BroadwayStars | Updated Broadway News, Every 5 Minutes.

The fifth in the series, which begins streaming August 5, features premieres by Lloyd Suh, Christopher Oscar Peña, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Stephen Karam.

Linked From Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

In the News: Darren Criss and John Boyega Tapped for New Podcast, Naomi Scott Joins Anthony Ramos in Sci-Fi Comedy Distance, More by Andrew Gans

A Quarantine Lab will explore creating new choreography in a virtual space and will feature the work of A Strange Loop's Raja Feather Kelly.

Linked From Playbill at 05:37PM

Broadway Bares: Zoom In Raises Nearly $600K for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

The annual striptease was presented online due to the ongoing pandemic.

Linked From Playbill at 09:38AM

Stars in the House Reunites Cast of L.A. Law, Including Harry Hamlin, Jimmy Smits, Blair Underwood, Susan Dey, More by Andrew Gans

The August 4 virtual reunion benefits The Actors Fund.

Linked From Playbill at 12:01AM

James Harkness, Lauren Elder, Nathan Salstone Are Part of August 4 Broadway Buskers Virtual Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Ben Cameron hosts the live streamed performance.

Linked From Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, August 3, 2020

Andréa Burns Guest Hosts Stars in the House August 3, Featuring Tracie Thoms and Helen Hunt by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits The Actors Fund.

Linked From Playbill at 04:48PM

In the News: James Jackson Jr. Cast in New Queer Song Cycle Different Stars, Michael Hsu Rosen Will Head Reading of Mike Bartlett Play, More by Andrew Gans

A host of theatre artists join forces for a cover of The Beatles' "(I Get By) With a Little Help From My Friends."

Linked From Playbill at 04:44PM

Tony Nominee Danielle Brooks Will Play Mahalia Jackson in Lifetime Movie From Kenny Leon by Andrew Gans

Leon previously directed Brooks in Much Ado About Nothing.

Linked From Playbill at 01:50PM

Killian & the Comeback Kids, With Taylor A. Purdee, Kassie DePaiva, Shannon O’Boyle, More, Eyes Summer Release by Andrew Gans

Purdee also wrote and directed the new folk-rock musical film.

Linked From Playbill at 11:24AM

Checking In With… Smash Creator Theresa Rebeck, Playwright of Dead Accounts, Seminar, Omnium Gatherum, More by Andrew Gans

Smith & Kraus recently published a new collection of Rebeck's plays, Theresa Rebeck: Complete Plays Volume 5.

Linked From Playbill at 10:57AM

Broadway Actor Patti Karr Dies at 88 by Andrew Gans

Ms. Karr appeared in over 20 Main Stem productions, including as an understudy for Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon, and Michele Lee.

Linked From Playbill at 10:30AM

Clips From Newsies, All Shook Up, Les Misérables, South Pacific Stream on Muny's 2020 Summer Variety Hour Live! August 3 by Andrew Gans

Viewers can also expect performances from Jon Rua, Michael James Scott, and acting couple Beth Leavel and Adam Heller.

Linked From Playbill at 12:00AM

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Stars in the House Spotlights Theatre Raleigh With Producing Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady and More August 2 by Andrew Gans

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

Linked From Playbill at 12:00AM

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Watch Broadway Bares: Zoom In on Playbill August 1 by Andrew Gans

The annual striptease heads online to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Linked From Playbill at 10:37AM

Donmar Warehouse Temporarily Reopens August 1 With Socially Distanced Sound Installation by Andrew Gans

Based on the novel by José Saramago, Blindness is adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Walter Meierjohann.

Linked From Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, July 31, 2020

In the News: Billy Porter and Jennifer Hudson Will Sing in CBS' John Lewis Tribute, Provincetown Theater to Honor Charles Busch, More by Andrew Gans

Et Alia, a femme-fronted and -focused arts alliance, launches July 31.

Linked From Playbill at 03:46PM

Stars in the House Welcomes Audra McDonald, Misty Copeland, Ben Stiller, More to #SaveTheArts August 1 by Andrew Gans

The daily series from Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley celebrates the ongoing campaign.

Linked From Playbill at 11:19AM

Stars in the House Reunites Original Cast of Broadway's Avenue Q, Including Ann Harada, John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, July 31 by Andrew Gans

The virtual reunion benefits The Actors Fund.

Linked From Playbill at 10:30AM

Nathan Lee Graham, Jane Krakowski, Judith Light, More Will Make Guest Appearances in Broadway Bares: Zoom In by Andrew Gans

The annual striptease heads online August 1 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Linked From Playbill at 09:18AM

Broadway Revival of Present Laughter, Starring Tony Winner Kevin Kline, Airs on PBS July 31 by Andrew Gans

The broadcast is part of Great Performances' Broadway at Home series, which also includes The King and I and Much Ado About Nothing.

Linked From Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, July 30, 2020

In the News: Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings for Cooper Union, Anthony Rapp Is Salieri in New Mozart Musical, More by Andrew Gans

Also announced…Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Sam Shepard’s True West head to BroadwayHD.

Linked From Playbill at 05:34PM

Jane Krakowski, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, More Set for Virtual Reading of Beth Henley's The Jacksonian by Andrew Gans

The August 27 reading is part of The New Group's Reunion Reading Series.

Linked From Playbill at 04:21PM

Laurie Metcalf, Daniel K. Isaac, Kelli O'Hara, Andy Lucien, More Set for Final Edition of The Homebound Project by Andrew Gans

The fifth in the series will premiere works by Lloyd Suh, Lena Dunham, Christopher Oscar Peña, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Stephen Karam.

Linked From Playbill at 02:11PM

OLDER >>