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Friday, May 22, 2020

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
Thursday, May 21, 2020

Watch Stars of Broadway's The Prom and High School Students Celebrate a Virtual Prom Together by Dan Meyer

The #BuildAVirtualProm trend started last month when high schoolers were asked to submit videos of themselves dancing in quarantine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

In Lieu of Provincetown, Kelli O’Hara, Jeremy Jordan, and Jessie Mueller Will Offer Virtual Concerts This Summer by Dan Meyer

Traditionally held at the Provincetown Art House, the performances will now take place online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Listen to Phillipa Soo in an Early Demo Recording of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'How Far I'll Go' From Moana by Dan Meyer

The Hamilton Tony nominee recorded the track in 2015 at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Join Playbill May 30 for a Movie Night With Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn by Dan Meyer

Stream the show for free on BroadwayHD, and follow along for trivia, giveaways, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Gillian Anderson Stars in A Streetcar Named Desire, Streaming May 21 by Dan Meyer

The free NT Live re-broadcast also stars Ben Foster and Vanessa Kirby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Schedule Announced for BBC's Short Play Showcase Unprecedented, Featuring Denise Gough, Arthur Darville, More by Dan Meyer

The digital short plays will air in May as part of the BBC Arts’ Culture in Quarantine initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01PM

Watch Cynthia Nixon, Mauricio Martinez, Maddie Corman, and More In 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues: Director's Cut by Dan Meyer

Nixon, Leigh Silverman, and Michael Urie also served as directors for different monologues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Watch the Cast of Hadestown Virtually Reunite to Perform 'Road to Hell (Reprise)' by Dan Meyer

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Patrick Page, Anaïs Mitchell, Rachel Chavkin, and more sang the closing number.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Watch Natalie Weiss Sing 'Mister Snow' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Puffs, the Off-Broadway Hit About the Classmates of a Certain Boy Wizard, Will Stream on Playbill by Dan Meyer

The play, captured in 2018, will begin streaming May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

Cynthia Nixon, Michael Urie, More Tapped For 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues: Director's Cut by Dan Meyer

The stars join a long list of performers participating in the video series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

The Old Globe Moves Its 2020 Summer Season to Next Year by Dan Meyer

The San Diego theatre still plans to mount Hair, Dial M For Murder, and more once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Monday, May 18, 2020

Pulitzer Winner Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs' Teeth Musical and More Head to New York Theatre Barn's Virtual Series by Dan Meyer

Hamilton alum Austin Scott is also set to perform songs from Second Line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, More Join Celebrity Reading of James and the Giant Peach by Dan Meyer

Taika Waititi will direct the virtual presentation of the Roald Dahl novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Sunday, May 17, 2020

Watch the Cast of Grand Hotel Reunite in a 25th Anniversary Concert May 17 by Dan Meyer

Liliane Montevecchi, Karen Akers, Chip Zien, and more sang at the Feinstein’s/54 Below special in 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, May 15, 2020

Jagged Little Pill's Kathryn Gallagher Releases EP Demos, Vol. 1 by Dan Meyer

Gallagher recorded the tracks while at home in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Tanglewood Cancels 2020 Summer Season Due to COVID-19; Announces Virtual Programming by Dan Meyer

Concerts with Yo-Yo Ma, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and more will be presented online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

The Daily Distraction: Watch the Show-Stopping 'Our Broadway Song' From Still Waiting In The Wings by Dan Meyer

The musical number features a slew of references to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Join the Virtual Jellicle Ball: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats Begins Streaming May 15 by Dan Meyer

The 1998 filmed production stars Elaine Paige, Ken Page, and Jacob Brent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Andy Karl and Orfeh: Legally Bound Concert Streams May 14 by Dan Meyer

The Feinstein’s/54 Below performance was filmed in January 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

Watch Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf, Judy Kaye, and the Cast of Diana Have an Epic Dance Battle by Dan Meyer

The stars showed off their moves in a virtual party organized by choreographer Kelly Devine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Watch Elaine Paige Have a Jellicle Good Time Revisiting Cats by Dan Meyer

The Olivier winner talks about her favorite moment in the show, returning to the musical 15 years later, and more before Cats streams on YouTube May 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Playbill Teams Up With Pride Plays for Multiple Live Stream Productions Throughout June by Dan Meyer

Plays from the LGBTQIA+ community will stream every Friday during Pride Month, culminating in a special concert event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Provide Live Audio Commentary During Cats Streaming Event by Dan Meyer

The 1998 filmed production, starring Elaine Paige, Ken Page, and Jacob Brent, heads to YouTube May 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

La Jolla Playhouse Launches Immersive Theatre Experiences for At-Home Entertainment May 14 by Dan Meyer

The Without Walls productions include a personalized walking tour and an examination of daily routines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

National Theatre at Home Presents Stream of Barber Shop Chronicles May 14 by Dan Meyer

The play examines the social lives of black men in barber shops around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Watch Rebecca Naomi Jones, André De Shields, More in 'COVID & Incarceration' Edition of 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

Playwrights including Lynn Nottage, Hilary Bettis, and Jordan E. Cooper wrote monologues for the event, which told stories from people affected by the pandemic and correctional facilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Hollywood Bowl Cancels 2020 Summer Season by Dan Meyer

The Los Angeles amphitheatre was scheduled to present School of Rock, a Cynthia Erivo concert, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Stream of Richard Nelson's What Do We Need to Talk About? Returns for Extended Run Online by Dan Meyer

The Apple Family reunited online via Zoom in a recorded world premiere virtual production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

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