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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Amazon Prime to Release The Glorias, Starring Oscar Winners Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander by Dan Meyer

The Gloria Steinem biopic, directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, is bypassing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

The Glorias, Starring Oscar Winners Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander, Heads to Prime Video by Dan Meyer

The Gloria Steinem biopic, directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, is bypassing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

New York Theatre Barn Presents Excerpts From Sean’s Story and Clicquot August 19 by Dan Meyer

The works follow a young Black man in love and a woman who changed the champagne industry forever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Join Tim Dolan on a Virtual Tour of Broadway August 19 With Playbill Social Selects by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Industry Roundup: New Hires at Dramatists Guild, A.R.T./New York, Theatre Philadelphia, More by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Keala Settle Will Perform a Live Virtual Concert for Covenant House by Dan Meyer

Proceeds will go to the organization's upcoming Sleep Out: Stage and Screen to support homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Watch Billy Porter Perform 'For What It’s Worth' During the Democratic National Convention by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner was backed by songwriter Stephen Stills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM
Monday, August 17, 2020

Terence Archie, Ahmad Simmons, More Launch Black Broadway Men Collective by Dan Meyer

The group serves all self-identifying Black men who work on stage or behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Anthony Wayne, James T. Lane, More Launch Black Broadway Men by Dan Meyer

The group serves all self-identifying Black men who work on stage or behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Catch a Sneak Peek of Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson in Love in the Time of Corona by Dan Meyer

Plus, the real-life Broadway couple talks about filming a limited series in their home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Eisa Davis, Nikkole Salter, More Will Perform in Theatre for One: Here We Are by Dan Meyer

The stars will read works by Lynn Nottage, Lydia R. Diamond, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Kate Baldwin, More to Offer Live, In-Person Concerts at Open Jar Studios by Dan Meyer

The socially distant performances will raise money for a variety of Broadway-related charities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Saturday, August 15, 2020

Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Gets Virtual Reading August 15 by Dan Meyer

Members of the original Off-Broadway cast reunite for Kristoffer Diaz's dramedy, with Justin Kirk joining the ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tony Nominee Christopher Jackson Presents Live Stream Concert August 15 by Dan Meyer

The Hamilton Tony nominee and In The Heights alum performs at Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, More Appear on Final #Ham4Change August 15 by Dan Meyer

The Hamilton alums go live to raise money for various social justice organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 14, 2020

Howell Binkley, Tony- and Olivier-Winning Lighting Designer, Dies at 64 by Dan Meyer

The industry favorite created memorable moments in Hamilton, Jersey Boys, Come From Away, and dozens more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48PM

Live Theatre Will Return to Brooklyn With Quince at People’s Garden by Dan Meyer

The immersive Mexican-American coming of age story is co-produced by The TEAM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Olivier Winner Jessica Swale to Write a Movie Adaptation of Swan Lake, Starring Felicity Jones by Dan Meyer

The Nell Gwynn playwright takes on the Tchaikovsky ballet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Rock the Audition’s Sheri Sanders Launches Cause an Effect Podcast August 14 by Dan Meyer

The series debuts on the Broadway Podcast Network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 13, 2020

In the News: National Black Theatre Names I Am Soul Residents, Atlantic Theater Company and Seattle Rep Get Grants for New Works, More by Dan Meyer

Plus: Watch Liz Callaway, Tamar Greene, and more sing out in support of arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Tony Winners André De Shields, Judith Light, Laurie Metcalf, More Join #Theatre5Alliance by Dan Meyer

The stars will create short vignettes to support five popular regional American theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Phylicia Rashad, Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett, Oprah Winfrey, More Set for HBO’s Between the World and Me by Dan Meyer

The adaptation is based on The Apollo’s staging of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Harlem Week 2020 to Feature Melba Moore, Kimber Sprawl, Lincoln Center’s The Black Clown, More by Dan Meyer

Broadway press agent Irene Gandy will also lead a panel on working in theatre, featuring Stephanie Mills and other industry insiders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Harlem Week 2020 to Feature Melba Moore, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Lincoln Center’s The Black Clown, More by Dan Meyer

Broadway press agent Irene Gandy will also lead a panel on working in theatre, featuring Stephanie Mills and other industry insiders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

The Last Five Years to Reopen at Southwark Playhouse in London by Dan Meyer

The revamped staging will now include plexiglass and socially distant seating.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams Ella and In/Side Beginning August 13 by Dan Meyer

The pieces, performed in repertory, were created by Artistic Director Robert Battle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:45AM

Cook Like the Bard With Playbill Social Selects' Serving Up Shakespeare August 13 by Dan Meyer

Try your hand at cooking with chef and Shakespearean actor John Tufts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Tony Winner Nikki M. James Hosts Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes Panel on COVID-19 August 13 by Dan Meyer

The series from Playbill and Weill Cornell Medicine explores the intersection of health, wellness, and theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Hailey Kilgore, Solea Pfeiffer, More to Perform at Virtual Amplified Benefit by Dan Meyer

Patina Miller and Brandon Michael Nase host the Broadway for Racial Justice event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Watch Syndee Winters Sing 'Where or When' on R&H Goes Pop! – At Home by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum performs the Rodgers and Hart tune from Babes in Arms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

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