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Friday, December 11, 2020

High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special Debuts December 11 on Disney+ by Dan Meyer

The festive special features cast members Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Giving Voice, A Documentary About the August Wilson Monologues Competition, Heads to Netflix December 11 by Dan Meyer

Budding stage performers shine in the film, also featuring Tony winners Viola Davis and Denzel Washington.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Idina Menzel, George Salazar More Join You’re a Green One, Mr. Finch by Dan Meyer

The Broadway Green Alliance concert streams December 18 on Playbill.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Your Guide to Streaming A Christmas Carol in 2020 by Dan Meyer

A list of which theatre companies are offering digital streams of the Dickens holiday favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Camille A. Brown, Donja R. Love, More Receive Grants from Barrington Stage Company by Dan Meyer

Spark Grants consisting of $2,500 were distributed to nearly a dozen theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Read Reviews for Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical on NBC, Starring Matthew Morrison by Dan Meyer

The special was based on the musical adaptation of the holiday favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Read the Reviews for Wild Mountain Thyme, Starring Emily Blunt and Jamie Dornan by Dan Meyer

The film is a stage-to-screen adaptation of John Patrick Shanley’s Outside Mullingar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Krystina Alabado, Jawan M. Jackson, Victor Garber, Tovah Feldshuh, More Join Home for the Holidays Concert by Dan Meyer

The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit, sponsored by Cadillac, streams December 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Listen to Anna Chlumsky as Chemist Rosalind Franklin in Clip From Photograph 51 by Dan Meyer

The Anna Ziegler play is part of Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Audible season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Streaming Concert to Benefit The Actors Fund by Dan Meyer

The Seaview Productions event builds off of the crowdsourced social media sensation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Watch Aisha Jackson Sing Cinderella's 'A Lovely Night' on R&H Goes Pop!–At Home by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum has been seen in Frozen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Waitress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Watch Anika Noni Rose Sing 'With Love' From Jingle Jangle in New Music Video by Dan Meyer

The bonus song from the holiday Netflix musical features the Tony winner and young star Madalen Mills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Watch Anthony Ramos' Self-Tape Audition for the Cats Movie by Dan Meyer

The In The Heights and Hamilton star shared the video on Twitter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

WATCH: The Prom's Kerry Washington and Ariana DeBose on Their Immediate Mother-Daughter Bond and More by Dan Meyer

The movie is a "celebration" of "the most brave act of vulnerability."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Playbill's Guide to Hosting a Broadway-Themed Virtual Holiday Party With Stella Artois by Dan Meyer

Plus: Win a personalized Jagged Little Pill virtual concert experience with Lauren Patten, Sean Allen Krill, and Elizabeth Stanley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Virtual 2-Part Hamilton Tour, With Playbill Social Selects and Broadway Up Close, Concludes December 9 by Dan Meyer

Retrace the steps of Alexander Hamilton—and the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical's creation—with Tim Dolan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical Special, Starring Matthew Morrison, Airs on NBC December 9 by Dan Meyer

Denis O’Hare, Booboo Stewart, and Amelia Minto co-star in the holiday presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 8, 2020

WATCH: The Prom's Kerry Washington and Ariana DeBose on Their Immediate Mother-Daughter Bond by Dan Meyer

The movie is a "celebration" of "the most brave act of vulnerability."

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:13PM

Try Out These Holiday Cocktails From Broadway Bartender Joseph Ortiz by Dan Meyer

The theatre professional offers some festive ideas for a virtual party this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Watch Andrew Rannells and Jimmy Fallon Recap a Dumpster Fire Year in 2020: The Musical by Dan Meyer

The pair used songs from Hamilton, Wicked, Dreamgirls, Cats, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Watch Denzel Washington and Viola Davis Honor August Wilson in Giving Voice Clip by Dan Meyer

The Tony winners discuss the playwright’s impact on young performers and themselves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Monday, December 7, 2020

Tony Winner Kenny Leon Joins Roundabout Theatre Company as Senior Resident Director by Dan Meyer

Leon most recently directed the Tony-nominated A Soldier’s Play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Tony Winner and Soap Opera Favorite Peg Murray Dies at 96 by Dan Meyer

The star originated the role of Fraulein Kost in Cabaret and appeared on All My Children for 13 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Caroline Rhea and Mario Cantone Spent Interesting High School Years With Insurance Scams and Digital Technology Confusion by Dan Meyer

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth talks about the New Works Virtual Festival and Liz Larsen's experience in Starmites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens, and Mike Ockrent’s A Christmas Carol Begins in the West End December 7 by Dan Meyer

Brian Conley stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, with Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Matt Jay-Willis, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 6, 2020

Decorate Your Tree With These Festive Broadway Show Ornaments by Dan Meyer

From Broadway Cares’ Norma Desmond to Hamilton and Wicked, the Playbill Store has plenty of holiday flair for your tree.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, December 4, 2020

Jeremy O. Harris and NYTW Launch $50K Commission for New Works by Dan Meyer

Two Black womxn will be selected in the commission's inaugural year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Jeremy O. Harris and NYTW Launch $50K Commissions for New Works by Dan Meyer

Two Black womxn, each receiving a $50,000 commission, will be selected in the inaugural year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, James Graham at Work on Animal Farm Musical by Dan Meyer

The show is aiming for a spring 2021 workshop ahead of a West End debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

The Prom Movie Soundtrack Drops December 4 by Dan Meyer

Listen to Meryl Streep, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Nicole Kidman, Jo Ellen Pellman and more sing out ahead of the Netflix film's release.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Death Drop, Starring Monét X Change and Courtney Act, Begins in London December 4 by Dan Meyer

The RuPaul's Drag Race alums are caught in a murder mystery at the Garrick Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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