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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

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

Ellie Kemper, Titus Burgess, Jane Krakowski, More Will Judge Kimmy vs. the Music: A Live Singing Contest That's Live by Dan Meyer

The competition also features a Q&A with the cast of the Emmy-nominated Netflix comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Hamilton Postponed to the Fall and More Los Angeles Theatre Updates by Dan Meyer

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the globe, companies are pushing their start dates back further.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Watch Laura Michelle Kelly Sing 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Audra McDonald, Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, More Set for Public Theater's Virtual Gala by Dan Meyer

The free event will live stream June 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Check Out an Exclusive Clip of Taye Diggs on Celebrity Ghost Stories by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum revisits Off-Broadway's New York Theatre Workshop in the May 13 season finale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Broadway Revival of Plaza Suite, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Pushed to 2021 by Dan Meyer

The Neil Simon comedy was set to begin previews in March prior to the coronavirus shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

André De Shields, Lynn Nottage, Rebecca Naomi Jones, More Join Special Edition of 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

"COVID and Incarceration" will tell stories from people affected by the recent pandemic and correctional facilities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Watch Jenna Russell and the Leading Ladies of Piaf Give a Virtual Performance by Dan Meyer

The Olivier winner and Tony nominee plays Edith Piaf in the upcoming bio-musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Playbill's Pride-Themed Sing For Hope Piano Nominated for Robert E. Gard Award by Dan Meyer

The award honors projects that have integrated the arts into the community in meaningful ways.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Richard J. Poccia Joins Board of The Shubert Organization by Dan Meyer

The former Pricewaterhouse Cooper partner brings over 40 years of business accumen to the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Musical Theatre Superfan Documentary Repeat Attenders Gets VOD Release Date by Dan Meyer

Mark Dooley’s film was initially aiming to hit theatres in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Monday, May 11, 2020

Telly Leung, Jelani Remy, More Join Singing Message Service SingforHopeGrams by Dan Meyer

Broadway stars will perform over the phone to raise money for charities supporting artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Watch Katrina Lenk Sing ‘Something Good’ for R&H Goes Pop! by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner puts a contemporary spin on The Sound of Music in a new music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Cats Is Up Next in Streaming Series of Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles Gives Birth to Baby Girl by Dan Meyer

The stage and screen star shared the good news on social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16PM

Friday, May 8, 2020

Broadway Alums Erika Henningsen, Kyle Selig, Gabrielle Ruiz, More Join #BeAPart Project for COVID-19 Relief by Dan Meyer

The song and video series also serves as a creative outlet for stage and screen stars stuck at home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Launches Campaign Supporting Immigrant Communities Amid COVID-19 Pandemic by Dan Meyer

Raise Up will fundraise by offering auction and sweepstakes items, including Hamilton tickets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Hollywood Costumes Worn By Patti LuPone, Jeremy Pope, Darren Criss, More Up For Auction by Dan Meyer

A variety of items from Ryan Murphy stage and screen projects will raise money to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Continue Streaming With By Jeeves May 8 by Dan Meyer

The show, with a book and lyrics by Alan Ayckbourn, stars John Scherer and Martin Jarvis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06AM

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Watch Riverdance Cast Members Send Support to Essential Workers in a Special Tribute by Dan Meyer

Performers from all over the world joined in the Irish song and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

7 Theatrelover Gift Ideas for Mother's Day by Dan Meyer

Celebrate the mom in your life with these items from the Playbill Store.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Release Date Set for Bully. Coward. Victim: The Story of Roy Cohn, Featuring Tony Kushner, Nathan Lane, More by Dan Meyer

The documentary from Ivy Meeropol—Ethel and Julius Rosenberg's grandchild—will air on HBO.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

National Theatre to Release Streams of A Streetcar Named Desire Starring Gillian Anderson, Coriolanus, More by Dan Meyer

Upcoming titles also include Antony & Cleopatra (with Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo) and Barber Shop Chronicles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Deborah Yarchun Wins Dartmouth’s 2020 Neukom Playwriting Award for Drive by Dan Meyer

A second-place prize was awarded to Elizabeth Keel for her play Override.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Watch Arielle Jacobs Perform 'Talkin' to Oliver' From Between the Lines by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum sings from the upcoming Off-Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Barbra Streisand Reminds Frontline Workers They’ll ‘Never Walk Alone’ by Dan Meyer

Her new music video honors the many Americans risking their lives to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM