stories: Rock of Ages reunion concert announced, Sara Bareilles delivers Waitress 'turn off your phone' message in Japanese, and more!

Death Drop to reopen at London’s Garrick Theatre this May!

Death Drop is back to slay another day! The smash-hit sensation is set to sashay back to the West End’s Garrick Theatre from 19 May. The murder mystery play will be one of the first shows…

Dench, Smith, McKellen, Jacobi: On a Vanishing Era of Theater Greats by Matt Wolf

With British venues closed and years advancing, there’s even less time to see some of the finest actors in their 80s onstage.

NEWS: A socially distanced Les Misérables – The Staged Concert returns to the West End from 20 May 2021 by Press Releases

Performances of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert will resume performances at the the Sondheim Theatre on 20 May 2021, booking to 5 September 2021. Patrons whose bookings were affected …

March 11: The anniversary of Broadway’s shutdown by Mark Shenton

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Adam's Call: Tonya Pinkins' Red Pill Movie: THE HORROR FILM TO SEE, Pan African Film + Arts Festival by Adam Rothenberg

After jumping out of my seat four times & having nightmares that night, Tonya Pinkins feature film Red Pill is THE HORROR FILM TO SEE! Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award Winning actress whose…

5 Ways to See Outdoor Performances in NYC This Spring - Find out where alfresco culture is happening this season

Find out where alfresco culture is happening this season---If you're not ready to head back indoors to see in-person performances, how about catching a show outside in the open air? (Still m…

IMPRESSIONS: ARTS ALIVE at Arts On Site, Featuring Peter Farrow’s “Nearly” and Annie Rigney’s “Galithea” by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: ARTS ALIVE at Arts On Site, Featuring Peter Farrow’s “Nearly” and Annie Rigney’s “Galithea,” "This series was for many the first live show in months, and it conj…

Lift Your Spirits With 40 Songs of Hope From Broadway and Beyond by Playbill Staff

As New York moves toward the end of the pandemic, we are looking ahead with these inspiring showtunes from A Chorus Line, Wicked, and more.

Patricia Clarkson, John Slattery, Bradley Whitford Reunite for Three Days of Rain March 11 by Dan Meyer

Manhattan Theatre Club presents a virtual reading.

Open Jar Studios Premieres New Documentary The Show Must Go On by Roberto Araujo

The short documentary will stream on March 13 at 8PM on Playbill to commemorate one year since the Broadway shutdown.

Listen to Where Is Nina Mae? From Classical Theatre of Harlem's ICONS Series by Felicia Fitzpatrick

In honor of Women's History Month, five audio plays highlighting Black women from the Harlem Renaissance will release on Playbill.