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Friday, February 12, 2021

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

Join the Cast or Be an Armchair Detective in Bullets on Broadway February 12 by Dan Meyer

It’s lights, camera, murder (!) in this digital theatrical experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 11, 2021

Linzi Hateley Calls the NYC Closure of Carrie a ‘Devastating’ Experience by Dan Meyer

The star reminisces about auditioning for the title role and more in a video interview with The Theatre Channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

Tonderai Munyevu’s Mugabe, My Dad & Me Premieres on Audible February 11 by Dan Meyer

The solo show was originally planned to debut in the U.K. last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Here’s Where You’ve Seen the Cast of 1997’s Cinderella Onstage by Dan Meyer

Explore the theatre resumes of Brandy, Bernadette Peters, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Marc delaCruz, Ruthie Ann Miles, More Join Unremarkable! Digital Variety Show by Dan Meyer

The evening is led by queer Asian-American musical theatre writing team Melissa Li and Kit Yan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Virtual 2-Part Hamilton Tour, With Playbill Social Selects and Broadway Up Close, Begins February 10 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 9, 2021

2021 Awards Calendar: Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys, More by Dan Meyer

Track where and when your theatre favorites are competing for trophies this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Hear Cynthia Erivo Sing 'Chain of Fools' in New Trailer for Genius: Aretha by Dan Meyer

The limited series will drop March 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Carly Hughes and Michael Urie Join Chicken and Biscuits Live Stream by Dan Meyer

The Douglas Lyons comedy gets the digital treatment from 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Monday, February 8, 2021

Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Kelli O'Hara, More Join New York's Pop-Up Performance Festival by Dan Meyer

The PopsUp NY Festival is part of Governor Andrew Cuomo's previously announced arts revival plan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, One Night in Miami..., More Films Nominated for 2021 Critics Choice Awards by Dan Meyer

A number of movies with stage connections will compete at the 26th annual ceremony March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Add to Your Broadway Memorabilia Collection With the Playbill Mystery Box by Dan Meyer

A new shopping experience with $100 worth of merch—for only $40!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Ato Blankson-Wood, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Maddie Corman, More Set for The Manic Monologues by Dan Meyer

The McCarter Theatre Center digital production, featuring an interactive component, explores mental health.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Listen to Tonya Pinkins, Condola Rashad, and Melanie Nicholls-King in Cell by Dan Meyer

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, February 6, 2021

Lillias White, S. Epatha Merkerson, More Reunite for Billy Porter's While I Yet Live February 6 by Dan Meyer

The virtual reading welcomes the entire original Off-Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, February 5, 2021

Jesse L. Martin, Fredi Walker-Browne, and Kristen Lee Kelly Join Rent NYTW Reunion by Dan Meyer

Tony- and Oscar-winning songwriting duo Pasek and Paul will also contribute an original composition for the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher Sing ‘Bad Cinderella’ From Andrew Lloyd Webber, Emerald Fennell, and David Zippel’s New Musical by Dan Meyer

The star also chatted with YouTube star Joe Sugg about life in the COVID-era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, More Will Star in Treason Streaming Concert by Dan Meyer

The production will be filmed live at London’s Cadogan Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Thursday, February 4, 2021

New York City Ballet Announces 2021 Spring Digital Season Lineup by Dan Meyer

World premieres from Kyle Abraham and Justin Peck are on the schedule, as well as a gala filmed from the company's Lincoln Center home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

WATCH: Brandy Says Cinderella Meant a Lot to ‘Girls That Looked Like Me’ by Dan Meyer

The star sat down with Whoopi Goldberg on The View to discuss the film's impact and its anticipated arrival on Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Brandy and Whitney Houston-Led Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Coming to Disney+ by Dan Meyer

The made-for-TV special, also starring Bernadette Peters, Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, and Paolo Montalban, first aired in 1997.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

National Endowment for the Arts Grants $27.5 Million in First Round of 2021 Funding by Dan Meyer

The 1,073 recipients are spread across the 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

Aimie Atkinson Goes Goth for Beetlejuice on The Theatre Channel by Dan Meyer

The West End star talks about singing “Dead Mom” in a behind-the-scenes interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

P-Valley, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, More Nab 2021 NAACP Image Award Nominations by Dan Meyer

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Hamilton, and One Night in Miami… also scored multiple nods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Broadway Podcast Network to Host Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Live Panel by Dan Meyer

The event includes select members of the creative team and Andrew Barth Feldman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM
Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Ato Blankson-Wood, Marcia Gay Harden, More Set for The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues February 2 by Dan Meyer

The digital theatre project returns with new pieces by Kate Hamill, David Lindsay-Abaire, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Monday, February 1, 2021

What Did Dorothy Hammerstein Tell Cloris Leachman After Her First Performance in South Pacific? by Dan Meyer

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth also hangs with the cast of Grey's Anatomy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

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