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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Watch NAMT’s 32nd Annual Festival of New Musicals November 19–20 by Dan Meyer

The works range from a Salem witch trials opera to a musical about a boy with green, scaly skin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Valisia LeKae and Daniel J. Watts Star in Scenes From Sweet Lorraine The Play November 19 by Dan Meyer

The special digital production is a benefit for Stand Up To Cancer and the Equity in the Arts and Culture Committee of the Brooklyn NAACP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Go Way Down to Hadestown and Hang Out With Cast Members of the Tony-Winning Musical November 19 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects teams up with Broadway Roulette's Elizabeth Durand Streisand for a virtual hangout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Watch Paolo Montalbán Sing 'Ten Minutes Ago' on R&H Goes Pop!–At Home by Dan Meyer

The stage and screen star played Prince Christopher opposite Brandy in the 1997 musical film adaptation of Cinderella.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Interactive and Virtual Murder Mystery Citizen Detective Opens November 18 by Dan Meyer

The Geffen Stayhouse production has been extended through February 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Watch Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke in the One Night in Miami... Trailer by Dan Meyer

Based on Olivier nominee Kemp Powers’ stage play, the film is directed by Oscar winner Regina King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

National Theatre's Death of England: Delroy Will Stream for Free by Dan Meyer

The solo play by Clint Dyer and Roy Williams stars Michael Balogun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Calling All Writers: Scranton Scratch Night Seeking Play Submissions by Dan Meyer

The competition, led by Pink House Productions and Scranton Shakespeare Festival, provides a space for up-and-coming theatre artists to find work and get paid.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:22AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Go Down the Rabbit Hole in Immersive Saving Wonderland November 20 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects and Seize the Show bring you a family-friendly interactive theatre production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Center Theatre Group Adds Oklahoma! and A Christmas Carol to 2021–2022 Season by Dan Meyer

The Los Angeles company now aims to reopen in August 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Watch Ute Lemper, Sally Ann Triplett, David Hasselhoff, and Dozens More Sing 'All That Jazz' From Chicago by Dan Meyer

Over 150 alums from the Broadway, West End, and international productions took part in the 24-year anniversary video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Amber Gray, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Phillipa Soo, More Set for Rescheduled Ars Nova Forever Telethon by Dan Meyer

The 24-hour live stream includes cast reunions for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and KPOP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Broadbend, Arkansas, The Dark Star From Harlem, The Wrong Man, More Nominated for Audelco’s 2020 VIV Awards by Dan Meyer

Page 73’s production of Zora Howard’s Stew led this year’s pack with nine nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM
Monday, November 16, 2020

Manhattan Theatre Club Will Present Broadway Bow of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues by Dan Meyer

The company has also set new dates for How I Learned to Drive with Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Go Way Down to Hadestown November 19 and Hang Out With Cast Members of the Tony-Winning Musical by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects teams up with Broadway Roulette's Elizabeth Durand Streisand for a virtual hangout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

How Broadway Plus Is Forging New Connections Between Broadway Fans and Artists During a Pandemic by Dan Meyer

The platform is offering virtual and in-person experiences that bring people face-to-face with their favorite stars, including Alex Brightman and Patti Murin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

The Minutes Aims to Reopen in 2022, But Will Have to Find a New Home by Dan Meyer

The Tracy Letts play will not run at the Cort Theatre due to planned renovations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

2020 Holiday Streaming Guide: Christmas on the Square, Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical, Jingle Jangle, More by Dan Meyer

Christine Baranski, Matthew Morrison, Phylicia Rashad, Ali Stroker, and many more spread seasonal cheer on screen this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

Macbeth, Starring Patrick Stewart and Kate Fleetwood, Begins Streaming November 16 by Dan Meyer

The Peabody-winning cinematic adaptation is based on the 2008 Broadway production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New York Theatre Workshop Presents November 16 by Dan Meyer

The Off-Broadway institution also kicks off The Cooking Project November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, November 13, 2020

Explore the Origins of Broadway on an Interactive Virtual Tour November 17 by Dan Meyer

Tim Dolan guides Broadway fans around the theatre district and beyond from the comfort of their homes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04PM

Tony Winner Katrina Lenk Cast in Season 4 of Netflix's Ozark by Dan Meyer

The Broadway favorite will play the CEO of a biopharmaceutical company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Ryan Murphy and Netflix Join The Legend of Georgia McBride Movie, Starring Jim Parsons by Dan Meyer

With The Prom's premiere on the horizon, Murphy also shared an update on his A Chorus Line limited series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Valisia LeKae and Daniel J. Watts to Play Lorraine Hansberry and James Baldwin for One Night Only by Dan Meyer

The special digital production is a benefit for Stand Up To Cancer and the Equity in the Arts and Culture Committee of the Brooklyn NAACP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Starring Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Forest Whitaker, More, Streams on Netflix November 13 by Dan Meyer

The Netflix holiday musical, featuring songs by John Legend, debuts November 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Aisha Jawando, Alice Fearn, More Star in West End Unplugged Vol. 1, Streaming November 13 by Dan Meyer

The free digital concert features songs from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Wicked, Come From Away, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Airs on PBS November 13 by Dan Meyer

The documentary features interviews with Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Hal Prince, and several original cast members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 12, 2020

What Do Critics Think of the Netflix Holiday Musical Jingle Jangle? by Dan Meyer

The film features Tony winners Phylicia Rashad and Anika Noni Rose, with songs by John Legend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Broadway Favorite Isaac Powell Joins Dear Evan Hansen Film by Dan Meyer

The casting marks the West Side Story star's feature film debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Tony Nominee Josh Young and Emily Padgett Welcome Second Child by Dan Meyer

The couple unveiled their newborn in an Instagram video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

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