Coronavirus: how a leading tech designer turned to making rag masks

Loren Brichter invented the Twitter app for iOS and pull-to-refresh

New Streaming Platform To Challenge BroadwayHD by Marc Hershberg

While executives at NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia prepare to launch their own streaming services to battle against Netflix and Disney, a group of Broadway executives is preparing to launch a …

“Pride and Prejudice”: A Musical Delight for Fans Old & New, Streaming TheatreWorks  by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Robert Kelley Spotlights Austen’s Wit, Wonderfully by Jordan Freed I have an embarrassing confession to make: I had never read or seen Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice…

Jess Hill wins 2020 Stella Prize for See What You Made Me Do by Arts Review

The Stella Prize has announced Jess Hill’s four-year investigation into domestic abuse, See What You Made Me Do, as the 2020 winner. The $50,000 prize was awarded last night (Tuesday 14 A…

Will Chase and Ingrid Michaelson Get Exotic in New Tiger King-Inspired Music Video by Caitlin Moynihan

Who's the king now? Broadway couple Ingrid Michaelson (The Notebook) and Will Chase (Kiss Me, Kate) are the newest stage stars to show off their take on what a Tiger King musical would look …

“Mahabharata” Soothes & Inspires Grateful Viewer—Streaming Ubuntu by Daryanna Lancet

Millennial Notes Geetha Reddy & J Jha Offer Tea & Stories, at Home by Daryanna Lancet My initial feelings after seeing Ubuntu’s “Zoomed In” Zoombuntu reading of the “Mahabara…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

Lortel Nominations Announced, Ticketmaster Excludes Postponed Events on Refund Policy, Benanti Donates 100% of Proceeds from New Single “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fri…

R.I.P. to Trash and Vaudeville’s Jimmy Webb by Trav S.D.

This just in off the transom: Jimmy Webb, former manager and buyer at the punk clothing punk Trash and Vaudeville has died at age 62. NB: this is NOT the same Jimmy Webb who wrote “Up, Up …

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 25th Anniversary Concert to stream this weekend! by Gabi Bergman

Starring Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine, the 25th Anniversary production of The Phantom of the Opera is

TheTheatreTimes.com Launches the Second Edition of IOTF: International Online Theatre Festival by God

IOTF: THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL ONLINE THEATRE FESTIVAL “In a world where you can be anything . . .” April 15th—May 15th, 2020 IOTF is an annual online theatre festival, showcasing the …

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest at Her Majesty’s Theatre postponed by Arts Review

In line with the latest government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the producers have made the decision to postpone the 2020 production, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest . Set to…

Watch Cast of Glee Reunite on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

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

Kelli O'Hara | Roundabout Off-Script by Roundabout Theatre Company

La Vie Sanatorienne: Cezary Tomaszewski’s “My Stay Is Almost Done and I Don’t Belong to Anyone” by Natalia Brajner

My Stay Is Almost Done and I Don’t Belong to Anyone is the story of a desperate search for love and passion. The play’s protagonists go on a quest for le grand amour, or that failing, it…

Photos: Street art that has emerged over the coronavirus pandemic by Gieson Cacho

Although it probably violates shelter at home orders in some locales, street artists are finding ways to express themselves during the coronavirus pandemic.

On the Couch with Gina Inverarity by Arts Review

Who is Gina Inverarity? Right now I’m one of 5 million New Zealanders in a month-long lockdown. Before that, I was a part-time yoga teacher, and wrote a Young Adult (YA) novel called Snow …

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST postponed by Peter J Snee

In line with the latest government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the producers have made the decision to

Theater of isolation by Kerry Reid

Online theater pieces, both new and old, remind us to connect. When you’re used to seeing at least three or four shows a week at the theater, adjusting to onli…

The Complicated Legacy Of PT Barnum And What It Says About America by Artsjournal

Showman, yes. Bamboozler, con artist, fantasist and entertainer. Each generation seems to need to revisit accounts of Barnum and mine from him the spirit that is core to America. – New Yor…

Six Questions Special Edition: Broadway Star and Singer Karen Mason

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…

Scott Silberstein talks about catching live-performance magic onscreen by Kerry Reid

Relationships and 'yes, and' guide HMS Media's approach to filming live shows. If COVID-19 hadn't shuttered all the theaters in town about a month ago, Scott Sil…

Round House Theatre announces full 2020–2021 season by News Desk

Round House Theatre Artistic Director Ryan Rilette and Managing Director Ed Zakreski recently announced the six shows that will constitute Round House Theatre’s 43rd season. All shows will…

Arts Barn previews compelling 2020–2021 season by News Desk

Arts On The Green, the organization that provides indispensable arts programming at a collection of venues on the beautiful Gaithersburg campus, has recently offered audiences a sneak peek a…

Check Out Footage From the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Ahead of Its Cinematic Debut by Playbill

Watch Music Video for Serenbe Playhouse’s Site-Specific Spring Awakening by Playbill

Kyle Selig | "The Sweetest Sounds" | R&H Goes Live! - APRIL 15th at 1PM ET by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Professional Wrestling Has Been Declared An Essential Business By Florida’s Governor And Will Resume by Artsjournal

The decision, outlined in an April 9 memo from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, could open the door for other sports to resume in the state. – ESPN

The Metropolitan Museum Turned 150 Monday – Its Doors Closed And Debts Mounting by Artsjournal

So is Boston’s MFA 150. Both institutions are hemorrhaging money: a projected $100 million at the Met; $12 million to $14 million at the MFA by the end of June. Thousands of events, inc…

Survey Shows Audiences’ Reluctance to Return to the Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Half of D.C. theatregoers surveyed by Shugoll Research say health concerns would keep them away for a while, even after theatres reopen.

Marin Theatre Company Cancels Remainder of Season, Cuts Staff by American Theatre Editors

MTC cuts staff by half to help weather the economic storm accompanying the coronavirus pandemic.

Rachel Tucker on Come From Away's Timeless Story of Hope & Remembering 'Chairography' by Caitlin Moynihan

Rachel Tucker was only two weeks into her new Broadway stint as Captain Beverley Bass in Broadway's Come From Away when theaters went dark. The next morning, Tucker took a flight to London t…

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues Returns with Javier Muñoz, David Hyde Pierce & More Stars by Lindsey Sullivan

A starry roster of talent has been announced to take part in the latest edition of Viral Monologues, a new program which features performances released digitally on IGTV. The series is an in…

Chamber Music Society: An Evening of Beethoven by Lincoln Center

Highlights From Girl From the North Country on Broadway by Playbill

#ConcertsForKids - Morley and Chris Bruce by Lincoln Center

What’s Hot? – 04/14/20 by David Sabella

NEW Video Blog Listing Online Shows – What’s hot this week?   If you have a show you would like to list send you press release to [email protected] Check back here weekly for up-…

It’s Business as Unusual for Theatres’ Finance Directors by American Theatre Editors

Finance directors have been working around the clock to lock down funds and plan for an uncertain future.

Nominations are in for the 35th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards by Deb Miller

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Lucille Lortel Awards, founded by the eponymous actress and producer in 1986, to recognize excellence in New York’s Off-Broadway theater. Nomin…

Will We Lose A Whole Generation Of Artists? by Artsjournal

Chances are the current pandemic has them considering whether a creative life is possible – feasible, affordable, open to someone like themselves – at the very moment when that world beg…

Italian Cultural Leaders Petition For A National “Save Culture” Fund by Artsjournal

The museum chiefs have signed a petition launched by the culture advocacy group Federculture which states that “we have to make Italian culture live, to give it oxygen… the repercussions…

How 1 Broadway Friendship Came to Provide Hundreds of Meals for ICU Workers at Bellevue Hospital by Ruthie Fierberg

To Kill a Mockingbird co-stars Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick share the details of how their big Broadway meal train began—and how you can help in NYC and your own community.

Three Bollywood movies shaped who I am today—and they’re ready to stream by Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony grew up renting a Bollywood movie with her family every weekend. She looks back on three films—which you can now stream on Netflix or Amazon Prime—that shaped who she i…

LINCOLN CENTER AT HOME Announces Upcoming Calendar of Events

Lincoln Center at Home is maintaining connections to the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free, one-stop portal to all digital offerings from across the iconic campus, offerings include…

Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, Ethan Slater and More to Take Part in BROADWAY BABYSITTERS PLAYHOUSE

Tituss Burgess, Caitlin Kinnunen, Stephanie Hsu and Josh Lamon will lead a team of Broadway performers to host virtual courses for kids and teens in everything from reading books and leading…

VIDEO: Ben Platt Learns Choreography From the Cast of CHEER on Netflix

The cast of Netflix's a?oeCheera?? held a 'Cheer Chat' livestream on Saturday, hosted by Monica Aldama, the coach of the Navarro Cheerleading team!

Playwright Martyna Majok Is Finding Comfort in the Calls for Compassion by Olivia Clement

The Pulitzer Prize winner, whose play Sanctuary City was halted in previews, chats about her writing process, getting feedback, and navigating the pandemic.

VIDEO: Listen to Mandy Gonzalez and Judy McLane's Duet on the Cast Recording of THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

Composer/Producer Neil Berg and collaborator DJ Salisbury continue their weekly Tuesday giveaway of original tracks from their original musical: The Man Who Would Be King, a story of epic ad…

Make-up Tutorial: How to Cover up a Tattoo for the Stage by Playbill

The New Stars of Frozen on Broadway Meet the Press by Playbill

Watch This Epic Video of Broadway Stars Wishing Stephen Sondheim a ‘Happy Birthday’ by Playbill

F@T5: Long Distance! Episode 4 — Is There Musical Theater After High School? by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Nicolas Dromard and Desirée Davar Present SUPERHEROES IN LOVE Live From Their Living Room

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar join forces to bring 'Superheroes in Love Live from their Living Room' to your streaming devices! Known for their roles in Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Wicked…

More Full-Length Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Coming to YouTube by Dan Meyer

The Shows Must Go On continues with the Royal Albert Hall performance of The Phantom of the Opera, starring Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess.

