Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Sarah Silverman Takes A Comedic Look At The Events Of 2020

NPR's Don Gonyea talks to comedian Sarah Silverman about her latest special, "Yearly Departed," and the lessons learned from the year.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:18PM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Thirty-year Broadway star Rebecca Luker dies at 59 by Aaron Krause

Rebecca Luker, a much-praised Broadway actress and singer who earned three Tony Award nominations during her 30-year career, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23 in a Manhattan hospital. She was 59. L…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 05:26PM

Musical Mondays #22 by Gabi Bergman

Welcome back to Musical Mondays! In case you’re new here, this column is a peek into the depths of the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:00PM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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This Week on Broadway for December 27, 2020: Aaron Lazar by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Aaron Lazar. After our visit with Aaron, we remember the great talent of Rebecca Luker. This Week on Broadway has been coming …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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LET’S PLAY ‘BEAT THE BARD’ (25) by Robert Shuman

Can you beat the Bard? Questions by Joyce E. Henry, Ph.D. All rights reserved.

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 03:33PM

The Generosity Of A Playwright Who Earned Some Unexpected Money by Artsjournal2

This isn’t exactly a normal year for any playwright, and indeed, Jeremy O. Harris of the multiple-Tony-nominated Slave Play has earned little from his plays. But fashion collaborations and…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:00PM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Wonder Woman finds few willing to brave the cinemas

Superhero movie takes $16.7m in US debut as Warner bets on simultaneous online release during pandemic

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 02:42PM

Top Posts of 2020: Hamilton on Stage, On Screen and in Japanese. Broadway from A to Z. 11 Interviews on What We’ve Lived Through by Jonathan Mandell

Below are some of the most popular posts and the best reads in 2020, starting with 11 interviews with theater makers and news makers about the theater-related issues and events in this most …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:14PM

The poetry of Cairan Berry: Encouraging humanity and living beyond oneself

Irish poet Ciaran Berry now lives in West Hartford and co-directs the Creative Writing Program at Trinity College in Hartford.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:07PM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Remembering Rebecca Luker by JK

Rebecca Luker was one of those Broadway performers I've always admired. When her name was in the Playbill I could always relax, knowing that her skill would guarantee an excellent evening …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 12:36PM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Best of 2020: Theatre by Matt Wolf

Out of pandemic-driven chaos and confusion came moments of clarity - and "Blindness" "Goodbye": The single word lingered heavily in the air last March 16, as the scripted closing both of th…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 11:54AM

My 2020 in review by Adam Szymkowicz

Every year since '07 I've been doing a year in review about my writing and about my life a little bit. So . . . 2020. Before the pandemic hit, I was on my way to having a record year in ter…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:52AM

Melissa Gilbert’s Dad Was in Vaudeville! by Trav S.D.

Wow! Wow. Just wow. I generally peg my posts to birthdays and other significant dates. I had nothing new in the hopper planned for today (having already done posts on Marlene Dietrich, Oscar…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:12AM

Help Support New York Live Shows – PANGEA by Evan Seplow

One of the many wonderful venues supporting live shows in New York City is a beautiful little restaurant in the East Village called “Pangea”.  Not only is there a great restaurant in fr…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:10AM

Have Your Own Dance Party on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show, Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week's episode is all about getting listeners in a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

‘Transporting us by engaging the heart, mind & soul’: How theatre-makers adapted in 2020 by Shane Morgan

Here are Shane Morgan’s picks of how 2020 in theatre has continued to do what it does best: transporting us by engaging the heart, mind and soul.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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A tribute to Lorraine Treanor, Washington theater’s booster-in-chief by Guest Author

By Susan Galbraith In June 2005 Lorraine Treanor, a relatively new theater-maker transplant from Chicago, who had followed her husband’s work to settle in the Greater Washington area, join…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:06AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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By The Pronouns, Who Designs And Directs In Major Regional Theatres? by Artsjournal2

Well … yes, it’s mostly he/him types. But also, 2020 was a real career killer. “Most designers, just like most artists in the field, have no work right now. They are hanging on by thei…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:30AM

Rachel John, Zizi Strallen, and Cassidy Janson Share Their Holiday Plans and Hopes for 2021 by Dan Meyer

An exclusive interview with the stars of The Theatre Channel’s “Hopeful Holidays.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Sunset Boulevard in Concert, Curve Online ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard in concert presented online by Curve Leicester At Home initiative. This post REVIEW: Sunset Boulevard in Concert, …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:42AM

Maintaining Whoville: Interview with Designers Chris Rynne and Shelly Williams by Colden Lamb

For the past twenty-three years, The Old Globe’s production of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!: The Musical has become an established and cherished holiday tradition in the Sa…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:23AM

Chennai’s New Theatre Group, The Art Factory, Debuts with a Virtual Production by The Hindu

