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Friday, August 21, 2020

The 2020 Tony Awards to Be Held Digitally This Fall by Ryan McPhee

The 74th annual ceremony, originally scheduled for June 7, was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

New Digital Play to Depict Ill-Fated Apollo 13 Mission by Ryan McPhee

Original Theatre Company’s production of Apollo 13: The Dark Side of the Moon will stream beginning October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 21–23 by Ryan McPhee

Watch a starry cast assemble for Judgment Day—or become the jury in a virtual play, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:30AM
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Final Installment of Richard Nelson’s ‘Pandemic Trilogy’ to Stream September 10 by Ryan McPhee

The Apple family reunites via Zoom for Incidental Moments of the Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

J'Nai Bridges, Harolyn Blackwell, and More Opera Stars to Pay Tribute to Jessye Norman by Ryan McPhee

The event, presented by Black Opera Productions, will stream September 15—what would have been the late soprano's 75th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Colton Ryan and Nik Dodani Join Dear Evan Hansen Movie by Ryan McPhee

The two will play Connor Murphy and Jared Kleinman, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

As Indoor Theatre Remains a No-Go, Barrington Stage Company Rethinks Fall Slate of Concerts, Readings, More by Ryan McPhee

Some shows will move to the theatre's outdoor space; some will go online; some will happen next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

WATCH: Misty Copeland and Billy Porter Spearhead Black Theatre United and Fair Count’s New Census Completion Campaign by Ryan McPhee

The only1ofme video series features Black artists using demographic language from the census to position themselves as individuals and members of the community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Chicago’s Goodman Theatre Plans Premiere of Fannie Lou Hamer Play by Cheryl L. West, Sean Hayes as Oscar Levant, More in 2021 Return by Ryan McPhee

The new season will also include the new musical adaptation of The Outsiders, which was originally supposed to premiere earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Upcoming Cinderella Movie, Featuring Billy Porter and Idina Menzel, Resumes Production in the U.K. by Ryan McPhee

The cast also includes Camila Cabello in the title role, plus Pierce Brosnan, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Maddie Baillio, and John Mulaney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM
Monday, August 17, 2020

Dear Evan Hansen Movie Casts Amandla Stenberg as Alana by Ryan McPhee

Stephen Chbosky will direct the film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical, with original book writer Steven Levenson penning the screenplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Classic Arts Catch-Up: Watch David Lang's In Nature, New Fellowships at Los Angeles Philharmonic, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus: Battery Dance has begun its 39th annual festival with global performances streaming through August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Classic Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts Featuring Kathleen Battle, Renata Scotto, Luciano Pavarotti, More Head Online This Week by Ryan McPhee

Seven more opera titles will be available for free in Week 23 of the Nightly Met Streams series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

The Playbill Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 17-21 by Ryan McPhee

Stage stars unite to amplify up-and-comers, Newsies heads to Playbill, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Friday, August 14, 2020

As U.K. Aims to Resume Indoor Performances, National Theatre Announces 1st In-Person Production Since Pandemic Shutdown by Ryan McPhee

Indoor performances that adhere to proper social distance protocols will be permitted in the U.K. beginning August 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 14–16 by Ryan McPhee

Catch a live concert from Christopher Jackson, a starry (and woodsy) virtual gala, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Despite Reducing Capacity, the Country's First Equity-Approved, Post-COVID Theatre Productions Move Forward by Ryan McPhee

A new Massachusetts mandate has capped outdoor mass gatherings at 50 instead of 100, affecting current productions of Harry Clarke and Godspell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Despite Reducing Capacity, the Country's First Equity-Approved, COVID-Era Theatre Productions Move Forward by Ryan McPhee

A new Massachusetts mandate has capped outdoor mass gatherings at 50 instead of 100, affecting current productions of Harry Clarke and Godspell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Lays Plans for Next In-Person Season, Beginning in March 2021 by Ryan McPhee

The lineup includes a Hershey Felder solo show, August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean, and Ragtime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

New York City Opera Aims to Premiere New Ricky Ian Gordon Work and The Central Park Five Concert in 2021 by Ryan McPhee

Gordon and librettist Michael Korie's The Garden of the Finzi-Continis will be a co-production with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Patti LuPone, Jason Alexander, Santino Fontana, Michael McKean, More Join Virtual Benefit Reading of Judgment Day by Ryan McPhee

The presentation, premiering August 22, will support Barrington Stage Company and The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Broadway’s Diana Musical to Be Filmed for Netflix Release by Ryan McPhee

The musical had begun previews March 2, about a week before the Broadway shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

La MaMa’s New ‘Breaking It Open’ Season Offers Hybrid Residencies to Philip Glass, Shauna Davis, More by Ryan McPhee

The 2020–2021 season will explore how new works are created, performed, and experienced during a pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Audra McDonald, Rachel Brosnahan, More Bring Covenant House’s Stage and Screen Sleep Out Online by Ryan McPhee

The virtual event, aimed at supporting young people facing homelessness, will also feature upcoming West Side Story stars Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM
Monday, August 10, 2020

Metropolitan Opera's La Bohème, Carmen, More to Stream This Week by Ryan McPhee

The audience favorites and more comprise Week 22 of the Nightly Met Streams series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

The Playbill Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 10-14 by Ryan McPhee

Catch a starry song cycle, a Lynn Nottage reading, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Friday, August 7, 2020

The Playbill Weekend Guide: What to Watch August 7-9 by Ryan McPhee

Catch streaming performances of Fela!, Dutchman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM
Thursday, August 6, 2020

Tony Winner Brent Carver Dies at 68 by Ryan McPhee

The performer is remembered for starring roles in Broadway’s Kiss of the Spider Woman and Parade.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

In the News: Marsha Mason and Brian Cox in Dear Liar, a Nick Cordero Tribute From the Cast of Brooklynite, More by Ryan McPhee

Also: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival prepares to take its 2020 reading series online with three upcoming streaming titles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Stars of Cult Favorite Center Stage Set for Live Stream Reunion by Ryan McPhee

The 20th anniversary event will support American Ballet Theatre's Crisis Relief Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM
Tuesday, August 4, 2020

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre