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Friday, March 27, 2020

2020 International Thespian Festival to Go Ahead—Online by Olivia Clement

This June, the Educational Theatre Association will launch the first-ever virtual festival in light of the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Delays Summer Season; Lays Off 80% of Staff by Olivia Clement

The 85th season, under the leadership of Nataki Garrett, will now kick off after Labor Day with a little over half of its original programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Lincoln Center Launches Online Programming to Help Families Through COVID-19 School Shutdowns by Olivia Clement

Lincoln Center at Home features pop-up classrooms, an online puppet workshop, kids concerts, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, March 26, 2020

How to Support NYC’s Theatre District Restaurants During the COVID-19 Shutdowns by Olivia Clement

Have closures impacted your beloved late-night haunts and pre-show favorites? Here's how you can help them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Matt Doyle, Patti Murin, and More to Join the March 27 Broadway Jackbox by Olivia Clement

The guest stars will join Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

A First Listen to 'We Are and We Are' From the Rags Parkland Cast Album by Olivia Clement

The recording of the hit Off-Broadway musical drops March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Playwright Will Arbery Named 2020 Whiting Award Winner by Olivia Clement

The Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Plano writer is the single 2020 drama recipient of the prize, which comes with $50,000.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:14PM

Red Bull to Live Stream Reunion Reading of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by Olivia Clement

The cast of the 2015 staging will re-unite online for the live stream March 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:13PM

2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Postponed Due to Coronavirus Closures by Olivia Clement

Winners for the 70th annual awards were set to be announced May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

For Playwrights: Virtual Workshops, Prompts, and More to Get You Writing Through COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

Take free workshops with Young Jean Lee and Lauren Gunderson, watch conversations about craft with Paula Vogel and Tarell Alvin McCraney, find your online community, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Roundabout to Open Debra Messing-Led Birthday Candles and Caroline, or Change on Broadway in the Fall by Olivia Clement

The spring productions and other Off-Broadway programming has been rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

In the Heights Movie Postpones Summer Premiere in Light of Coronavirus Pandemic by Olivia Clement

The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' musical was set to arrive in movie theatres in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Check Out the Full Lineup for Online Reading Series Working Through Shakespeare's Entire Catalog by Olivia Clement

In The Show Must Go On Online actors perform the Bard's plays, via Zoom, and live streamed on YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Lincoln Center Theater to Open Flying Over Sunset and Intimate Apparel in the Fall by Olivia Clement

The Broadway and Off-Broadway shows were suspended March 12 as COVID-19 restrictions came into effect.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Headlong, Century Films, and Major Playwrights Join Forces for Series of Short Digital Plays by Olivia Clement

Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre From a State of Isolation to feature work by Duncan Macmillan, Jasmine Lee-Jones, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Broadway Jackbox, With Alex Brightman, Rob McClure, and Jennifer Simard, Returns March 24 by Olivia Clement

The Broadway guest stars join Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman, Alex Boniello, and Will Roland at 6 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Shakina Nayfack, Diana Oh, Arpita Mukherjee Among Town Stages' Incoming Fellows and Residents by Olivia Clement

The 2020 cohort will receive 400 hours of free weekly work and rehearsal space to create ethical, enterprising, and inclusive projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Town Stages Welcomes 2020 Cohort of Fellows and Residents by Olivia Clement

The cohort, which includes Shakina Nayfack, Diana Oh, and Arpita Mukherjee Among, will receive 400 hours of free weekly work and rehearsal space to create ethical, enterprising, and inclusiv…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Monday, March 23, 2020

Aaron Tveit, Chad Kimball, More Test Positive for COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

The Broadway alums have shared their symptoms, health statuses, and pleas for social distancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Aaron Tveit, Matt Doyle, Chad Kimball, More Test Positive for COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

The Broadway alums have shared their symptoms, health statuses, and pleas for social distancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Taylor Mac, Niegel Smith, and More Launch $10 Monthly Subscription Service to Help Artists Below the Poverty Line During COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

Dominique Morisseau, Annie Baker, Paula Vogel, Sarah Ruhl, and Lynn Nottage are among those donating content to The Trickle Up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Ars Nova Cancels Remainder of 2020 Season; Rattlestick Goes Online, and More—How NYC's Coronavirus Restrictions Impacts Off-Broadway Houses by Olivia Clement

Check in here for the latest cancellations, hiatuses, and more up-to-date information.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Get a First Look at Ari’el Stachel in Upcoming Episode of Law & Order: SVU by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner, along with Hadestown's Patrick Page, are guest stars on the March 26 episode on NBC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

Julia Miles, Founder of WP Theater, Passes Away by Olivia Clement

The trailblazing advocate and theatre maker died March 18 following a long illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Aaron Tveit Tests Positive for COVID-19 by Olivia Clement

After being tested March 16, the Moulin Rouge! star shared the news March 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Friday, March 20, 2020

Exactly What Does It Mean to an Off-Broadway Theatre to Cancel a Production? by Olivia Clement

The Realm's Roberta Pereira and Katherine Kovner break down the costs and impacts of canceling their spring production in the wake of the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

NY Community Trust Launches Fund to Aid Nonprofits, Including Theatres by Olivia Clement

Priority will be given to organizations addressing essential healthcare and food insecurity as well as arts and culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

Broadway Jackbox Returns With a Special Smash-Themed Edition March 20 by Olivia Clement

Katharine McPhee, Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus will join Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello for the stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

London's West End Theatres to Stay Shut Through April 26 by Olivia Clement

SOLT issued a statement March 20 with the latest news on London closures during the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

HERE Launches Online Programming; New Series Kicks Off March 20 With Taylor Mac Live Stream by Olivia Clement

With its doors temporarily shut, the downtown arts center is opening its archives for online streaming, virtual art-making, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Aleshea Harris and Julia Cho Recipients of 2020 Windham-Campbell Prizes by Olivia Clement

Yale University's roster of winners, who each receives $165,000, is dominated by women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

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 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic