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Monday, March 22, 2021

Disney’s The Lion King Sets West End Reopening Dates by Dan Meyer

After its coronavirus hiatus, the Tony-winning musical will roar again this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Listen to Celia Keenan-Bolger and Denée Benton in First Episode of Sunday Pancakes March 21 by Dan Meyer

The stars discuss managing perfectionism and the anti-racist work that still awaits the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Friday, March 19, 2021

Actors' Equity Members Call on Leadership for Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Reopening Plans by Dan Meyer

A letter to the union already has over 1,700 signatures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Listen to Ariana DeBose’s Electro-Pop Take on ‘Shall We Dance?’ from Upcoming R&H Goes Pop! Album by Dan Meyer

The release also features tracks sung by Gavin Creel, Ashley Park, Katrina Lenk, and Ali Stroker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

In the Heights Film Will Be Released One Week Earlier by Dan Meyer

The movie stars Anthony Ramos, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Corey Hawkins, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

16 Theatre Books to Read This Spring by Dan Meyer

Bring these books outside as the weather starts to warm up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Arts Leaders Discuss Taking the Risk to Find New Talent and Expand Audience Demographics by Dan Meyer

Part 2 of the Hal Luftig-presented roundtable focuses on the how to move forward by creating equitable theatre spaces.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger Launches Sunday Pancakes Podcast by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner’s conversation series kicks off with Denée Benton, Phillipa Soo, and Kelli O’Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Allow Lupita Nyong’o to Show You How to Kiss Over Zoom by Dan Meyer

The star had to learn a new trick for the recording of The Public Theater's Romeo y Julieta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Audible Releases 2020 Tony Nominee The Sound Inside March 18 by Dan Meyer

Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman reprise their roles from the Broadway production for the audio presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

New Book In The Heights: Finding Home Will Chronicle the Musical's Journey From Page to Stage to Screen by Dan Meyer

The release will feature lyric annotations by Lin-Manuel Miranda and essays by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Check Out These Political Cartoons in Support of Be An #ArtsHero by Dan Meyer

Over two dozen illustrations highlight the need for industry relief in partnership with Counterpoint.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Star-Studded The Picture of Dorian Gray Begins March 16 by Dan Meyer

The cast features Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch, Joanna Lumley, Russell Tovey, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Monday, March 15, 2021

Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen Will Star in Virtual Reading of Angry Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous by Dan Meyer

Tony nominee Camille A. Brown directs the event for the Spotlight on Plays series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Old Vic: In Camera to Present The Lorax Musical by Dan Meyer

The production returns for a live stream run after playing the venue in 2015 and 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Kevin McCollum Explains How Broadway Could Reopen: Money, Time, and Adjustments by Dan Meyer

“I’m very bullish on the future for Broadway. When Broadway is back, New York is back and America is back.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Jagged Little Pill Cast Recording Wins 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album by Dan Meyer

Cast members Kathryn Gallagher, Celia Rose Gooding, Lauren Patten, and Elizabeth Stanley were among those sharing the win.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Virtual Production of Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s [Hieroglyph] Begins March 13 by Dan Meyer

Check out an exclusive Q&A with the playwright and director Margo Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Erika Dickerson-Despenza and Margo Hall Offer a Sneak Peek at [Hieroglyph] by Dan Meyer

The virtual production began March 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Friday, March 12, 2021

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Arts Leaders Discuss the Future of Theatre and Cabinet-Level Representation by Dan Meyer

The new roundtable focuses on the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to the arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Get a Sneak Peek of Nicholas Edwards' ‘Shiksa Goddess’ From Virtual The Last 5 Years by Dan Meyer

The star plays Jamie opposite Nasia Thomas as Cathy in the upcoming streaming production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

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All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Disney’s The Lion King Sets West End Reopening Dates by Dan Meyer

Listen to Celia Keenan-Bolger and Denée Benton in First Episode of Sunday Pancakes March 21 by Dan Meyer

Actors' Equity Members Call on Leadership for Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Reopening Plans by Dan Meyer

Listen to Ariana DeBose’s Electro-Pop Take on ‘Shall We Dance?’ from Upcoming R&H Goes Pop! Album by Dan Meyer

In the Heights Film Will Be Released One Week Earlier by Dan Meyer

16 Theatre Books to Read This Spring by Dan Meyer

Arts Leaders Discuss Taking the Risk to Find New Talent and Expand Audience Demographics by Dan Meyer

Celia Keenan-Bolger Launches Sunday Pancakes Podcast by Dan Meyer

Allow Lupita Nyong’o to Show You How to Kiss Over Zoom by Dan Meyer

Audible Releases 2020 Tony Nominee The Sound Inside March 18 by Dan Meyer

New Book In The Heights: Finding Home Will Chronicle the Musical's Journey From Page to Stage to Screen by Dan Meyer

Check Out These Political Cartoons in Support of Be An #ArtsHero by Dan Meyer

Star-Studded The Picture of Dorian Gray Begins March 16 by Dan Meyer

Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen Will Star in Virtual Reading of Angry Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous by Dan Meyer

Old Vic: In Camera to Present The Lorax Musical by Dan Meyer

Kevin McCollum Explains How Broadway Could Reopen: Money, Time, and Adjustments by Dan Meyer

Jagged Little Pill Cast Recording Wins 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album by Dan Meyer

Virtual Production of Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s [Hieroglyph] Begins March 13 by Dan Meyer

Erika Dickerson-Despenza and Margo Hall Offer a Sneak Peek at [Hieroglyph] by Dan Meyer

Watch Six Cast Members and More Attempt a Guinness World Record on 1-Year Anniversary of Broadway Shutdown by Dan Meyer

Watch Highlights From The Prom, Now Open in Japan by Dan Meyer

Illusionist Derren Brown Is Creating a New Version of The Invisible Man on Stage by Dan Meyer

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre’s New Artistic Director Margo Hall Is Ready to Lead by Dan Meyer

Host an Exclusive Theatrical Digital Event With Playbill Private Experiences by Dan Meyer

BAM’s 2021 Season Will Include What to Send Up When It Goes Down by Dan Meyer

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Play Martha Graham in The First Lady by Dan Meyer

Kinky Boots, War Horse, 42nd Street, More to Screen From the Comfort of Home by Dan Meyer

West End Celebration at London's Palace Theatre Sets New Dates by Dan Meyer

Patricia Clarkson, John Slattery, Bradley Whitford Reunite for Three Days of Rain March 11 by Dan Meyer

Arts Leaders Discuss the Future of Theatre and Cabinet-Level Representation by Dan Meyer

Get a Sneak Peek of Nicholas Edwards' ‘Shiksa Goddess’ From Virtual The Last 5 Years by Dan Meyer