The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents REPARATIONS As Part of its #StayAtHome Series

The Billie Holiday Theatre will present the third reading under its new #StayAtHome Reading Series with a special reading of James's Sheldon's Reparations, the critically acclaimed play whic…

Signature Theatre Launches SIGSPACE, Online Programming Featuring Bill Irwin, Anna Deavere Smith & More

Signature Theatre today announced a new program, SigSpace, which will bring artistically-anchored programming to the unique Signature Theatre lobby space, with the generous support of the An…

After Two Weeks, Photographer Peter Beard Still Missing by Artsjournal1

The 82-year-old, suffering from dementia, was last seen on March 31, walking the grounds of his cliffside oceanfront property near the eastern tip of Long Island. – The New York Times

How Andrea Bocelli’s Easter Concert In The Empty Milan Cathedral Became A Worldwide Megahit by Artsjournal1

“Roughly 5 million people around the world logged on to YouTube to view the half-hour sacred music concert as it was happening. By Monday night the archived performance had 32 million view…

The Arts Helped Build The Berkshires’ New Economy. Now It’s Gone by Artsjournal

For a region whose economy was rebuilt on the most hopeful of things — a social economy, based on the gathering of people — the level of cruelty feels almost farcical. Mass MoCA sees aro…

If Travel Is Shut Down Do You Need Travel Books? Lonely Planet Shuts Down by Artsjournal

“I was fearing bad news about a big travel firm this week: perhaps an airline, holiday company or cruise line. But I never expected to hear that the world’s leading travel-guide firm is …

Trinity Rep Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

With spring dates canceled due to COVID-19, 'Sweat' and 'Sweeney Todd' will open the 2020-21 season.

Three Rivers Arts Festival moves online as Trust ends programming through June 14 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The annual arts and music event and Children’s Theater Festival will move to a digital platform for 2020.

Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97

Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.

Coronavirus: SF Opera cancels full summer season as arts world takes another huge hit by Randy McMullen

S.F. Opera, citing the shelter-in-place restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, cancels its entire summer season.

Learn the 'Arabian Nights' Choreography from Broadway's Aladdin by Lindsey Sullivan

If one of your three wishes is learning to dance like a Broadway hoofer, consider Aladdin's dance captain Nikki Long your genie. Along with Aladdin ensemble members Jennifer Rias and Donald …

Transformation Tunesday: "Willkommen, Bienvenue..." From Joel To Alan

At the Kit Kat Klub, life is beautiful. Let's watch how the Emcee has introduced us to the Klub over the decades in Cabaret

The Daily Distraction: Faith Prince and Nathan Lane Go Head-to-Head (and Purse-to-Head) in Guys and Dolls by Ryan McPhee

Revisit the Tony-winning pair's definitive rendition of "Sue Me."

Ghost on the wall by Terry Teachout

In order to divert those of you who, like me, are staying home these days, I’ve been posting images of some of the prints and paintings that hang on the walls of the Manhattan apartment th…

Teach your Children Well. Or… At All. by Daisy Eagan

We took a drive on Saturday in my sister’s convertible up to Mullholland. We were hoping to see the view south of here. We heard you can see all the way down to South Coast now that the po…

My show Graceful has been cancelled but I’m still luckier than most by Hayley Ricketson

Hayley Ricketson, whose show was due to start this month has inevitably been cancelled because of Coronavirus. She writes for us about the support she has had, what her native Australia is d…

Remote Temptations: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Broadway Cast & Band Harmonize On Classic Motown Hit For Video by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: The way we do the things we do has changed so much in recent weeks that a classic Temptations song might be what everyone needs right now. In this video, the cast of Broadway’s …

In about-face, musicians’ union agrees to Broadway coronavirus fundraiser by Michael Paulson - The New York Times

The fundraiser will feature the streaming of a benefit concert, recorded in November, in which 79 singers and dancers performed songs from Disney musicals, backed by 15 musicians.

PE hello! by MCC Theater

Little Did I Know: how a Broadway-aiming musical became a hit podcast by Alexis Soloski

An accomplished group of creatives have turned a musical into a new podcast at a time when theater fans need it the most “Nothing can replace the thrill of a great musical live on stage,�…

'Thank goodness they made Jim Hawkins a lady!' Patsy Ferran on Treasure Island by Interview By Chris Wiegand

As the National Theatre’s 2014 staging of the classic adventure is streamed online, its star remembers her breakthrough year • Hottest front-room seats: theatre and dance to watch online…

Tony Winner Laura Benanti Takes on the Jonas Brothers' 'Sucker' for a Great Cause by Lindsey Sullivan

In addition to wowing Broadway audiences and delighting fans with her Melania Trump impression on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti is a doer of good. Last month, she starte…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Rachel Tucker of Come From Away by Broadway.com

Come From Away star Rachel Tucker checks in from her London home! 

Watch Broadway Stars Sing the Delightful Stay-at-Home Anthem 'Radius of Love (Six Feet in Every Direction)' by Lindsey Sullivan

A bevy of Broadway faves, including Hadestown's Amber Gray, Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford and Norbert Leo Butz, former vloggers Erika Henningsen and Gideon Glick and more got together (…

Equity & Society of London Theatre Announce Agreement to Support West End Actors During COVID-19 Crisis by Lindsey Sullivan

Equity and Society of London Theatre have announced that they have come to an agreement to support actors during the current suspension of West End shows due to the coronavirus pandemic. Und…

A Strange Loop, Little Shop of Horrors, Soft Power & More Earn 2020 Lortel Nominations by Lindsey Sullivan

The Off-Broadway League has announced nominations in 19 categories for the 35th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway. Leading the nominations is Michae…

West End Theatres and U.K.'s Equity Reach Agreement Ensuring Job Security for Actors by Ryan McPhee

The new terms arrive as London theatres remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PBT's new artistic director is former principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Susan Jaffe will succeed Terrence Orr, who announced last year that he’ll retire this summer after 23 years as PBT’s artistic director.

Watch Will & Grace Emmy Winner Sean Hayes on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

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

Wynn Handman, Influential Director and Teacher, Dies at 97 by Neil Genzlinger

At the American Place Theater, he championed new works. In his acting classes, he nurtured countless future stars. His death was related to the coronavirus.

The Metropolitan Opera offers free streams of its ‘Live in HD’ series by Kile Smith

For Kile Smith, the quarantine was well-timed: just as he’s working on his first commissioned opera, he took in a Wagner marathon thanks to the Met’s nightly stream.

Jackbox Games is sweeping the nation by Brianna Wellen

The Chicago-based company brings laughter and levity to a stressful time. Quiplash. Zeeple Dome.…

How to get refunds for your theater tickets, from the DCPA to Curious by John Wenzel, The Know

Plays and musicals are being canceled through early summer.

Rod Steiger: Just the Weird Parts by Trav S.D.

Now…I could do a worshipful, respectful post about the genius of Rod Steiger (1925-2002) as a Method Actor, but, children, that has been done. By the bushelful. There’s not exactly a sho…

How Fear Has Shaped (And Built) New York by Artsjournal

Justin Davidson: “New York has been a scary place for most of the past 400 years. Fire, flood, attack, crime, rebellion, drugs, and disease have shaped it. I find that an oddly reassuring …

How Small Non-Profit Arts Organizations Are Slipping Through Cracks by Artsjournal

“In this country we don’t have national infrastructure that supports individual artists the way that would be effective in a crisis.” said Laura Zabel. “That said, every disaster is …

Teaching Choreography Lessons Over Zoom (It Can Be Done) by Artsjournal1

Marina Harss writes about Jessica Lang teaching principles of dance composition to participants — all socially isolating at home — in David Hallberg’s ABT Incubator program. – Dance …

How To Reopen Museums – Quickly And Safely by Artsjournal

Andras Szanto: “Museums could offer people who have experienced weeks of isolation a safe place to go, or a reprieve from cramped quarters. Their opening would signal the beginnings of a r…

Here’s To The Workers Disinfecting The World’s Great Historic Sites by Artsjournal1

“While non-essential workers are still housebound, pictures from around the world show surreal scenes of Tyvek suit-wearing workers spraying down eerily empty spaces like Hagia Sophia in I…

2020 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Announced

Little Shop of Horrors, A Strange Loop, and more are featured on the list.

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues Returns With Tony Shalhoub, Larry Owens, Stephanie Hsu, More by Dan Meyer

The monologues premiere April 14.

Lane Moore knows How to Be Alone by S. Nicole Lane

The author and comedian shares her techniques while also bringing people together with a daily livestream. I purchased How to Be Alone sometime last year when my…

5 Ways to Get Your Theater Fix at Home by Matthew Wexler

From Brian Stokes Mitchell singing "The Impossible Dream" from his window to sonnet readings from Trinity Rep, there's the latest way to enjoy theater at home. The post 5 Ways to Get Your Th…

Tony Winner Ali Stroker Wants You to Tune In to Jazz at Lincoln Center April 15 by Ruthie Fierberg

The organization presents their 2020 gala Worldwide Concert for our Culture via live stream.

Breaking: THE WRONG MAN, A STRANGE LOOP & More Nominated for Lucille Lortel Awards- Updating Live!

The Lucille Lortel nominations are being announced and Broadway World is bringing you updates, LIVE! Check back later for the full list!

Watch Patrick Wilson, Kelli O'Hara, and Aasif Mandvi Sing 'Almost Like Being in Love' From City Center's Brigadoon by Andrew Gans

The fourth week of videos, part of the venue's series featuring highlights from New York City Center's Encores!, spotlights love songs.

Listening Party: Ease On Down the Road With The Wiz by Marc J. Franklin

Upcoming Caroline, or Change star N’Kenge recommends revisiting the cast recording of Charlie Smalls’ musical adaption of The Wizard of Oz.

Livestreaming Experiments in Digital Storytelling | Open Rehearsal with Double Eye Studios

By . CultureHub and La MaMa present Experiments in Digital Storytelling | Open Rehearsal with Double Eye Studios livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV netwo…

HERE Announces 2020 HARP Residencies by American Theatre Editors

The four artists will begin their residencies immediately, creating three new theatrical works.

Let’s be honest: Do we really seek out art when we’re in pain? by Treacy Ziegler

We always say that art matters, but what value does art really have when we’re living through the worst of times? Artist Treacy Ziegler goes beyond the platitudes.

https://nitelifeexchange.com/a-worldwide-concert-for-culture-live-streams-on-wednesday-april-15-led-by-jazz-at-lincoln-center/

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2020 gala concert, Worldwide Concert for Our Culture, will feature artists from Japan, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, South Africa, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Cuba…

Wynn Handman, Unflappable Off-Broadway Champion by American Theatre Editors

With his American Place Theatre and his teaching, he launched countless essential theatrical careers, though he was humble to a fault.

Phantom of the Community Theater Struggles to Fit 50-Ton Pipe Organ in Broom Closet by Broadway Beat

by Tom Hickey. @TomedyTonight. MARION, Indiana - Earl Whetterson, the self-appointed "phantom" of the local Marion Community Theater, expressed dissatisfaction last Thursday with his inabili…

Lucille Lortel Award Nominations 2020, Off-Broadway Best by Jonathan Mandell

Below are the nominations for the 35th annual Lucille Lortel Awards, presented online by Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer (a married couple so they could actually present without a split scr…

Coronavirus: SOLT and Equity strike West End pay deal by Georgia Snow

An agreement has been reached between Equity and the Society of London Theatre to support actors and stage management working in the

Laura Benanti Drops New Cover of the Jonas Brothers' 'Sucker' by Olivia Clement

Proceeds from the track will go towards FoodCorps, which is helping kids fight hunger during the coronavirus pandemic.

Livestreaming South Coast Repertory's 2020 Pacific Playwrights Festival Panel

By . South Coast Repertory presents its annual Playwrights Panel with the 2020 PPF playwrights virtually on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at

Playwrights Horizons Leads 2020 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations With Strange Loop and Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Olivia Clement

The Michael R. Jackson musical and the Will Arbery play received seven and six nominations, respectively. Grace McLean's debut musical In The Green also earned six nods.

Watch Broadway Cares Live Stream Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Concert by Andrew Gans

Hosted by Frozen's Ryan McCartan, the April 17 event will raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

Jocelyn Bioh: A Girl Can Stream...

The dramatist reflects on seeing her play School Girls onscreen rather than onstage.

Quarantine Diaries Wants Your Dance, Theatre, Music, and Poetry Submissions by Olivia Clement

Selected submissions will be published on Hickory Playground's website and will receive $100.

Metropolitan Opera Plans A Gala For The Quarantine Age by Artsjournal1

“The ‘At Home Gala’ the company is planning for Saturday, April 25, … will feature more than 40 artists, including stars like Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann and Renée Fleming, perfor…

Even Burning Man Has Been Canceled by Artsjournal1

The giant annual alterna-conclave doesn’t take place until the end of August, but even so, “the organizers of Burning Man announced on Friday that they will not be assembling 80,000 peop…

Quibi Sees 1.7 Million Downloads In Its First Week by Artsjournal1

“The 1.7 million figure that [CEO Meg] Whitman cited does not indicate how many people signed up for the app, which is offering an extended 90-day free trial. Once the trial ends, Quibi �…

Indie Bookstores In Crisis Turn To GoFundMe, But Site Won’t Turn Over Contributed Money by Artsjournal1

“High-profile booksellers seeking recourse have flocked to the platform. … Yet a number of the stores that were among the first to launch successful campaigns in the wake of the novel co…

Avignon Festival, One Of Europe’s Largest Theatre Events, Cancelled by Artsjournal1

Organizers called off the festival, scheduled for July 3-23, within minutes of an announcement by France’s President Macron that, because of the COVID epidemic, it would be unsafe to hold …

Rio Lights Up Christ The Redeemer Statue To Honor Healthcare Workers Treating Coronavirus by Artsjournal1

“The striking scene included messages of thanks in many languages, along with images of nurses and doctors smiling in protective gear. The word ‘hope’ was also projected onto the statu…

Disney-On-Broadway Coronavirus Benefit On Again After Musicians’ Union Relents by Artsjournal1

A benefit concert from last November, in which 79 stage performers did songs from Disney musicals, was going to be streamed online to benefit the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS COVID-19 E…

SOLT and Equity reach agreement to support actors during lockdown

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and Equity have managed to reach an agreement on supporting actors during the West End shutdown caused by COVID-19, which has recently been extended to 3…

Fade to black: Coronavirus closures force local theaters to rethink their futures by Nicole Hertvik

This article originally appeared in the April issue of District Fray Magazine. It is reprinted here with permission.  The paint was still drying on the set of Signature Theatre’s world-pr…

Katie's Crafting Closet: DIY Prop Dagger by Two River Theater

D.C.’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Hosts Free Virtual ‘Progressive Party’ April 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

Artistic director Maria Manuela Goyanes and managing director Emika Abe reveal the decision behind moving the in-person gala digital to feature performances, auction experiences, and sneak p…

Hot Clip of the Day: Barbra Streisand's "Make Our Garden Grow" and The 20 Second Note!

It's National Gardening Day! Who better to turn to than the woman who has a beautiful flower garden and is an absolute icon in every sense of the word?

Episode 213 – Broadway Press Agent Extraordinaire, Irene Gandy

https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BPNET2044860423.mp3 Irene Gandy has been working as a press agent and producer on Broadway for over 50 years. Do you need more of an intro that than? Well, how a…

Café La MaMa Live: Take 2

By . La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and CultureHub presented Café La MaMa Live: Take 2 livestreamed on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on…

Episode 213 – Broadway Press Agent Extraordinaire, Irene Gandy

Irene Gandy has been working as a press agent and producer on Broadway for over 50 years. Do you need more of an intro that than? Well, how about this . . . she’s got hundreds of shows on …

Broadway Producers Offer Another $1 Million Challenge Match for Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund by Andrew Gans

The initiative provides support for The Actors Fund's Friedman Health Center and other emergency assistance programs.

Society of London Theatre and Equity Reach Agreement to Support Actors During West End Shutdown

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and Equity have come to an agreement to support actors during the current suspension of West End shows due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Broadway Producers Come Together For Another $1 Million Challenge For BC/EFA's Emergency Assistance Fund

A second group of Broadway producers have stepped up to match all new donations up to $1 million

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, April 14- with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast, Tituss Burgess and More!

Today (April 14) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with the cast of Girl from the North Country, Spencer Glass teaches us about a little-known musical, the cast of Glee reunites on Star…

Marc Shaiman, Kerry Butler, Jennifer Lewis and Martin Short Talk HAIRSPRAY and 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…

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Step In Time' from MARY POPPINS!

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! In the spirit of celebrating theater and …

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE ICEMAN COMETH by Eugene O'Neill

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…

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Covers 'Sucker' By the Jonas Brothers; Will Donate Proceeds to FoodCorps

Laura Benanti has released a cover of 'Sucker' by the Jonas Brothers. The accompanying music video features footage of her friends, family, loved ones, and young people she connected with vi…

VIDEO: Rita Wilson Opens Up About Her and Tom Hanks' Recovery

Actress and singer/songwriter Rita Wilson sits down with 'CBS This Morning' co-host Gayle King over video chat for her first interview since her and her husband Tom Hanks' coronavirus diagno…

VIDEO: Watch Marc Shaiman, Kerry Butler, Jennifer Lewis & Martin Short on STARS IN THE HOUSE

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Set…

Katie's Crafting Closet: DIY Paper Crown by Two River Theater

Katie's Crafting Closet: DIY Ruff Collar by Two River Theater

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Performs 'Worlds Apart' From BIG RIVER

Ramin Karimloo posted a video on Facebook of himself, and his friend Yu-San, performing 'Worlds Apart' from Big River!

Second Round Of Broadway Producers To Match $1M In Donations To COVID-19 Fund by Greg Evans

A second round of Broadway producers has pledged to match $1 million in donations to the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, bringing the total producer…

Disney Family Singalong to Feature Donny Osmond, John Stamos, Kristin Chenoweth, and More

The televised concert will air on April 16.

With All Permissions in Place, Disney on Broadway Concert to Stream This Weekend

The concert will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney's theatrical endeavors.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Composer-Lyricist Stephen Trask Marries Partner of 35 Years by Ruthie Fierberg

Stephen and Michael Trask were married on their neighbor’s lawn in a socially distanced ceremony.

HEDWIG Composer Stephen Trask Marries Partner of 35 Years

Broadway composer Stephen Trask and his partner or 35 years, Michael, are officially a married couple. Michael told the Lexington Herald Leader: a?oeWe were just sort of being lazy and let…

Elaine Paige challenges musical Showstopper! to 24-hour song challenge by Official London Theatre

Kander and Ebb’s Curtains musical starring Jason Manford to be streamed live tonight!

Curtains The Musical is set to be streamed live tonight (Tuesday, 14 April) at 7:15pm here. "Tickets" to watch this stupendous production live are on sale now for just £7.50, and all profit…

New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From Borders and Sueños Musicals by Andrew Gans

The 30-minute presentation will also feature the creators of the two new musicals.

Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Darren Criss, More Join Lineup for The Disney Family Singalong Broadcast by Andrew Gans

Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart will also reunite with the Broadway company of Aladdin for the nationwide singalong event on ABC.

Broadway Catch Up: April 14 - Tony Yazbeck, Adam Pascal, Josh Groban, Jessica Vosk, 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 …

The Way Out review – join Omid Djalili on a whirl through wonderland by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineThe labyrinthine corridors of Battersea Arts Centre become a rabbit hole of live acts in this bewitching single-take film Hottest front-room seats: theatre and dance to wat…

Seriously funny: political comedians on humour in horrific times by Rachael Healy

The Mash Report has always turned tough topics into comedy. As it returns in lockdown, host Nish Kumar and standups Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Tom Mayhew talk about satire’s role in a crisi…

Special Skills: Teach Yourself the Invaluable Ability of Sight-Reading by Ruthie Fierberg

With just 10 minutes a day, any singer (professional or amateur) can learn this marketable talent at home.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Virtual Youth Orchestra Performs THE AVENGERS Anthem

206 talented young musicians gathered to perform the Avengers anthem, in a new Virtual Youth Orchestra.

ABTots Virtual Class with Sarah Jones 🌟 April 14, 2020 by American Ballet Theatre

The Muny Releases Statement About Remainder of 2020 Season

The Muny has released a statement regarding the remainder of its 2020 season. The company says that they hope to continue their summer programming as planned.

Peppa Pig performs Muddy Puddles live on stage! by Official London Theatre

Coronavirus: Caryl Churchill and Inua Ellams contribute to new writing podcast The Lockdown Plays by Georgia Snow

New short plays by Caryl Churchill, Inua Ellams and Simon Stephens are being recorded for a podcast developed in isolation. The plays

Coronavirus: Eight in 10 receiving houses need extra support to survive – survey by Matthew Hemley

Almost eight out of 10 receiving theatres across the UK will need further government support to survive if lockdown measures continue beyond

Mark Morris, one of the world’s leading choreographers, takes dance to Zoom by Sarah L. Kaufman

The dancemaker retools himself as a filmmaker as his dancers rehearse in their hallways, making entrances and exits through bathroom doors.

