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Monday, April 19, 2021

Audra McDonald, Vanessa Williams, Sanaa Lathan, More Set for 50in50: Shattering the Glass Ceiling Monologue Series by Andrew Gans

Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre presents the virtual premiere, featuring 50 stories from 50 Black women from around the world.

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Idina Menzel, Kelly Marie Tran, Patrick Wilson, More Join 2021 Lineup for MCC's Miscast by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser features stage and screen stars performing songs from roles in which they wouldn't traditionally be cast.

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, More Celebrate The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) April 18 by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley, Matthew Broderick, André De Shields, Jane Krakowski, Bernadette Peters, and Lillias White are also part of The York Theatre Company benefit.

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

Stars in the House Reunites The Producers Stars Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Cady Huffman, More April 17 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

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Perfect Crime Resumes Performances Off-Broadway April 17 by Andrew Gans

The production is the first in New York City that utilizes live actors to receive reopening approval by Actors' Equity.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration! Will Feature Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Ruthie Ann Miles, More by Andrew Gans

Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz will offer a sneak peek of LCT’s upcoming 2021–2022 season.

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Stars in the House Celebrates Assassins April 16 With Michael Cerveris, Terrence Mann, Debra Monk, More by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

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Simon Russell Beale Will Star in World Premiere of Nina Raine’s Bach & Sons at London's Bridge Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Bridge season will also include Suzan-Lori Parks’ White Noise and Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust—La Belle Sauvage.

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Tina, Slave Play, Pride Plays, More Win Casting Society of America's 2021 Artios Awards by Andrew Gans

Yvette Nicole Brown hosted the April 15 virtual ceremony.

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Exclusive: Listen to Frozen's Ciara Renée Sing Michael Mott's 'Lost in Love' by Andrew Gans

The song will be featured on Mott's new EP The Only One.

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Assassins Celebration, Featuring Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Hillary Clinton, Alums of the Musical, More, Presented April 15 by Andrew Gans

The free virtual event features cast members of the original Off-Broadway production, the Broadway revival, and John Doyle’s upcoming CSC staging.

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Candace Bushnell's Solo Show Is There Still Sex in the City? Will Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Pennsylvania venue in June.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

2021 Lucille Lortel Awards Will Honor Off-Broadway Excellence With Pre-Taped Special by Andrew Gans

The May 2 evening will benefit The Actors Fund.

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Charity Angél Dawson, Carly Hughes, Joey Contreras, More Set for Virtual Broadway's Future Concert by Andrew Gans

The free evening will spotlight the work of emerging Broadway talent created in response to the pandemic.

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Checking In With… Come From Away's Josh Breckenridge by Andrew Gans

The actor will release his debut album of original songs, Monotony, in May.

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Stars in the House Reunites Cagney & Lacey's Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, and Martin Kove April 14 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

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Bryant Park Will Present 25 Live Performances This Summer by Andrew Gans

The socially distanced Picnic Performances series will kick off in June with the New York Philharmonic.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Perfect Crime Will Reopen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The production is the first in New York City that utilizes live actors to receive reopening approval by Actors' Equity.

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Eva Noblezada Joins Brandon Wardell in Amblin's Family Comedy Easter Sunday by Andrew Gans

Jay Chandrasekhar directs the film, based on the life and comedy of Jo Koy.

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Tony Winner Mimi Lien to Redesign Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza as a Literal Green Space by Andrew Gans

"The Green" is part of the Restart Stages initiative to kick start the performing arts sector on the cultural campus.

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Original Dreamgirls Reunite for RWQuarantunes Concert, Raising Over $1.3 Million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

The virtual event also featured performances by Tony winners Heather Headley, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, and James Monroe Iglehart.

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Brittany K. Allen Named Winner of 2021 Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award by Andrew Gans

Writer and actor Allen will receive a year-long residency at The Lark.

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Brenda Braxton Guest Hosts Stars in the House April 13 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

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The Last 5 Years, Starring Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards, Begins Encore Stream April 13 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Jason Michael Webb directs the Drama League-nominated production of the Jason Robert Brown musical.

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Stars in the House Reunites The Kids Are All Right's Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, More April 10 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

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Friday, April 9, 2021

Stars in the House Celebrates Broadway Cares With Executive Director Tom Viola April 9 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Audra McDonald, Vanessa Williams, Sanaa Lathan, More Set for 50in50: Shattering the Glass Ceiling Monologue Series by Andrew Gans

Idina Menzel, Kelly Marie Tran, Patrick Wilson, More Join 2021 Lineup for MCC's Miscast by Andrew Gans

Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, More Celebrate The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) April 18 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Reunites The Producers Stars Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Cady Huffman, More April 17 by Andrew Gans

Perfect Crime Resumes Performances Off-Broadway April 17 by Andrew Gans

A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration! Will Feature Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Ruthie Ann Miles, More by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Assassins April 16 With Michael Cerveris, Terrence Mann, Debra Monk, More by Andrew Gans

Simon Russell Beale Will Star in World Premiere of Nina Raine’s Bach & Sons at London's Bridge Theatre by Andrew Gans

Tina, Slave Play, Pride Plays, More Win Casting Society of America's 2021 Artios Awards by Andrew Gans

Exclusive: Listen to Frozen's Ciara Renée Sing Michael Mott's 'Lost in Love' by Andrew Gans

Assassins Celebration, Featuring Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Hillary Clinton, Alums of the Musical, More, Presented April 15 by Andrew Gans

Candace Bushnell's Solo Show Is There Still Sex in the City? Will Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse by Andrew Gans

2021 Lucille Lortel Awards Will Honor Off-Broadway Excellence With Pre-Taped Special by Andrew Gans

Charity Angél Dawson, Carly Hughes, Joey Contreras, More Set for Virtual Broadway's Future Concert by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… Come From Away's Josh Breckenridge by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Reunites Cagney & Lacey's Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, and Martin Kove April 14 by Andrew Gans

Bryant Park Will Present 25 Live Performances This Summer by Andrew Gans

Perfect Crime Will Reopen Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Eva Noblezada Joins Brandon Wardell in Amblin's Family Comedy Easter Sunday by Andrew Gans

Tony Winner Mimi Lien to Redesign Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza as a Literal Green Space by Andrew Gans

Original Dreamgirls Reunite for RWQuarantunes Concert, Raising Over $1.3 Million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

Brittany K. Allen Named Winner of 2021 Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award by Andrew Gans

Brenda Braxton Guest Hosts Stars in the House April 13 by Andrew Gans

The Last 5 Years, Starring Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards, Begins Encore Stream April 13 by Andrew Gans

Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo Will Star in Stream of Waiting for Godot by Andrew Gans

Date Set for Stream of Waiting for Godot Starring Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Will Reunite The Producers Stars Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Cady Huffman, More by Andrew Gans

Jenifer Lewis, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, More Will Be Honored at 35th Annual MAC Awards by Andrew Gans

London's The Last 5 Years to Transfer to West End by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Reunites The Kids Are All Right's Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, More April 10 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Broadway Cares With Executive Director Tom Viola April 9 by Andrew Gans