All stories by Dan Meyer on BroadwayStars

Friday, February 26, 2021

Watch the Emotional Return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Australia by Dan Meyer

The Melbourne production reopened February 25 following the COVID-19 shutdown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Thoughts of a Colored Man Lands Broadway Theatre by Dan Meyer

Steve H. Broadnax III will direct the play by Keenan Scott II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Tune-In Reminder: Upon These Shoulders Debuts February 27 by Dan Meyer

The streaming concert explores Black artistry past, present, and future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 25, 2021

Stage Adaptation of Oscar-Winning Spirited Away Will Premiere in Japan by Dan Meyer

Tony and Olivier winner John Caird adapts and directs the project, based on the 2001 film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59PM

Watch Renée Elise Goldsberry and Leslie Odom Jr. Revisit Hamilton in New Audio Commentary by Dan Meyer

The Tony winners examine “Satisfied” and “Wait for It” in celebration of the filmed production's AFI Movie Club honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:46PM

Streaming Concert Series Leave a Light On Gets Encore Run by Dan Meyer

The lineup includes Layton Williams, Sam Tutty, and Cassidy Janson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Explore Business and Broadway in a Producing 101 Interactive Webinar February 25 by Dan Meyer

The female-led digital event is hosted by Erica Rotstein, Heather Shields, Rachel Sussman, and Dana M. Lerner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Men’s Health, Starring Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana, Premieres February 25 by Dan Meyer

The Audible audio play is directed by Scott Ellis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

New York Theatre Barn Presents Excerpts From Freedom Riders Musical February 24 by Dan Meyer

The presentation features a conversation with writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, February 22, 2021

Which West Side Story Character Would Marisha Wallace Most Like to Play? by Dan Meyer

The star talks about Hairspray and returning to London’s West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Listen to Short Play Waking Up by Cori Thomas by Dan Meyer

The Playing on Air twohander stars Lynnette R. Freeman and Amy Staats.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 19, 2021

Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, More Join Upon These Shoulders Concert by Dan Meyer

The lineup also now includes Lilli Cooper, Tituss Burgess, and Michael R. Jackson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Alfred Enoch, Joanna Lumley, Russell Tovey, More Join The Picture of Dorian Gray by Dan Meyer

The streaming production premieres March 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

Marisha Wallace, Bonnie Langford, Mazz Murray, More Celebrate Broadway Classics February 19 by Dan Meyer

Episode 5 of The Theatre Channel features songs from West Side Story, Anything Goes, and Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 18, 2021

Keenan Scott II to Perform Excerpts of Thoughts of a Colored Man Ahead of Broadway Bow by Dan Meyer

The virtual event is part of the production's new audience development initiative, "Black Inspiration."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Emerging Artist Opportunity Roundup: SoHo Playhouse, Roundabout Theatre Company, More by Dan Meyer

A list of programs, grants, and more currently accepting applications.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Lyricist Benjamin Scheuer and Co-Librettists Melissa Li and Kit Yan Win 2021 Kleban Prize by Dan Meyer

A virtual ceremony in March will celebrate the honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Bonnie Langford on Her Broadway Debut With Angela Lansbury in Gypsy: ‘My Greatest Inspiration’ by Dan Meyer

The star played Baby June in 1974 with the eventual five-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:25AM

James Anthony Tyler’s Hop thA A Debuts on Audible February 18 by Dan Meyer

The audio play is directed by Stevie Walker-Webb.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Check Out Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sara Bareilles in Girls5eva Teaser by Dan Meyer

The upcoming comedy series comes from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and Meredith Scardino.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Lileana Blain-Cruz, Eisa Davis, Jackie Sibblies Drury, More Form Theatre Collective by Dan Meyer

Afrofemononomy will explore Black women, art, health, and balance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

We See You, White American Theater Delivers Progress Report by Dan Meyer

Seven months later, over 100 theatre organizations have responded with action to BIPOC demands.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Virtual 2-Part Hamilton Tour, With Playbill Social Selects and Broadway Up Close, Concludes February 17 by Dan Meyer

Retrace the steps of Alexander Hamilton—and the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical's creation—with Tim Dolan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

New York Theatre Barn Will Present Excerpts From Freedom Riders Musical by Dan Meyer

The presentation features a conversation with writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara Pay Tribute to Late Mentor and Teacher Florence Birdwell by Dan Meyer

Ms. Birdwell, a professor of voice at Oklahoma City University, passed away recently.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Monday, February 15, 2021

Listen to Ngozi Anyanwu, April Matthis, and Denise Manning in G.O.A.T. by Dan Meyer

Anyanwu’s short audio play is presented by Playing on Air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Holds Forum Exploring Accountability and Commitment February 15 by Dan Meyer

The event is moderated by Amber Iman and Richard Gray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Scranton Scratch Night Sets Date for Emerging Writer Showcase by Dan Meyer

The virtual evening is produced by Pinkhouse Productions and Scranton Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 12, 2021

Chicago Alum Jim Borstelmann Recalls His Audition for Ann Reinking and Rob Marshall by Dan Meyer

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth also revisits Scandal with Kate Burton, Scott Foley, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber Discuss Cinderella’s Power Ballad 'I Know I Have a Heart' by Dan Meyer

The track is sung by lead star Carrie Hope Fletcher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Brandy-Led Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Arrives on Disney+ February 12 by Dan Meyer

The made-for-TV special, also starring Whitney Houston, Bernadette Peters, and Paolo Montalbán, first aired in 1997.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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