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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Watch Riverdale’s Kevin Keller Fight to Perform Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Dan Meyer

The Hedwig-themed episode airs April 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

More Full-Length Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Coming to YouTube by Dan Meyer

The Shows Must Go On continues with the Royal Albert Hall performance of The Phantom of the Opera, starring Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues Returns With Tony Shalhoub, Larry Owens, Stephanie Hsu, More by Dan Meyer

The monologues premiere April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Monday, April 13, 2020

Video Roundup April 13: Amber Gray, Annaleigh Ashford, More Sing a Hand Washing PSA, The Black Men of Broadway Get Dapper, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer to Announce 2020 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Virtually by Dan Meyer

The nominees will be announced via live broadcast on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

9 Episodes That Turned TV Series Into Musicals by Dan Meyer

From Buffy to Transparent, Bob’s Burgers to Daria, these one-off musical extravaganzas catered to TV and Broadway fans alike.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

Drama League Opens Applications for Directors Emergency Relief Fund by Dan Meyer

The initiative supports stage directors facing income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Hamilton Suspension Extended, LA Philharmonic Cancels Remainder of Season, 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 11:07AM

Friday, April 10, 2020

Video Roundup April 10: Andrew Lloyd Webber Leads a Sing-Along, Stephanie J. Block Finds a New Time Zone, Sara Bareilles Cheers, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Annabel Oakes Tapped to Write and EP Grease: Rydell High on HBO Max by Dan Meyer

The Atypical and Awkward writer will pen the pilot for the spinoff series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation to Distribute Over $300,000 to SDC Members by Dan Meyer

The non-profit branch of the union will support those facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Artists in Conversation Live Stream Series to Launch With Kevin Kline by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner will chat with Broadway stage manager J. Jason Daunter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Stephanie McKeon to Join Samantha Barks in West End Frozen by Dan Meyer

The Disney musical is due to begin performances in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Tina Howe, Donald Margulies, Kate Hamill Join One-Minute Play Festival’s Coronavirus Plays Project by Dan Meyer

The new series features short plays performed on Zoom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Video Roundup April 9: Wicked Musician Defies Gravity, a West Side Story Take on COVID-19, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Quarantine-Themed Digital Short Series to Offer New Plays During Shutdown by Dan Meyer

Unprecedented is a collaboration between Headlong Theatre Company, Century Films, and the BBC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, More Set for A Noise Within 2020–2021 Season by Dan Meyer

The Los Angeles theatre company selected shows that embody a theme of “Spirits Rising.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Video Roundup April 9: Elaine Paige Offers a Musical Theatre Challenge, Celia Keenan-Bolger Reads City of Girls, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Video Roundup April 8: Elaine Paige Offers a Musical Theatre Challenge, Celia Keenan-Bolger Reads City of Girls, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

American Ballet Theatre Cancels 2020 Season at Metropolitan Opera Due to COVID-19 Health Crisis by Dan Meyer

Productions on the slate included Romeo and Juliet, Jane Eyre, and The Sleeping Beauty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'This Nearly Was Mine'' 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

Beetlejuice Officially Closes at the Winter Garden Theatre After Broadway Extends Shutdown by Dan Meyer

The musical, starring Alex Brightman, was initially slated to take its final bow June 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Video Roundup April 7: West End Performers Sing Les Misérables, Original London Cast of Mamma Mia! Reunites, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Ethan Hawke, Michael Urie, Rebecca Naomi Jones, More Set for Another Edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

The monologues will premiere April 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Monday, April 6, 2020

Friday, April 3, 2020

Listen to Bonnie Milligan Sing Drew Gasparini’s ‘On The Edge’ by Dan Meyer

The track comes off the musical theatre composer’s upcoming album, We Aren’t Kids Anymore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

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All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Watch Riverdale’s Kevin Keller Fight to Perform Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Dan Meyer

More Full-Length Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Coming to YouTube by Dan Meyer

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues Returns With Tony Shalhoub, Larry Owens, Stephanie Hsu, More by Dan Meyer

Video Roundup April 13: Amber Gray, Annaleigh Ashford, More Sing a Hand Washing PSA, The Black Men of Broadway Get Dapper, More by Dan Meyer

Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer to Announce 2020 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Virtually by Dan Meyer

9 Episodes That Turned TV Series Into Musicals by Dan Meyer

Drama League Opens Applications for Directors Emergency Relief Fund by Dan Meyer

Hamilton Suspension Extended, LA Philharmonic Cancels Remainder of Season, and More Los Angeles Theatre Updates by Dan Meyer

Video Roundup April 10: Andrew Lloyd Webber Leads a Sing-Along, Stephanie J. Block Finds a New Time Zone, Sara Bareilles Cheers, More by Dan Meyer

Annabel Oakes Tapped to Write and EP Grease: Rydell High on HBO Max by Dan Meyer

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation to Distribute Over $300,000 to SDC Members by Dan Meyer

Artists in Conversation Live Stream Series to Launch With Kevin Kline by Dan Meyer

Stephanie McKeon to Join Samantha Barks in West End Frozen by Dan Meyer

Tina Howe, Donald Margulies, Kate Hamill Join One-Minute Play Festival’s Coronavirus Plays Project by Dan Meyer

Video Roundup April 9: Wicked Musician Defies Gravity, a West Side Story Take on COVID-19, More by Dan Meyer

Quarantine-Themed Digital Short Series to Offer New Plays During Shutdown by Dan Meyer

Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, More Set for A Noise Within 2020–2021 Season by Dan Meyer

Video Roundup April 9: Elaine Paige Offers a Musical Theatre Challenge, Celia Keenan-Bolger Reads City of Girls, More by Dan Meyer

Video Roundup April 8: Elaine Paige Offers a Musical Theatre Challenge, Celia Keenan-Bolger Reads City of Girls, More by Dan Meyer

American Ballet Theatre Cancels 2020 Season at Metropolitan Opera Due to COVID-19 Health Crisis by Dan Meyer

Watch Ryan McCartan Sing 'This Nearly Was Mine'' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

Beetlejuice Officially Closes at the Winter Garden Theatre After Broadway Extends Shutdown by Dan Meyer

Video Roundup April 7: West End Performers Sing Les Misérables, Original London Cast of Mamma Mia! Reunites, More by Dan Meyer

Ethan Hawke, Michael Urie, Rebecca Naomi Jones, More Set for Another Edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

Watch the Music Video for 'Nothing Is Broken' by Jaime Lozano and Marina Pires by Dan Meyer

Jordin Sparks Swaps Pies for Cakes in Waitress-Themed Episode of Food Network's Buddy & Duff by Dan Meyer

Jordin Sparks Swaps Pies for Cakes in Waitress-Themed Episode of Food Network's Buddy vs. Duff by Dan Meyer

All Rise, Featuring Ruthie Ann Miles and Lindsay Mendez, to Air Coronavirus-Themed Episode by Dan Meyer

Score a Free Copy of Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy Novel by Dan Meyer

The Drama League Launches 2 New Digital Series With In Conversation and #Collaboration by Dan Meyer

Listen to Bonnie Milligan Sing Drew Gasparini’s ‘On The Edge’ by Dan Meyer