Carrie Hope Fletcher's new children's book to be released in September

Carrie Hope Fletcher’s highly anticipated retelling of Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes is scheduled to be released on 17 September 2020. The new children’s book will mark Fletcher’s …

F is for Fred Ebb. Broadway Lyricist to the Stars by Jonathan Mandell

Although Fred Ebb is best known for partnering with composer John Kander on “Cabaret” and “Chicago,” Kander and Ebb together created some two dozen Broadway musicals and musical revu…

VIDEO: Public Theater Raises Awareness For the 2020 Census, Featuring Jon Hoche, Raymond J. Lee, Stevie Walker-Webb, and More

The Public Theater has released a video, raising awareness for the 2020 Census.

Quiz: Tech Terms by Anita Martin

Check your basic technical theatre literacy The post Quiz: Tech Terms appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

‘An immensely powerful listen’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (Album review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The cast recording of West End musical The Prince of Egypt allows the orchestra and ensemble as well as the leading cast to shine.

Broadway producers offer new $1 million match to fundraiser by Caitlin Huston

A new group of producers has stepped up to match $1 million in donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The fund, which is aimed at helping membe…

Groan Ups UK Tour – Book Tickets Now! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Groan Ups UK Tour is presented by award-winning Mischief Theatre. The Groan Ups tour kicks off at The Lowry on 21 August 2021. Book Now! This post Groan Ups UK Tour – B…

Film with new Leeds People’s Theatre to be streamed for free by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The Good Book, a new short film made by Leeds theatre company Slung Low is to be streamed online for free as the latest in a series of dystopian dramas from James Phillips. Th…

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 4/14/20 by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 4/14/20. Online arts happenings at Berkshire Theatre Group, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Stage, TheaterWorks, Academy of M…

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY cancels Brisbane season by Gabi Bergman

Producers today confirmed that the postponed Brisbane season of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would not be going ahead. We regret to

Coronavirus: ENO’s costume department sews scrubs for NHS workers by Georgia Snow

English National Opera’s in-house costume department has begun making scrubs for the NHS while the company’s shows are on hold. Costume staff

Lookback: the post-telephonic age by Terry Teachout

From 2010: A friend on the West Coast sent me an e-mail the other day that ended, “Give me a call. We never talk.” When I read this, it struck me that the only people I call simply to ta…

‘I have never before truly appreciated the blinding power of physical theatre’: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE – Gecko Theatre (Online review) by Violet Mackintosh

If you, like me at the moment, feel you are missing out on some of the familiar repetitiveness of life, this is thirty minutes you need to watch.

Crazy Little Thing: We Will Rock You announces new tour dates for 2021

Bring on the champions. Queen wanted to give musical theatre fans something to look forward to so scrambled quickly to reschedule We Will Rock You's 2020 tour, which had been due to start ne…

Look Back at Seth Numrich, Matt Doyle, and More in War Horse on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater April 14, 2011.

Almanac: George Eliot on marriage by Terry Teachout

“What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life—to strengthen each other in all labour, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to …

Coronavirus: Coventry City of Culture confirms £100k to support cultural organisations by Giverny Masso

Coventry City of Culture has revealed the steps it has taken to support the arts during the coronavirus pandemic, including confirming £100,000

VIDEO: Barb Jungr and The Fourth Choir Release '​In My Troubled Days'

As the world faces a global pandemic that has altered the way we all interact and lead our lives, Barb Jungr, Britain's provocative cabaret/jazz artist, is releasing 'In My Troubled Days', a…

VIDEO: Oklahoma City University Students Perform 'You've Got a Friend'

Current OCU students and alumni gathered together - while being physically separated in their own homes - to create a video that shows how strong the OCU community is and always will be!

>> Streaming Theater >> On Line Up-Date by Bdhorwitz

Due to Covid-19 Virus, all these plays are On Line, only >> FREE Streaming Plays – UP-DATE >> CLICK on photos or titles for Reviews of these On-Line Plays ♦♦♦ “The Afte…

Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More!

Today's top stories: the Disney on Broadway concert stream to benefit BC/EFA will go on, and more!

Broadway: Nick Cordero UPDATED Update as Wife Says Doctors are “Concerned About Right Leg” and “Small Responses off Sedation” by Roger Friedman

Update on Broadway star Nick Cordero thanks to his wife Amanda Kloots, who is somehow holding up during this incredibly tense time.

Broadway: “Avenue Q” Creator Jeff Whitty Writes Scathing Screed About Gwyneth Paltrow and Other Collaborators of Flop Musical “Head over Heels� by Roger Friedman

Jeff Whitty is a seasoned Broadway pro. But on Monday night (Tuesday morning) Whitty let loose on Facebook against his collaborators on

Waitress star Lucie Jones to kick-start Lockdown Theatre [Direct] Week 3!

Week 2 of Lockdown Theatre [Direct] was cut short due to Good Friday and Easter weekend, but Week 3 will more than make up for it with not three, but four Instagram events to look forward to…

Today’s Live-Streaming Events: Zachary Quinto and Leslie Odom Jr. by Maya Salam

Appointment viewing is back. What online events to look out for today, and when to tune in.

