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Friday, August 7, 2020

International Musical Collaboration WeSongCycle to Debut from P.A. Tokyo August 8 by Dan Meyer

The creators were advised by Telly Leung, Stafford Arima, and Mariko Kojima, with Rob Rokicki as a mentor.

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

William Jackson Harper, Aja Naomi King, Madeline Brewer, More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Audible Season by Dan Meyer

Casting is now complete for four of the summer theatre's 2020 Audible presentations.

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Jiréh Breon Holder's In The Southern Breeze, a Spotlight on Critics of Color, More Virtual Offerings From Rattlestick Playwrights by Dan Meyer

The Off-Broadway company continues its slate of digital programming this August.

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Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jasmine Cephas Jones to Celebrate Women's Suffrage by Dan Meyer

The trio will appear with Lin-Manuel Miranda during a fundraiser hosted by the Latino Victory Fund.

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21 Theatre Reads to Enjoy in Summer 2020 by Dan Meyer

These recent and upcoming books offer something for any lover of the stage.

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The Sappho Project Launches The W*rk Lab for Women and TGNC Musical Theatre Creators by Dan Meyer

Three musicals will be selected to receive financial support and development opportunities.

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Megan Hilty and Marc Shaiman Reunite Virtually August 6 to Talk Smash, Broadway, and More by Dan Meyer

The stage favorites appear on the latest episode of BPN Town Hall: My Broadway Memory.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams Love Stories Beginning August 6 by Dan Meyer

The original piece hails from Judith Jamison in collaboration with Rennie Harris and Robert Battle.

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Help Solve a Broadway Mystery in All About Evil August 6 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects teams up with Seize the Show for an interactive theatre experience.

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Outdoor Production of Godspell Begins Previews at Berkshire Theatre Group August 6 by Dan Meyer

The Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak musical is directed by Alan Filderman.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Daveed Diggs, Anthony Ramos, Ariana DeBose, Ephraim Sykes Set for 2nd #Ham4Change by Dan Meyer

The Hamilton alums join forces to raise money for various social justice organizations.

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Oakland Theater Project to Stage Equity-Approved, Drive-In Production of The Waste Land by Dan Meyer

The world premiere adaptation of T.S. Eliot's poem stars Lisa Ramirez.

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Michael James Scott, Jessica Keenan-Wynn, More Broadway Favorites Star in Murder Mystery Musical Series Streaming August 5 by Dan Meyer

Alex Newell, Krystina Alabado, Carolee Carmello, and Jeremy Jordan will also appear in the nine-episode A Killer Party.

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World Premiere of Three Kings Delayed Again as Andrew Scott Continues to Recover From Surgery by Dan Meyer

The new play by Stephen Beresford will be live streamed from the Old Vic stage.

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Join Tim Dolan on a Virtual Tour of Broadway August 5 With Playbill Social Selects by Dan Meyer

At This Theatre shares the stories of historical theatres in Times Square and beyond.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett to Reprise Cyrano Roles in MGM Movie Musical Adaptation by Dan Meyer

The updated take co-created by Erica Schmidt played Off-Broadway last year.

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Jake David Smith Joins Arielle Jacobs to Perform a Sneak Preview of Between the Lines by Dan Meyer

New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series August lineup includes the Broadway alums and more.

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Hey, Big Spender: Spend a Little Time With Nurse Ratched in New Trailer by Dan Meyer

The Netflix series from Ryan Murphy stars Sarah Paulson, as well as Tony winners Cynthia Nixon and Sophie Okonedo.

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The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals Take Over the August 4 Edition of The 24-Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

A group of up-and-coming performers, writers, directors, composers, and more debut their work.

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Watch Sophia Anne Caruso's New Music Video for Her Single 'Toys' by Dan Meyer

The Beetlejuice star returns with a moody, atmospheric love song.

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Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason to Virtually Reunite for The Letters of Noël Coward by Dan Meyer

The production from Bay Street Theater is curated and directed by Bob Balaban.

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Digital Streaming Platforms Emerge as Live Theatre Shifts Online by Dan Meyer

Ma-Yi Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Broadway Unlocked, and more are providing the technological resources for theatre companies during the shutdown.

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Tony Winner Ali Stroker to Star in Lifetime Movie Christmas Ever After by Dan Meyer

The movie will also star Mario Lopez, Kelly Rowland, and Betty White.

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Watch West End Favorite Hadley Fraser Perform 'Looking at the Moon,' Winner of A Song For Our Time Contest by Dan Meyer

The song was written by Amir Shoenfeld and Caitlyn Burt.

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Arielle Jacobs and Jason Gotay to Perform Sneak Preview of Between the Lines by Dan Meyer

New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series August lineup includes the Broadway alums and more.

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Tony Winner Paulo Szot Will Release Brazilian Classical Album by Dan Meyer

The double LP features piano and vocal pieces by composer Claudio Santoro.

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Geffen Playhouse Names 6 Playwrights for Next Cycle of The Writers' Room by Dan Meyer

This year's cohort will begin meeting virtually in September.

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New Dates Set for Broadway Cares' First-Ever Virtual 5K by Dan Meyer

Runners, walkers, dancers, and more can raise money for those negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Friday, July 31, 2020

Watch Chloe Davis Pay Tribute to Camille A. Brown, Debbie Allen, George Faison, and More Black Choreographers by Dan Meyer

The Muny artist created a moving dance piece at the St. Louis outdoor venue.

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Watch Quentin Garzón and Adam Jacobs Sing "Make It Right" From The Prince of Egypt by Dan Meyer

The pair gave a virtual performance from the Stephen Schwartz musical, which debuted in the West End earlier this year.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Barrington Stage Company's Harry Clarke Will Now Be Staged Outdoors by Dan Meyer

The production moves outside in accordance with Massachusetts COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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