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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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[SHARE]

Monday, May 4, 2020

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM[SHARE]

Falsettos Revival Cast Set for Virtual Reunion Benefit by Dan Meyer

The cast, including Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, and Andrew Rannells, head to Zoom for a special event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Theatrical Adaptation of Eddie Kramer Documentary From the Other Side of the Glass in the Works by Dan Meyer

Freedom Theatricals LLC and Meteor 17 have forged a new partnership to develop multiple stage and screen projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, More Set for Televised Robin Hood Benefit by Dan Meyer

Raise Up New York! will raise money for locals impacted by COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 1, 2020

Carrie Coon Joins Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski for HBO's The Gilded Age by Dan Meyer

The Tony and Emmy nominee will star in the nine-episode series from Julian Fellowes, replacing Amanda Peet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM[SHARE]

Ryan Murphy Shares an Update on His Movie Adaptation of The Prom by Dan Meyer

The Netflix film stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Slave Play Will Make Its West Coast Debut at Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group by Dan Meyer

Robert O'Hara will again direct the Jeremy O. Harris play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Listen to L Morgan Lee Sing a Song From the New Musical Adaption of The Danish Girl by Dan Meyer

The song is sung from the perspective of painter Lili Elbe, one of the first people to receive gender confirmation surgery.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM[SHARE]

Sierra Boggess, Jelani Remy, More Set for Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party by Dan Meyer

The NYC open mic night has moved online with a parade of Broadway alums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM[SHARE]

Deafinitely Theatre Goes Online With Free Streaming Productions During COVID-19 Shutdown by Dan Meyer

The shows are presented in British Sign Language and Spoken English.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]

Kate Baldwin, Adam Pascal, More Set For Masie Center's Empathy Concert and Conversation by Dan Meyer

The performance will encourage compassion for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

Watch Chita Rivera, Kate Baldwin, Harvey Fierstein, and More Wish Sheldon Harnick Happy Birthday by Dan Meyer

The Tony-winning lyricist, composer, and book writer celebrates his birthday April 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Hamilton Stars James Monroe Iglehart, Alysha Deslorieux, Michael Luwoye, More Join This Ends Tonight Reading by Dan Meyer

The play is written by Ain't Too Proud star and fellow Hamilton alum Nik Walker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM[SHARE]

Watch Derek Klena Sing 'Younger Than Springtime' 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[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Witch, Indecent Lead Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award Winners by Dan Meyer

Maura Tierney and Evan Jonigkeit both took home honors for their performance in Jen Silverman's play at the Geffen Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM[SHARE]

Notre Dame de Paris New York City Premiere Pushed to 2022 by Dan Meyer

The musical-opera hybrid will play the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center later than scheduled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM[SHARE]

Watch a Sneak Peek of the Upcoming Tribute to Terrence McNally at the Gratitude Awards by Dan Meyer

The full video will air April 30 during the virtual ceremony honoring the theatre community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM[SHARE]

7 More Theatre Reads to Check Out in 2020 by Dan Meyer

Enjoy these upcoming books while self-isolation continues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM[SHARE]

Barrington Stage Company to Offer South Pacific Concert, Starring Alexandra Silber and Nicholas Rodriguez by Dan Meyer

The Massachusetts theatre has revamped its 2020 season to follow guidelines in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Glee Star Lea Michele and Husband Zandy Reich Are Expecting by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum married Reich in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM[SHARE]

Built For the Stage Joins Playbill for Weekly Exercise Classes Under Quarantine by Dan Meyer

The Instagram Live classes will be led by founder Joe Rosko and a special Broadway performer guest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 27, 2020

Video Roundup April 27: Josh Groban Reminds Us It's a Wonderful World, Stephanie J. Block Sings For Humanity, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are working and content-creating to raise spirits in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM[SHARE]

Online at The Met: Leontyne Price Says Farewell in Aida, Isabel Leonard Stars in the Thriller Marnie, More by Dan Meyer

The Metropolitan Opera continues its free nightly streams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM[SHARE]

Revisit the Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebration With Elaine Paige, Glenn Close, More on YouTube May 1 by Dan Meyer

The Shows Must Go On continues with the 1999 Royal Albert Hall concert that celebrated the composer's 50th birthday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Watch Drew Gasparini's Virtual Concert for We Aren't Kids Anymore by Dan Meyer

The Playbill exclusive event found Lilli Cooper, Raymond J. Lee, Bonnie Milligan, and Colton Ryan joining the composer to perform from his newly released song cycle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:20PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 24, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Video Roundup April 23: Caissie Levy, Ariana DeBose Sing 'Words of Love,' Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Love Never Dies, More by Dan Meyer