Chennai-based theatre group, The Art Factory, debuts with an anthology of Tamil and English short plays Aparna R had no background in theatre whatsoever, except the odd dramatics classes bac…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:12AM

$456,000 awarded in 'transformational' Advancing Black Arts grants by Marylynne Pitz / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Record funding by Heinz Endowments and Pittsburgh Foundation includes cash grants of $500 each to 79 artists during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM

’An undeniable triumph’: SUNSET BOULVARD IN CONCERT – Leicester Curve (Online review) ★★★★★ by Luca Molinari

The Curve, Leicester’s production of Sunset Boulevard takes the streaming of live theatre to a new level, not only with its music and storytelling, all performed by a wonderful cast, but a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Virtual New Year’s Eve Shows! by Cabaret Hotspot!

David Sabella, Sue Matsuki and the staff of Cabaret Hotspot! wish you all a Happy, Healthy, Music-Filled 2021! Here are some of the virtual shows happening on New Year’s Eve! Enjoy! *A VIR…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:10AM

SAVE OUR CLUBS! GoFundMe Links to make a donation. by Cabaret Hotspot!

Cabaret Hotspot! would like to encourage you to help SAVE OUR CLUBS! Please make a donation directly to the club’s GoFundMe campaigns below. No amount is too small, just whatever you can a…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:09AM

Sun., 12/27 @ 6:30 pm David Maiocco’s Virtual Variety Hour by Cabaret Hotspot!

David Maiocco’s Virtual Variety Hour welcomes Sue Matsuki! Sunday, December 27th @ 6:30 pm EST On Facebook Live:  https://www.facebook.com/david.maiocco This Virtual Piano Bar and Variety…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:08AM

Now to 12/31 Norm Lewis “Christmastime is Here” On Demand by Cabaret Hotspot!

54 BELOW PREMIERES NORM LEWIS in “CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE” Currently On-Demand NOW through to December 31st Information & Tickets here:  https://54below.com/events/norm-lewis-2/ Tick…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:07AM

On-Demand to 1/18/21 “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” by Cabaret Hotspot!

Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch in “A Swinging Birdland Christmas.” On-Demand NOW through to Monday, January 18th! For information or tickets click here: https://events.bro…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:06AM

On Demand to 1/9/20 Christine Pedi in “Snow Business” by Cabaret Hotspot!

Broadway World is proud to present Christine Pedi in “Snow Business” On demand NOW through January 9th, 2021. Information & Tickets: https://events.broadwayworld.com/event/christine-…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:05AM

Tues., 12/29 @ 7:30 pm (Still A)Live fro Shaprio Hall, Part 4 by Sue Matsuki

(STILL A)LIVE FROM SHAPIRO HALL, PART 4: WHAT THE HELL, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Live on FB and YouTube on Tuesday, Dec. 29th, at 7:00 pm EST Featuring Janice Hall and Adam B Shapiro, with songs, s…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:04AM

Wed., 12/30 @ 2:00 (EST) or 7:00 (UK) Harold Sanditen’s Open Mic Holiday Party! by Cabaret Hotspot!

Harold Sanditen’s Open Mic Holiday Party Wed., December 30th @ 2:00 pm EST and 7:00 pm UK Time Here:  https://www.facebook.com/haroldsanditensopenmic Just 9 days ’til the last Harold Sa…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:03AM

Wed., 12/30 @ 3:00 pm EST Richard Skipper Celebrates Jackie Joseph by Cabaret Hotspot!

Richard Skipper Celebrates Jackie Joseph Wednesday, December 30th @ 3:00 pm EST On Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/RichardSkipperCelebrates or on Richard Skipper Celebrates YouTube C…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:02AM

Fri., 01/01 @ 7:30 pm Carole Demas and Ian Herman in “With You” by Cabaret Hotspot!

Live from Skylight Run sing in the New Year with CAROLE DEMAS and IAN HERMAN in “WITH YOU” Information & Tickets: https://www.musae.me/skylightrun/experiences/885/live-from This ver…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:01AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The week in theatre: Living Newspaper; Angels in Bristol review – quick thinking by Susannah Clapp

Royal Court, London, online; Bristol Old Vic onlineMore than 60 writers and 200 freelancers get to work on the Royal Court’s inspired latest venture, while the Bible gets a Bristol twist …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Centuries of Sound podcast is a museum piped straight into your ears

This fascinating series knits together archive recordings chronicling the evolution of recorded sound

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Games were a lifeline in 2020

This was a year when quarantine brought new players to gaming, while games of the highest quality were launched

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Glimmers of Light: The Theatre Moments That Gave Us Comfort Amid a Chaotic 2020 by Playbill Staff

A surprise Sondheim performance. A face-off with love. A whole lot of streaming events. Here's what brought us joy in a rough year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM