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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Newly Formed Black Theatre Coalition Aims to Increase Opportunities for Black People in the Field by 500 Percent by Ryan McPhee

The collective is co-founded by T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reggie Van Lee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Pulitzer Winners Michael R. Jackson and Martyna Majok, More Named Williamstown Theatre Festival’s 2020 Artists-in-Residence by Ryan McPhee

The program will offer the writers and directors physical and mental space to create at the Massachusetts venue (under proper health protocols).

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Inside the New Tool That Maps the Expansive, Evolving Broadway Ecosystem by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway Community Project, from Playbill, Situation Interactive, and two industry veterans, aims to put faces and names to all roles across the theatre landscape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

U.K.’s Sleepless in Seattle Musical Moves Forward With Fall Opening With Rapid COVID Testing, Announces Additional Cast by Ryan McPhee

Performances are slated to begin August 25 at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

IATSE Releases Safety Measures for Eventual Theatre Reopenings, Including Implementation of Compliance Officers, Eliminating Stage Dooring by Ryan McPhee

The guidelines are targeted to union members, including stagehands, front-of-house staffers, dressers, stylists, and more—as well as their employees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Moulin Rouge! Musical Sets New Schedule for West End Premiere by Ryan McPhee

The production has delayed its 2021 bow at London’s Piccadilly Theatre due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Removes David Tucker, Namesake’s Son, From Board After Racist Comments by Ryan McPhee

The decision follows a call for his resignation from past grant recipients and winners of the Foundation’s awards program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM
Monday, July 20, 2020

The Metropolitan Opera Celebrates the Bard in Next Nightly Met Streams Roster by Ryan McPhee

See what titles the New York City institution will present (virtually) July 20–26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Streaming This Week: A Gala of Stars Singing Out, Songs for a New World, and Valerie Cherish by Ryan McPhee

Here's what to catch from theatre organizations and more July 20–24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Friday, July 17, 2020

Good as New Reading, Starring Julianne Moore and Kaitlyn Dever, Available Through July 19 by Ryan McPhee

Proceeds from the streaming performance of Peter Hedges’ play will go to MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Broadway Veteran Phyllis Somerville Dies at 76 by Ryan McPhee

The stage and screen regular last appeared on Broadway in To Kill a Mockingbird.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Laura Benanti Tapped for Dance-Centric Fox Pilot Big Leap by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner will play a business executive with a passion for tap dancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Alice Ripley, Kyle Taylor Parker, Kate Baldwin, More to Headline In-Person, Outdoor Concerts at Forestburgh Playhouse by Ryan McPhee

The summer venue in New York State has shifted its programming from full musical productions to a cabaret series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

U.K. to Permit Socially Distanced, Indoor Performances, Though That Doesn’t Mean Theatre Is Fully Coming Back Yet by Ryan McPhee

The government’s Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Sector is prepared to enter Stage 4 of its reopening plan, though it would not be feasible for more shows to reopen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Weekend Streaming Guide: A Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Reunion, the Obie-Winning Heroes of the Fourth Turning, More by Ryan McPhee

Here are the theatre and theatre-adjacent titles to catch July 17–19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Thursday, July 16, 2020

Hamilton Aims to Resume Los Angeles Performances in 2021 by Ryan McPhee

The production was slated to play the Hollywood Pantages beginning in March this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Telly Leung and More Broadway Alums to Join in Discussion With Heathcare Heroes in Upcoming Interview Series by Ryan McPhee

Centerstage with Healthcare Heroes marks a partnership between Playbill and Weill Cornell Medicine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM
Wednesday, July 15, 2020

New York Stage and Film Names 15 Participants for 2020–2021 Filmmakers' Workshop by Ryan McPhee

The year-long program offers developmental readings, feedback sessions, classes, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

SIX Cancels Drive-In Engagements in the U.K. by Ryan McPhee

The musical was to play 12 open-area venues, with audiences stationed in or around their own vehicles, this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

With Social Distance Precautions, Japan Opens 1st Production of Mamma Mia! Since Coronavirus Pandemic by Ryan McPhee

The musical opened July 14 at Yokohama’s Kanagawa Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Heroes of the Fourth Turning, A Strange Loop Among 2020 Obie Award Winners by Ryan McPhee

The 65th annual ceremony celebrating Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway took place virtually July 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59PM

Chicago’s Court Theatre Aims to Resume In-Person Performances in February—But Audiences Can Still Watch Remotely by Ryan McPhee

Until the theatre returns to the stage, a digital education series, in partnership with University of Chicago, will highlight various classic works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM
Monday, July 13, 2020

Idina Menzel and a Coven of Elphabas, Cynthia Erivo, More Join Shoshana Bean for Online Gala July 13 by Ryan McPhee

The virtual event will raise money for the performing arts department at Bean's alma mater, Beaverton High School.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Next Up in the Nightly Met Streams: a 2020 Wozzeck, Puccini Times 3, More by Ryan McPhee

The Metropolitan Opera series offers free presentations of past titles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

Stream André Holland and Phylicia Rashad Doing Shakespeare, a Virtual Obie Awards, More This Week by Ryan McPhee

Arts organizations and theatremakers continue to make the Internet their stage during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Saturday, July 11, 2020

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, and More Opera Stars to Headline Live Streamed Concerts in New Met Series by Ryan McPhee

The Metropolitan Opera will launch a ticketed concert series later this month in the absence of in-person audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM
Friday, July 10, 2020

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: Bernadette Peters, Gideon Glick, Tristan und Isolde by Ryan McPhee

Watch Peters' 2009 concert July 10, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

New Network Aims to Unite BIPOC Musicians in the Theatre Industry by Ryan McPhee

Creating in Color will serve as a database for BIPOC performers, composers, music directors, arrangers, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:41AM
Thursday, July 9, 2020

As Theatres Look at Raising the Curtain Once More, Actors’ Equity Shares Resources for Best Practices by Ryan McPhee

The union has released guidelines, safety sheets, and more for organizations looking to resume performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

New Network Aims to Unite BIOPIC Musicians in the Theatre Industry by Ryan McPhee

Creating in Color will serve as a database for BIPOC performers, composers, music directors, arrangers, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Watch London’s SIX Queens Perform 'Haus of Holbein' in Isolation by Ryan McPhee

The digital performance is part of the new, social distancing-approved version of London’s West End LIVE series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

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