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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

WATCH: Broadway Alums Anthony Chatmon and Brynn Williams Sing 'You Are the Wind' From Freedom Riders by Dan Meyer

The pair performed the number ahead of the musical's virtual presentation July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM[SHARE]

Sing Happy: The Songs of Liza Minnelli Starring Haley Swindal Is Coming to Broadway on Demand by Dan Meyer

The concert was filmed at Feinstein's/54 Below in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM[SHARE]

Watch Marcia Gay Harden, Zosia Mamet, Jon Rua, More in Latest Edition of The 24-Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

The performances benefit Release Aging People In Prison, which works to end mass incarceration and promote racial justice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM[SHARE]

Watch the Trailer for Apple TV+ Series Little Voice, Starring Brittany O'Grady, Chuck Cooper, and Colton Ryan by Dan Meyer

The new musical series comes from Waitress duo Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM[SHARE]

Watch Jelani Alladin and Matt Doyle Sing 'We Kiss in a Shadow' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alums reunite virtually for a Pride-themed conversation and performance of the song from The King and I.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM[SHARE]

Hymn to Alvin Ailey Documentary Makes Its Streaming Premiere June 25 by Dan Meyer

The film celebrates the life of the famed Revelations choreographer"watch on Ailey All Access.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM[SHARE]

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Rap About Hamilton, N95 Masks, and More by Dan Meyer

The star also responded to seeing Hamilton quotes used during the Black Lives Matter protests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM[SHARE]

7 Interactive Ways to Hone Your Creative Skills While in Quarantine by Dan Meyer

Staying at home doesn't mean sitting around all day"check out these awesome products to keep your creativity flowing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Matthew Hancock, Abigail Breslin, More Set For Kernel of Sanity Stream by Dan Meyer

Kermit Frazier's play kicks off Paula Vogel's Bard at the Gate June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Watch a Clip of Leslie Odom Jr. in 'The Room Where It Happens' From the Upcoming Hamilton Film by Dan Meyer

Good Morning America shared a sneak peek of the musical ahead of its July 3 premiere on Disney+

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM[SHARE]

Tony Winner Marcia Gay Harden, Zosia Mamet, Jon Rua, More Set for June 23 The 24-Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

The performances benefit Release Aging People In Prison, which works to end mass incarceration and promote racial justice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM[SHARE]

Watch the Trailer for Over the Moon, Starring Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Sandra Oh, More by Dan Meyer

The animated movie musical follows a young girl who builds a rocket to prove the existence of the Moon goddess Chang'e.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 22, 2020

Watch Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, More in Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 by Dan Meyer

The six-part Disney+ docuseries follows the stars and creators of the animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Garrett David Kim and Rodney Hicks Throw a Fresh Digital Lens on Queer Coming-of-Age Stories by Dan Meyer

Be it a questionable crush on a porn star or self-discovery forced online post-COVID, these two Pride Plays in development raise queries about dientity and tech through comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]

Watch The Gorgeous Nothings: In Concert, Hosted by Gideon Glick, Telly Leung, and Beth Kirkpatrick by Dan Meyer

James Jackson Jr., Nick Cearley, and more star in exploration of LGBTQ+ culture in the 1920s and '30s, now available to stream through June 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Filming Hamilton Was Like Making an Indie Movie by Dan Meyer

The Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner also talked about his upcoming projects on Good Morning America June 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM[SHARE]

Watch the Original Broadway, London, Revival Tour, and International Casts of Cats Perform in Quarantine by Dan Meyer

Over 300 Jellicles took part in a tribute video to original choreographer Gillian Lynne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM[SHARE]

The Sound of Music Live!, Starring Carrie Underwood, Christian Borle, Audra McDonald, More, to Stream June 26 by Dan Meyer

The Shows Must Go On! series continues with the 2013 live NBC version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 19, 2020

Kate Shindle Re-Elected President of Actors' Equity by Dan Meyer

The 2020 election also sees Victoria Clark and Michele L. Pawk join the national council.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Audio Presentations of The Mountaintop, Stick Fly, and Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine, More, Now Streaming for Free by Dan Meyer

L.A. Theatre Works has released six titles to promote Black voices.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM[SHARE]

Peter Pan Live!, Starring Allison Williams, Taylor Louderman, Christian Borle, Christopher Walken, More, Streams June 19 by Dan Meyer

The Shows Must Go On! continues with the 2014 NBC presentation of the beloved musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30AM[SHARE]

Gideon Glick, Telly Leung, and Beth Kirkpatrick to Host Playbill's Stream of The Gorgeous Nothings: In Concert by Dan Meyer

James Jackson Jr., Nick Cearley, and more star in exploration of LGBTQ+ culture in the 1920s and '30s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Ben Platt and Judith Light Go Head-to-Head in Season 2 of Netflix's The Politician by Dan Meyer

The new season, also starring Bette Midler, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more, is now available to stream.