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Monday, October 19, 2020

April Matthis to Lead Toni Stone Virtual Reading on Play-PerView by Dan Meyer

The cast and director from Roundabout’s 2019 production reunite in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Stage and Screen Star Anthony Chisholm Dies at 77 by Dan Meyer

The performer starred in four August Wilson productions on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his work in Radio Golf.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Amanda Kloots’ Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero Due in 2021 by Dan Meyer

Kloots’ memoir about her life with the late actor will hit bookshelves next summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Broadway Baby Takes Readers on a Dream Journey to the Stage by Dan Meyer

The illustrated children’s book from Russell Miller is available for pre-order October 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Red Bull Theater Presents Anchuli Felicia King's Keene October 19 by Dan Meyer

The virtual reading is directed by Ethan McSweeny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, October 17, 2020

David Byrne's American Utopia Debuts on HBO October 17 by Dan Meyer

The Spike Lee-directed special was recorded at Broadway's Hudson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 16, 2020

Alice Fearn, Layton Williams, More Set for West End Musical Christmas—Live at the Palace Theatre by Dan Meyer

The socially distant production will bring holiday cheer to London audiences this December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

Alfie Boe: Bring Him Home Concert Streams October 16 by Dan Meyer

The two-time Olivier winner sings hits from Les Misérables and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Radio Production of Shipwreck, Starring Raúl Esparza, Drops October 16 by Dan Meyer

Saheem Ali directs the Anne Washburn play for the airwaves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 Streams on Netflix October 16 by Dan Meyer

The film, inspired by true events, features Tony winners Mark Rylance, Eddie Redmayne, and Frank Langella.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

St. Ann’s Warehouse Streams Phyllida Lloyd’s All-Female Henry IV October 16 by Dan Meyer

Harriet Walter stars in the title role of Shakespeare's history play, now set in a women's prison.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 15, 2020

Help Solve a Broadway Mystery in All About Evil October 16 by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

Women of Color on Broadway Concert, Honoring LaChanze and Melba Moore, Will Stream October 21 by Dan Meyer

The special, filmed in February, features newly announced Tony nominee Celia Rose Gooding, Kuhoo Verma, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

How to Help Arts Workers During an Unprecedented Era of Theatre by Dan Meyer

Tony Award nominations are in, but industry members need your support as theatres remain dark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein Will Host Live Stream for ALS Support by Dan Meyer

Luker revealed her diagnosis with the degenerative illness in February 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Judith Light, David Hyde Pierce, Leslie Uggams, More Join In Our America Concert by Dan Meyer

The Broadway for Biden fundraiser has also tapped David Henry Hwang, José Rivera, and more to write new material.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Watch Daniel J. Watts Perform the Jazz-Inspired Spoken Word ‘Fish Heads’ by Dan Meyer

The Tina star is one of several artists participating in the Armstrong Now! showcase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

In the News: Christiani Pitts Joins Netflix Rom-Com From Alicia Keys, Wicked Stars Sing for Jerad Bortz, More by Dan Meyer

Plus: Liesl Tommy and Lea Delaria will head the ACLU and NYCLU's upcoming Sing Out for Freedom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Artistic Director Peter DuBois Steps Down at Huntington Theatre Company by Dan Meyer

The change in leadership at the Boston regional theatre follows a number of complaints by staffers and a subsequent investigation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Watch Telly Leung Sing 'Climb Ev’ry Mountain' on R&H Goes Pop! – At Home by Dan Meyer

The Broadway star and Glee alum performs the Rodgers and Hammerstein anthem from The Sound of Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Anthony Veneziale Will Host Halloween Is Not Cancelled for The Actors Fund by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Les Misérables Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer Dies at 95 by Dan Meyer

The writer also worked as a theatre and television critic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Paula Vogel’s Bard at the Gate Series Presents Origin Story October 14 by Dan Meyer

The Dan LeFranc play stars Anula Navlekar, Brandon E. Burton, Edmund Donovan, Zoe Mann, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A 2-Part Virtual Hamilton Tour Concludes October 14 With 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

Nikki M. James, Mauricio Martínez, More Perform Excerpts From New Musicals October 14 by Dan Meyer

The Broadway stars highlight Love & Southern D!scomfort and Present Perfect.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Morgan Freeman, Phylicia Rashad, More Star in October 14 Virtual Reading of The Best Man by Dan Meyer

The Gore Vidal play kicks of the fall season of Spotlight on Plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Read Reviews for the Filmed Version What the Constitution Means to Me by Dan Meyer

The Broadway production of Heidi Schreck's play heads to Amazon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

The Thanksgiving Play, Dear Elizabeth, More Works by Female Playwrights Set for Spotlight on Plays in Spring 2021 by Dan Meyer

The new lineup includes newly announced "MacArthur Genius" Larissa FastHorse, Pearl Cleage, Adrienne Kennedy, and Sarah Ruhl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Alanis Morissette and Jagged Little Pill Cast Reunite October 13 for the Biden Victory Fund by Dan Meyer

The company of the Broadway musical hosts a virtual fundraiser to support the Biden-Harris election campaign.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM

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