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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Broadway Cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Including Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana, to Reunite Virtually by Dan Meyer

Victoria Clark, Ann Harada, and Greg Hildreth will also join in the festivities July 23 ahead of a viewing party for the original Julie Andrews broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 20, 2020

Lynn Nottage, Heidi Schreck, More to Present at Virtual Dramatist Guild and Lilly Awards Joint Ceremony by Dan Meyer

The special event combines The Dramatist Guild Awards, The Dramatist Guild Foundation Awards, and The Lilly Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Lynn Nottage, Heidi Schreck, More to Present at Virtual Dramatists Guild and Lilly Awards Joint Ceremony by Dan Meyer

The special event combines The Dramatists Guild Awards, The Dramatists Guild Foundation Awards, and The Lilly Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM[SHARE]

Jelani Remy Will Host and Direct NextGen Spotlight Benefit Concert with Shereen Pimentel, Garrett Clayton, More by Dan Meyer

The July 27 special event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM[SHARE]

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Offer In-Person Outdoor Benefit Concert in Massachusetts by Dan Meyer

Proceeds will go to the Berkshire Theatre Group, The Actors Fund, and Black Theatre United.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:21PM[SHARE]

Open-Air Fanny and Stella to Play London This Summer by Dan Meyer

The historical musical stars West End alum Jed Berry and Kane Verrall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM[SHARE]

Stars on the Moon: 9 Shows to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Lunar Landing by Dan Meyer

From Spaceman Off-Broadway in 2019 to the Andy Warhol-produced Man on the Moon in the '60s, these cosmos-set shows are out of this world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, July 17, 2020

With a Boatload of Broadway Talent, the Songwriters of Central Park on Apple TV+ Create a Whole New Sound by Dan Meyer

How Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel write songs for Leslie Odom Jr., Josh Gad, Daveed Diggs, Kathryn Hahn, and more stars in the new animated musical series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

West End Frozen Announces Complete Cast and New Opening Night by Dan Meyer

The Disney musical, starring Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon, wil nowl begin performances in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44AM[SHARE]

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Amadeus, Starring Lucian Msamati and Adam Gillen, Begins Streaming July 16 by Dan Meyer

The 2016 revival of Peter Shaffer's Olivier- and Tony-winning play was filmed at London's National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Edie Falco, Michael McKean, More Reunite for a Virtual Reading of The True July 16 by Dan Meyer

The New Group presents Sharr White's political drama online following its 2018 staging.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Watch Members of the Arizona Theatre Company and More Unite for The 24-Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

The new slate of performances featured actors and writers from a dozen Arizona-based companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Star Mandy Gonzalez Will Release a YA Novel (Featuring the Ghost of Ethel Merman!) in 2021 by Dan Meyer

Fearless follows a group of teen performers who must confront the spirit of the Broadway legend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM[SHARE]

Cyntha Erivo, Michaela Coel, More Tapped for BBC's Creative Diversity Xperience by Dan Meyer

The two-day virtual event will feature masterclasses, panel discussions, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM[SHARE]

Come From Away Sets New Performance Dates in Australia by Dan Meyer

The musical will play at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney and return for a limited engagement in Melbourne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM[SHARE]

Virtual Reading of Meg Miroshnik's The Droll {Or, a Stage-Play about the End of Theatre} Streams July 15 by Dan Meyer

Paula Vogel's Bard at the Gate series continues with a reading starring Matt McGrath, Blake Dalton, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

18 Virtual Theatre Summer Camps for Kids and Teens in Times of Social Distancing by Dan Meyer

These virtual offerings, led by professional artists, can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

19 Virtual Theatre Summer Camps for Kids and Teens in Times of Social Distancing by Dan Meyer

These virtual offerings, led by professional artists, can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM[SHARE]

Bernadette Peters Gives a Sneak Preview of the Upcoming Virtual Broadway Barks by Dan Meyer

The adoption special will take place online this year with shelters from all over the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM[SHARE]

Watch Idina Menzel Perform a Personalized Theme Song for a Stranger by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner might have read her new friend's biography wrong, though.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM[SHARE]

Arizona Theatre Company and More Unite for July 14 Edition of The 24-Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

The next slate of performances will feature actors and writers from a dozen Arizona-based companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, July 13, 2020

ChiChi Anyanwu Launches New Agency: CHI Talent Management by Dan Meyer

The industry veteran will represent performers from the stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

ChiChi Anyanwu Launches New Company: CHI Talent Management by Dan Meyer

The industry veteran will represent performers from the stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Emily in Paris, Starring Lily Collins and Ashley Park, Heads to Netflix by Dan Meyer

The romantic comedy series follows a 20-something who lands her dream job overseas in the French capital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM[SHARE]

The Old Vic Joins #PullUpOrShutUp Campaign to Support Racial Equality in the Workplace by Dan Meyer

The London theatre released the employee makeup data for the 2019"2020 season, which revealed that zero percent of staff or senior management are Black.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Saturday, July 11, 2020