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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The Rosie O’Donnell Show Set to Return For Live Special Episode With Kristin Chenoweth, Stephanie J. Block, and More by Dan Meyer

The event will benefit The Actors Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM

Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds Calls on NYC and State to Provide Emergency Assistance by Dan Meyer

The cooperative hopes to secure funding for arts workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Dramatists Guild Pushes for Playwrights to Keep Advances Despite Coronavirus Cancellations by Dan Meyer

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, theatre companies and producers are allegedly pushing for writers to return their advances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

What’s on March 18: Dance Class From Debbie Allen, Marc Shaiman Chats With Seth and James, More by Dan Meyer

Check out who’s hopping online to hang out with fans, teach classes, and perform virtually.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Noah Ricketts, Ryann Redmond, More Team Up With Broadway Dreams for Daily Free Arts Training by Dan Meyer

The initiative offers students the chance to practice and hone their craft during the coronavirus shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Will Swenson, Patrick Wilson, Tavi Gevinson, More Perform The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

Twenty performers produced and performed a monologue every 15 minutes on Instagram March 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

New Live Stream Concert Series Leave a Light On to Be Broadcast From London by Dan Meyer

The performances will support performers and provide entertainment to viewers at home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

New Victory Theater Unveils Digital Series for Students and Their Families by Dan Meyer

The programming will explore a new art form each week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

The Ensemblist Podcast Releases Special COVID-19 in the Theatre Miniseries by Dan Meyer

Mo Brady chats with Phillipa Soo, Adam Jepsen, Jessica Rush, and more stage performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Will Swenson, Patrick Wilson, Tavi Gevinson Sign Up for The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

Twenty performers will do a live reading every 15 minutes on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Playbill Viewing: Catch all 3 Seasons of Indoor Boys, Starring Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor by Dan Meyer

The six-time Indie Series Award winner explores the lives of two gay roommates whose definition of platonic is murky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Monday, March 16, 2020

Actors' Equity Asks All Auditions Be Canceled in Wake of Mass Social Distancing by Dan Meyer

Several casting calls are still on the books, despite CDC recommendations limiting gatherings to 50 people or less.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

PodCats Podcast Explores the Jellicle Sensation That is Cats by Dan Meyer

The series is co-hosted by Dan Alexander and EJ Dickson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Dramatists Guild Calls for Governmental Relief, Continues to Process Emergency Grants for Members by Dan Meyer

The guild also urged theatres near confirmed cases of COVID-19 to postpone performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Dramatists Guild Calls for Governmental Relief, Continues to Process Emergency Grants for Writers by Dan Meyer

The guild also urged theatres near confirmed cases of COVID-19 to postpone performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Katsura Sunshine to Present Weekly Live Rakugo Show Online by Dan Meyer

The performer will also return to New World Stages in June with Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Laura Benanti Launches Twitter Campaign to Support High School Musical Performers by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner is watching performance videos in light of theatres closing across America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Dave Malloy Shares Full-Length Video of Ghost Quartet by Dan Meyer

The song cycle was presented in an immersive 2015 Off-Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Friday, March 13, 2020

Queer Act Jackbenny to Perform All Aboard! The Train of Thought at Club Cumming by Dan Meyer

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson will perform two shows at the downtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Cancels Performances Due to Coronavirus Concerns by Dan Meyer

David Yazbek, Lilli Cooper, Bonnie Milligan, and more were scheduled to perform in the coming weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

Playwrights Horizons, The Old Globe, Ogunquit Playhouse, and More Are Hiring by Dan Meyer

Playbill's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of technical jobs within the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Broadway's Take Me Out Moves Start Date Following Coronavirus Cancellations by Dan Meyer

The Second Stage production, starring Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Patrick J. Adams, adjusts its performance calendar after Broadway went dark March 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

What Do Critics Think of the Back to the Future Musical World Premiere? by Dan Meyer

The production, starring Roger Bart and Olly Dobson, opened March 11 at the Manchester Opera House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Wednesday, March 11, 2020