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Friday, May 22, 2020

Irish Rep to Continue Virtual Programming With a Full Online Season by Olivia Clement

The lineup features a world premiere and three earlier productions, including the 2013 revival of The Weir, re-imagined for the screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Watch the Full Pilot Episode for Mélange With Morgan Fairchild, Alex Newell, and More by Olivia Clement

Logo's new series, inspired by the soapy dramas of the '80s, centers on the fight of ownership for a historic gay bar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM
Thursday, May 21, 2020

The Playwrights Realm Puts Productions on Hold for 2020–2021 Season; Shifts to Supporting Playwrights Full-Time by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre will expand the ways it supports early-career writers artistically, financially, and emotionally.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Roundabout Unveils Its Inaugural Directors Group by Olivia Clement

The cohort of 12 emerging directors first convened last fall, with a new group to be announced this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Tony Winners Celia Keenan-Bolger and Laura Benanti to Host New 42's Virtual Gala by Olivia Clement

The evening will feature performances from Hamilton's Solea Pfeiffer and SIX's Adrianna Hicks plus appearances by John Lithgow and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Katrina Lenk, Denée Benton, and More to Star in Live Reading of Matthew Lopez Play by Olivia Clement

The free live stream is part of MCC Theater's Live Labs: One Acts programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Check Out the 2020 Off-Broadway Alliance Award Winners by Olivia Clement

Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop, Lucas Hnath's Dana H., and Aaron Posner's Life Sucks are among this year's winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

SPACE on Ryder Farm Unveils Its 2020 Season, Truncated Due to the COVID-19 Crisis by Olivia Clement

Composer Heather Christian is one of this year's five Working Farm residents who will create work on the farm in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM
Monday, May 18, 2020

New Theatre Journal 3Views Shifts Its Mission in Wake of Pandemic by Olivia Clement

Paula Vogel, Larissa FastHorse, and Donnetta Lavinia Grays are among the contributors to 3Views, founded by Sarah Ruhl and Julia Jordan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Mia Chung, Noah Diaz, and More Among MTC's 2020 Sloan Commissions by Olivia Clement

Six playwrights are the recipients of the commissions from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative and Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PM

Catch Rachel Chavkin, Lilli Cooper, Freestyle Love Supreme, and More on Ars Nova's 24-Hour Telethon by Olivia Clement

The upcoming live event will feature over 100 Ars Nova alums and run throughout the night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Here's How to Support Freelance Immigrant Theatre Artists Impacted by COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

The fundraising campaign is organized by designers Cha See and Kimie Nishikawa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Check Out Norm Lewis, Chadwick Boseman, and More in the Trailer for Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods by Olivia Clement

Tony nominees Delroy Lindo and Clarke Peters also star in the new Netflix series from Oscar winner Lee, out this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Stream the Star-Studded Covenant House Benefit With Audra McDonald, Meryl Streep, Dolly Parton, and More by Olivia Clement

The free, one-night-only concert is live streamed on Broadway on Demand May 18 at 8 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 15, 2020

Off-Broadway's TFANA and Fisher Center at Bard Partner to Stream Digital Version of Caryl Churchill’s Mad Forest by Olivia Clement

Director Ashley Tata helms the free live broadcasts via a specially modified version of Zoom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Skylar Astin, Kathryn Gallagher, and More Are Part of May 15 Broadway Jackbox by Olivia Clement

Catch Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist alums Astin, Stephanie Styles, and Kapil Talwalkar in the next live game online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Irish Rep Adds Two More Performances of Virtual Molly Sweeney by Olivia Clement

Stars of the 2011 production, Geraldine Hughes and Ciarán O’Reilly, are joined by Paul O’Brien in the free online performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

PlayPenn Moves 2020 Conference Online by Olivia Clement

This year's fellows will see their work developed via virtual workshops due to COVID-19 restrictions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno, and More in One Day at a Time Special by Olivia Clement

The animated special from Pop TV is set to air in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Charles Busch and Julie Halston to Announce 2020 Off-Broadway Alliance Award Winners by Olivia Clement

The winners will be announced live on Facebook and YouTube May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Catch The Inheritance's Jonathan Burke, Harry Potter's Nathan Salstone, and More on Pete(HER)Pan Broadcast by Olivia Clement

The production, which features actors performing from their self-isolation locations, is from Musicals From Home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

James McAvoy, Justin Vivian Bond, and More Tapped for Audible's The Sandman by Olivia Clement

Riz Ahmed, Bebe Neuwirth, and Neil Gaiman will appear in the audio drama version of Gaiman's acclaimed graphic novel series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Old Vic Launches Virtual Initiatives Including Collaborations With Claire Foy and Matt Smith by Olivia Clement

There is also a new commission for Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo to celebrate the U.K.'s National Health Service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

How Manhattan Theatre Club Engages Student and Adult Writers to Get Creative Through the COVID-19 Crisis by Olivia Clement

MTC's education programming includes readings of student-written plays with professional casts, a dramatic writing workshop, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Second Edition of The Homebound Project Features Mary-Louise Parker, Zachary Quinto, Uzo Aduba, and More by Olivia Clement

The online theatre project, featuring new works written by leading playrights, is raising funds for No Kid Hungry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

St. Ann's Warehouse to Host Stream of Simon McBurney's The Encounter by Olivia Clement

The Brooklyn theatre has partnered with Complicité to make the theatrical experience, seen on Broadway, available online free of charge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Musical Theatre Factory to Premiere Michael R. Jackson Concert on YouTube by Olivia Clement

The 37th Annual Michael R. Jackson Talk and Sing, recorded at Joe's Pub, will feature live pre- and post-show content available on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM
Monday, May 11, 2020

League of Independent Theater to Hold Rent Forgiveness Town Hall by Olivia Clement

The League and IndieSpace are calling on elected officials to suspend commercial rent payments for small venues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth and More Announce the 2020 Outer Critics Circle Award Honorees by Olivia Clement

Instead of selecting one winner from each category, the OCC is celebrating up to five honorees in each of its 26 categories this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Moulin Rouge! Leads 2020 Outer Critics Circle Award Honorees by Olivia Clement

The OCC celebrated up to five honorees in each of its 26 categories this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Regent’s Park Open Air Season Postponed to 2021 by Olivia Clement

The entire London season, set to originally kick off in May, has been rescheduled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic