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Monday, November 2, 2020

Industry Roundup: New Hires at The Actors Fund, Woolly Mammoth, Broadway Records, More by Dan Meyer

See who has recently joined the team at theatre institutions in New York and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Armie Hammer Joins Virtual Production of Sundogs by Dan Meyer

The Howard Emanuel play streams November 8 on Play-PerView.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Watch Derrick Baskin, Daniel J. Watts, and Brett Williams Pay Tribute to Louis Armstrong by Dan Meyer

The video is part of Armstrong Now!, a tribute series to the jazz artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Stage Door with Hadestown and Jagged Little Pill, Go Down the Rabbit Hole to Wonderland, and More Digital Experiences This November by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects continues with a new monthly slate of virtual theatre programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Spotlight on Black Broadway Producers: Rashad Chambers by Dan Meyer

How this man combined his law degree, business acumen, and love of theatre to become a Broadway producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:46AM

Adrienne Warren, Brandon Victor Dixon, Jomama Jones Lead We The People November 2 by Dan Meyer

The pre-election digital event is presented by The Public Theater's Public Works initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 1, 2020

Spotlight on Black Broadway Producers: Irene Gandy by Dan Meyer

The powerhouse press agent is also a no-nonsense producer. Why she thinks fixing a communication breakdown can lead to major industry change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM
Saturday, October 31, 2020

Spotlight on Black Broadway Producers: Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey by Dan Meyer

The four-time Tony-nominated duo behind the all-Black Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Eclipsed, and more reveal their path to success.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM
Friday, October 30, 2020

What Arts Workers Need to Know About Proposed Legislation to Support Those Struggling Due to COVID-19 by Dan Meyer

A breakdown of past proposals and the status of current relief bills for the arts industry that sit before Congress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:43PM

What Are Blair Underwood, Chita Rivera, and Leslie Odom Jr.’s Favorite Broadway Memories? by Dan Meyer

The stars shared their best stage experiences on The Today Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Black Broadway Producers You Should Know by Dan Meyer

If we want more diverse stories, more representative casting, more inclusive staffs, it begins with producers. We illuminate the names behind the marquee lights working to change theatre fro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Listen to The Prom Stars James Corden, Jo Ellen Pellman, More Sing 'Tonight Belongs to You' From Movie Soundtrack by Dan Meyer

The first single from Ryan Murphy’s film adaptation of the Broadway musical dropped October 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Rock On With Grunge Love Story Shiner October 30 by Dan Meyer

The Christian Durso play stars Susannah Perkins and Paul Pontrelli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Listen to Carrie Hope Fletcher Sing “Bad Cinderella” From Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella by Dan Meyer

A cast album has already been recorded, the composer announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM
Thursday, October 29, 2020

BIPOC Producers Form Organization to Create Equitable Theatre Landscape by Dan Meyer

The Industry Standard Group is founded by Rashad V. Chambers, Miranda Gohh, Adam Hyndman, Toni R. Isreal, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Watch Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo Sing 'Come What May' From Moulin Rouge! Musical by Dan Meyer

The two were recently Tony-nominated for their performances in the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

Phylicia Rashad Directs David Alan Grier and More in Digital Production of Race October 29 by Dan Meyer

The David Mamet play follows three lawyers who deliberate defending a white man charged with rape.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Say His Name 3 Times and Meet Beetlejuice Alums at the Virtual Stage Door October 29! 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, October 28, 2020

Holidate Streams October 28 With Kristin Chenoweth, Emma Roberts, More by Dan Meyer

The holiday movie season kicks off with the new Netflix film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Aretha Franklin Biopic Respect, Starring Jennifer Hudson, Delayed Again by Dan Meyer

The cast also includes Broadway veterans Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Forest Whitaker, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Kimberly Scott, and Tituss Burgess.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Get Spooked October 28 With a Ghostlight Tour From Broadway Up Close and Playbill by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Gavin Lee, Kerry Butler, More Star in Virtual A Very Brady Musical October 28 by Dan Meyer

The Ogunquit Playhouse benefit makes appropriate use of the Brady Brunch squares in the theatre-via-Zoom era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Anthony Veneziale Hosts Halloween Is Not Cancelled October 28 for The Actors Fund by Dan Meyer

The special event features Elvira, Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Olivier Winner Sam Tutty, Aisha Jawando, Alice Fearn, More to Perform Live at the Palace Theatre in London by Dan Meyer

The Show Must Go On! will feature performers from several U.K. musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Collective of Off-Broadway Theatres File Lawsuit to Reopen by Dan Meyer

Eight small NYC venues have united to fight against Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio's pandemic closures and restrictions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Monday, October 26, 2020

Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor-Led Romeo and Juliet to Be Adapted for the Screen by Dan Meyer

The project hails from London's Natoinal Theatre, which had planned to present the play this summer prior to the coronavirus shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM

Pan Asian Rep, Repertorio Español, More Join National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for It Can’t Happen Here by Dan Meyer

The virtual production is presented in Yiddish, English, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, and Hebrew.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch October 26–30 by Dan Meyer

The Sanderson Sisters return, Goodspeed Musicals hosts a gala, and more online offerings this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM
Sunday, October 25, 2020

Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet, More Win Big at the 2020 Olivier Awards by Dan Meyer

The awards were presented in a TV special October 25.

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