Michelle Bridges: 12WBT Low-carb Solution by Arts Review

I’ve spent the best part of three decades working to help people understand how the food they eat and the exercise they do affects their physical and mental wellbeing – inspiring them to…

‘Truly unsettling’: BUBBLE – Theatre Uncut (Online review) by Louise Penn

Bubble looks at the issues of free speech, feminism, misogyny, the use of language, the misuse of technology, the moral minefield around reportage, and the rise of hate groups. Bubble…

MAGIC MIKE LIVE to open in Sydney by Peter J Snee

Melbourne Season Postponed, Sydney season to proceed as planned and Brisbane & Perth seasons on waitlist. Following advice received from the

Binge-Watching Broadway by Variety

How fans are devouring theater in the time of social distancing, with the co-founders of BroadwayHD.

From a Diary … by Artsjournal1

I’ve been skimming through a complete collection of Chekhov’s stories. There’s lotsa chaff — small anecdotes published in newspapers from early days that don’t do much and weren’…

Pollock’s Guest Appearance in the Metropolitan Museum’s Subdued 150th-Birthday Video by Artsjournal1

If you’ve already seen the Max-&-Dan video that the Met posted today to mark this unexpectedly somber occasion, you may have wondered about the identity of the head peering over Direct…

Magic Mike Live to open in Sydney as Melbourne season is postponed by Arts Review

Following advice received from the Federal Government to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Melbourne season of Magic Mike Live at The Arcadia at Birrarung Marr has been postponed. The P…

The Amazing Face: a 14-day dive into Portraiture by Arts Review

The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is offering a free online masterclass on the art of portraiture from Tuesday 28 April 2020. Every day, for 14 days, iconic portraits from the NPG Collecti…

Drawing the Line, Hampstead Theatre online review - modern history becomes dark farce by Marianka Swain

Howard Brenton's play offers a lucid account of the Partition of India This week’s gem from the Hampstead’s vaults is Howard Brenton’s political drama from 2013, telling the extraordin…

Gaming fosters social connection at a time of physical distance by Arts Review

As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, many of us feel we have no voice, no ability to affect change. There is nothing we can really do other than try to “flatten the curve”. Recent news …

How to Produce a Livestreamed Event by Vijay Mathew

By Vijay Mathew. Vijay Mathew, HowlRound’s cultural strategist, offers a guide to producing and livestreaming events online.

Bookfilter’s Spring 2020 Theater Book Roundup by Michael Giltz For Broadway Direct

Your favorite source for theater news and features chooses the best theater books ready to take their bow. We miss live theater as much as you do! But during these difficult times, how beaut…

Carclew to support South Australian early career artists with Rapid Response Grants by Arts Review

To assist South Australian artists to navigate their practice during the current COVID 19 pandemic, Carclew has announced a once-off Rapid Response Grants program. Rapid Response Grants (RRG…

An Award-Winning Journey: Through the Looking Glass by Lindsay Price

Through the Looking Glass by Lindsay Price is a fantastical physical journey for both actor and audience, and a great companion to our adaptation of Alice. Alice is back in Wonderland and t…

After 12 years, Insight Theatre Company closes by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Maggie Ryan, the troupe's founder and artistic director, cited financial difficulties as the reason.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Broadway Composers? by Broadway Direct

Consider yourself a musical theatre aficionado? Put your Broadway music knowledge to the test with this quiz, and find out whether or not you know your famous theatrical composers and lyrici…

Broadway Songs to Share with Your BFF by Broadway Direct

We know Broadway musicals have some of the most iconic love stories of all time, but the stories of Broadway celebrate relationships beyond romantic ones, too. The theatre community is all a…

A Pandemic Is All The More Reason To Resist “For The Exposure” by Joe Patti

One of the concerns I have had with so many artists providing their talent and content for free over the internet while people are sequestered at home during the coronavirus epidemic is that…

Broadway-Themed Activites To Do At Home by Broadway Direct

During this time of social distancing, we’ve all had to adapt to find activities that we’re able to have fun with while at home. While there are many resources out there to stream your f…

UK broadcasters: ad nauseam

Slashing spending on content is not the answer to falling revenues

Time travel: virtual 3D models reveal the history of map-making

The British Library has digitised its collection of historic globes, some of which have never been photographed before

Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered revisits killings of children in 1979

HBO mini-series captures the fear and chaos that gripped a city in the wake of a series of crimes

North Korean Media: "Kim Jong-un Not Dead, Just Rehearsing Juliet’s Death Scene for the Spring Play" by Broadway Beat

by Edward Precht. @pertoltprecht. PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – Earlier today, both Japanese and Chinese news outlets released stories that Kim Jong-un, son of the late Kim Jong-il and dictator…

13 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 14 - See Tituss Burgess, Sean Hayes, the stars of 'Glee' and others

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers are sharing their talents online. Below are performances you can watch today, Tuesday, April 14, from the…

Good News! Actor Trying Stand-Up by Broadway Beat

by Spencer Meade. @comeadey (Twitter), @spennyislennie (Instagram). NEW YORK, NY - Good news! Don Shephard, a New York actor whose last role was as Rolf in...

Where to Listen to Audioplays Online - Theatre that's meant to be heard, not seen

Last week, the venerable Williamstown Theatre Festival announced that instead of completely cancelling its multi-show summer season, the productions would be reconceived as audioplays and mu…

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Dick Van Dyke and Chita Rivera, opened at the Martin Beck Theatre April 13, 1960.