All stories by Ryan McPhee on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Daniel J. Watts, Charity Angél Dawson, More to Take Part in Claim Our Space Now’s Rally for Freedom by Ryan McPhee

The collective’s inaugural rally and march to amplify Black, queer voices will take place June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:08PM

Steppenwolf Moves Forward With Plans for Condensed Season, Including Choir Boy and Stage Adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck by Ryan McPhee

The Chicago theatre company has virtual and in-person programming lined up for the coming months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Theatre Companies in Upstate New York Unite for a Virtual Revue Addressing and Combating Systemic Racism by Ryan McPhee

Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY will work with six other local organizations to present 8:46, named in response to the killing of George Floyd.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM
Monday, June 22, 2020

Up Next at the (Virtual) Met: La Traviata, Kathleen Battle and Pavarotti in L’Elisir d’Amore, The Magic Flute by Ryan McPhee

The Metropolitan Opera continues its daily offering of free streams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM
Sunday, June 21, 2020

Watch the Trailer for the Film of Broadway's Hamilton, Heading to Disney+ by Ryan McPhee

The Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical arrives on the streaming platform July 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59PM
Friday, June 19, 2020

Here Are the Winners of Broadway Black's Inaugural Antonyo Awards by Ryan McPhee

The virtual ceremony took place June 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:37PM

San Francisco Ballet Takes a ‘Leap of Faith’ Into New Season by Ryan McPhee

The 2021 lineup includes a world premiere by Cathy Marston and the West Coast premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s The Seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Philip J. Smith Retires From The Shubert Organization by Ryan McPhee

Robert E. Wankel will now serve as sole CEO of the theatre powerhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Weekend Tune-In: Broadway Black's Antonyo Awards, an All-Star Cuttin' Up, More by Ryan McPhee

Here's what theatre organizations are streaming June 19–21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Thursday, June 18, 2020

Carnegie Hall Cancels All 2020 Programming by Ryan McPhee

The New York City venue will resume programming in January 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

San Francisco Opera Cancels Fall 2020 Season in Wake of Coronavirus by Ryan McPhee

The organization aims to reopen the War Memorial Opera House in spring 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Blue, by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson, Wins MCANA's Best New Opera Award by Ryan McPhee

The piece follows a Black couple in Harlem—one a police officer—grappling with the killing of their son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

BroadwayHD to Present Free Sing-Along Stream of Falsettos by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway revival, starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Stephanie J. Block, and Brandon Uranowitz, will stream as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

BroadwayHD and Lincoln Center to Present Free Sing-Along Stream of Falsettos by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway revival, starring Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Stephanie J. Block, and Brandon Uranowitz, will stream as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, More Form Black Theatre United Coalition by Ryan McPhee

The new collective of Black theatre artists and industry members puts a spotlight on awareness, accountability, advocacy, and action.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

David Byrne's American Utopia, Filmed by Spike Lee, Heads to HBO by Ryan McPhee

The filmed performance will premiere later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Jeannette Bayardelle, Layton Williams, More to Take Part in U.K.-Based Turn Up! Benefit by Ryan McPhee

Proceeds will go to four organizations that support and protect the Black community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Lyric Opera of Chicago Cancels First Half of 2020–2021 Season by Ryan McPhee

The company aims to reopen in January 2021 with Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

World Premiere of R. Eric Thomas' Backing Track, Into the Woods, More Set for Arden's 2021 Season by Ryan McPhee

The Philadelphia theatre will present online offerings this fall with the intention of reopening next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM
Monday, June 15, 2020

What to Stream This Week: The Inaugural Antonyo Awards, Benefits From Ben Vereen and Rebecca Luker, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus, catch a virtual concert from Tony winner Beth Leavel as well as Leontyne Price singing Verdi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Stream Philip Glass’ Akhnaten and Satyagraha From the Metropolitan Opera This Week by Ryan McPhee

The nightly Met Streams series continues with the two contemporary operas, Leontyne Price in La Forza del Destino, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM
Friday, June 12, 2020

Frozen’s Aisha Jackson and Noah J. Ricketts Speak Out on Experiencing Racism as Theatre Artists, Launch New Campaign for Others to Share by Ryan McPhee

The #TheaterInColor Initiative aims to amplify the voices of artists of color as they post their own experiences and hope to move forward.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:35PM

War Paint and Grey Gardens Duo to Tackle the Opera World in New Musical With Jonathan Tolins by Ryan McPhee

Scott Frankel and Michael Korie will collaborate once more, joined by the Buyer & Cellar scribe, for The Last Diva.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

MCC Postpones Virtual Miscast 2020 Gala by Ryan McPhee

The online event was to take place June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Live Tweet Broadway's American Son With Kerry Washington and More June 11 by Ryan McPhee

The Kenny Leon-helmed Netflix adaptation of the play is part of the streaming service's newly launched Black Lives Matter collection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo, More Set for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Virtual Gala by Ryan McPhee

The June 11 streaming event will feature old and new performances, interviews, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

National Endowment for the Arts’ 2nd Round of 2020 Funding Spreads $84 Million Across 1,144 Grants by Ryan McPhee

The awards will go to organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Vote Now for Broadway Black’s Inaugural Antonyo Awards by Ryan McPhee

The June 19 ceremony will celebrate Black theatre artists and contributors from the Broadway and Off-Broadway community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:45PM

GatherNYC Introduces Mindful Minutes Series With Pianist Lara Downes by Ryan McPhee

Downes will perform works by Black composers as the SubCulture program goes digital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

In Jacob G. Padrón’s Inaugural Season as Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director, All the New Haven’s a Stage by Ryan McPhee

Padrón reshapes his planned 2020–2021 lineup through the Connecticut company’s One City, Many Stages initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

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