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Friday, June 18, 2021

Patti LuPone, Regina King, Ewan McGregor, More to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars by Dan Meyer

Over 35 stars from theatre, television, film, and music are among the famed walkway's Class of 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Jack Thorne and Nico Muhly Developing Set This House in Order Musical Adaptation at Berkeley Repertory Theatre by Dan Meyer

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, Sarah Ruhl, and Dipika Guha will also develop works at the Bay Area company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:15PM

Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Stroker, More Set for A Capitol Fourth by Dan Meyer

The TV concert special will air July 4 on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Culture With These Virtual Theatre Presentations by Dan Meyer

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and more offer tributes to enjoy from home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Places Please Project Hopes to Offer $500,000 in Rent Relief to NYC Theatre Workers by Dan Meyer

The group is co-founded by Lilli Cooper, Kyle Jarrow, Andrew Lippa, and Annie Schiffmann.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Romeo and Juliet Begins June 17 at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Dan Meyer

Isabel Adomakoh Young and Joel MacCormack play the star-crossed lovers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline Star in Dear Elizabeth June 17 by Dan Meyer

The Spotlight on Plays virtual reading series concludes with this work by Sarah Ruhl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Jeremy O. Harris Will Present Stream of Torrey Townsend’s Off Broadway by Dan Meyer

The satire is directed by Robert O’Hara, with a cast including Dylan and Becky Ann Baker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

L Morgan Lee, Bianca Marroquín, Julia Murney, More Join Broadway Live Cinema Festival Lineup by Dan Meyer

Dozens of Broadway stars will celebrate movie musicals like Chicago, West Side Story, and In the Heights this summer in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition to Present What Now Part II: From Ally to Action Forum by Dan Meyer

The upcoming event will explore how white industry leaders can actively make space for BIPOC theatre workers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Watch James Corden, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Ariana Grande in a Hairspray-Inspired Musical Number by Dan Meyer

Now that lockdown is over, it’s time for bottomless mimosas and in-person meetings (not at the same time).

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

The Book of Mormon Sets November Broadway Reopening by Dan Meyer

The Tony-winning musical will return to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

New Plays by Ngozi Anyanwu and Clare Barron, More, Join The Bedwetter in Atlantic Theater's 2021-2022 Season by Dan Meyer

A new musical based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s Kimberly Akimbo, composed by Jeanine Tesori, is also on the slate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Watch the Avett Brothers Perform the Title Song From Swept Away by Dan Meyer

The new musical will premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Stage and Screen Performer Lisa Banes Dies at 65 by Dan Meyer

The Gone Girl alum's Broadway credits included Rumors and Present Laughter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Listen to an Excerpt From In The Heights: Finding Home, Read by America Ferrera by Dan Meyer

The book, out June 15, chronicles the musical's journey from page to stage to screen. Hear about Priscilla Lopez's impact on the young Broadway cast in the clip.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger, Melissa Li and Kit Yan's Interstate, More Set for 2021 New York Stage and Film by Dan Meyer

The incubator series returns to the Hudson Valley this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Watch Max Crumm Perform ‘The Rainbow Connection’ in the 3rd Episode of OUTTakes by Dan Meyer

The Broadway alum celebrates Pride month in this performance and interview series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Monday, June 14, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, More on Which Lyric Best Embodies the Heart of In The Heights by Dan Meyer

The cast of the film adaptation sat down with Playbill for some musical musings.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Watch Doreen Montalvo’s Emotional Reaction to Seeing Herself on Screen in In The Heights by Dan Meyer

Lin-Manuel Miranda shared footage of the late performer from 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Muny 2021 Casting: J. Harrison Ghee as Velma Kelly, Kate Rockwell as Maria Reiner, More by Dan Meyer

The Broadway stars are two of the 27 principals announced for the lineup that includes Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet!, and Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Watch Patti LuPone Sing ‘Anything Goes’ in Show of Titles by Dan Meyer

The star-studded virtual special is available on demand through June 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Shakina Nayfack Explore Identity and Leadership on the Latest Sunday Pancakes by Dan Meyer

Playwright, performer, and activist Nayfack discusses her role in the Trans community

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Friday, June 11, 2021

Counting Together Launches Website to Track Equity and Diversity Data Within Theatre Industry by Dan Meyer

The project is a collaboration between the Dramatists Guild, American Theatre Wing, TDF, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Wednesday, June 9, 2021