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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

West End Theatre Shutdown Extended Through at Least August 2, Some Longer by Dan Meyer

The Society of London Theatres continues to keep theatres shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Royal Shakespeare Company Postpones Fall and Winter 2020 Productions by Dan Meyer

The London company hopes it can present the already suspended spring and summer programming in its place.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Monday, June 1, 2020

Off-Broadway Industry Stalwart John McCormack Dies at 61 by Dan Meyer

The non-profit theatre advocate was the artistic director and co-founder of several companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM
Friday, May 29, 2020

Amber Gray, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Phillipa Soo, More Join Ars Nova Forever Telethon Lineup by Dan Meyer

The 24-hour live stream will also include cast reunions for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and KPOP.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

Playwright Paula Vogel Launches a New Drama Spotlight Series by Dan Meyer

The Pulitzer Prize winner will present four works that have yet to be seen by a wide audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Hamilton Star Mandy Gonzalez to Co-Host New Virtual Series Broadway’s Best for Breast Cancer by Dan Meyer

Kerry Butler, Krysta Rodriguez, James Monroe Iglehart, and more will appear on the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Virtual Production of The Last Five Years Will Debut This Summer by Dan Meyer

Lauren Samuels directs and stars as Cathy opposite Danny Becker as Jamie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

West End Return of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Is Delayed by Dan Meyer

Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan are set to reprise their roles from the 2019 production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Thursday, May 28, 2020

Cambodian Rock Band, Sanctuary City, More Set for Berkeley Repertory's 2021 Season by Dan Meyer

The Bay Area venue will also host three world premieres, including a musical from Saheem Ali, Michael Thurber, and Jocelyn Bioh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Watch Allegiance, Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung, Streaming May 29 by Dan Meyer

Playbill will host a free live pre-show event featuring the stars of the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Emilia Clarke and Jessica Chastain West End Debuts Delayed by Dan Meyer

Clarke is set to star in The Seagull prior to Chastain in A Doll's House, both at London's Playhouse Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Stream James Graham's This House, Starring Charles Edward, Beginning May 28 by Dan Meyer

The free NT Live re-broadcast is available through June 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Show Off Theatre Pride With a Playbill Broadway Face Mask by Dan Meyer

A portion of proceeds goes to Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Hit the Pavement With Broadway Cares' First-Ever Virtual 5K by Dan Meyer

Runners, walkers, dancers, and more can raise money for those negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

MCC's 2020 Miscast Gala Moves Online by Dan Meyer

In the wake of coronavirus, Miscast20 will be live streamed for free June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Kia Corthron Named Recipient of the 2020 Flora Roberts Award by Dan Meyer

The award is presented by the Dramatists Guild to playwrights in recognition of their work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Watch Danielle Wade Sing Cinderella's 'In My Own Little Corner' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

The YouTube series offers live streamed performances and Q&As with a variety of theatre favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Check Out 'Stronger Now' From the Musical SuperYou, Featuring Kennedy Caughell and More by Dan Meyer

The production was originally scheduled to premiere May 27 at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Claire Foy and Matt Smith Will Film Socially Distant (But In-Person) Performances of Lungs by Dan Meyer

The production is part of the new Old Vic: in Camera series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The Daily Distraction: Ferris and Milnes Perform 33 Sondheim Songs in 5 Minutes by Dan Meyer

The cabaret stars performed a medley of the composer's most cherished numbers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

The Daily Distraction: Ferris and Milnes Perform 33 Sondheim Numbers in 5 Minutes by Dan Meyer

The West End stars performed a medley of the composer's most cherished numbers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Watch the Season 2 Trailer for NOS4A2, Starring Zachary Quinto by Dan Meyer

The series also features Ashleigh Cummings and Broadway alum Mattea Conforti.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning Will Stream Live by Dan Meyer

The entire Playwrights Horizons cast will return to remotely perform the Will Arbery play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Watch Erin Davie Sing 'I Miss You Most on Sundays' From Broadway's Diana by Dan Meyer

The stage regular plays Camilla Parker Bowles in the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Playbill Will Stream The Gorgeous Nothings: In Concert During Pride Month by Dan Meyer

James Jackson Jr., Nick Cearley, and more performed at the showcase of songs from the 1920s and '30s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Saturday, May 23, 2020

Relive a Concert From Broadway Alum Mauricio Martinez at Feinstein's/54 Below May 23 by Dan Meyer

The #54BelowAtHome series continues with the star of On Your Feet! and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, May 22, 2020

Elizabeth Stanley, Jelani Remy, More Perform Live in Virtual Edition of I Wish...The Roles That Could Have Been May 22 by Dan Meyer

Feinstein's/54 Below moves its concert series online with a slew of Broadway stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Laura Osnes, More Tapped For Broadway Banter: Safe at Home Series by Dan Meyer

The interviews will be followed by a Q&A session where fans can interact with their favorite Broadway star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

Laura Benanti, Nikki M. James, Rob McClure, More Set for Paper Mill's Rising Star Honors by Dan Meyer

The New Jersey playhouse will host a virtual celebration of local high school students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Premiere Date Set for Apple TV+'s Little Voice From Waitress Duo Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson by Dan Meyer

The show follows the lives of young musicians hoping to make it big in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

All that Chat

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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