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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

WATCH: Rent Stars From Broadway and Beyond Join Forces With #ArtsHeroes for Performance of the Musical's 'Will I?' by Ryan McPhee

The video, featuring Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jordan Fisher, and more, premiered as part of Be An #ArtsHero's Labor Day of Action.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch September 7"11 by Ryan McPhee

Preview new Disney and Loch Ness monster-inspired musicals, get your Broadway bake on, and more.

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French Takes on Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet Head Online From the Metropolitan Opera by Ryan McPhee

The Nightly Met Streams series goes all-French this week with titles by Massenet, Bizet, and more.

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Friday, September 4, 2020

Harriet Harris Stars as Eleanor Roosevelt in Barrington's Virtual Eleanor Reading Beginning September 4 by Ryan McPhee

The Mark St. Germain play was filmed at the Massachusetts venue without an audience.

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The Playbill Streaming Guide: What to Watch Labor Day Weekend by Ryan McPhee

A tribute to Nick Cordero, three live-streamed concerts from Midtown, and more.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

The Ocean at the End of the Lane Sets New Dates for West End Transfer by Ryan McPhee

The National Theatre production will now return to London in 2021.

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Watch Teaser for Julie Taymor and Sarah Ruhl's The Glorias, Starring Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander by Ryan McPhee

The Gloria Steinem biopic also features Janelle Monáe, Lorraine Toussaint, Bette Midler, Monica Sanchez, and Kimberly Guerrero.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

André Holland to Lead Online Reading of Eisa Davis' Pulitzer Finalist Bulrusher by Ryan McPhee

The streaming event is the third title in Paula Vogel's "Bard at the Gate" series.

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What Did Critics Think of David Hare's Coronavirus Play Beat the Devil, Starring Ralph Fiennes? by Ryan McPhee

The solo show marks the reopening of London's Bridge Theatre.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Julianne Moore Rounds Out Principal Cast of Dear Evan Hansen Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar winner joins Ben Platt, Amy Adams, and more.

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Jackie Burns, Micaela Diamond, More to Preview New Works in New York Theatre Barn Showcases by Ryan McPhee

The September lineup will virtually spotlight eight in-development titles.

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The Play Lover's Glossary: 10 Terms to Know Before Opening the Script by Ryan McPhee

Do you know your denouement from your deus ex macchina? Your catharsis from your chorus?

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Ryan Murphy Shares 1st Look at Starry Cast of His The Prom Movie, Teases Release Date by Ryan McPhee

"Christmas is right around the corner...," wrote the TV power player.

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Watch Porgy and Bess, Elektra, and More From the Metropolitan Opera This Week by Ryan McPhee

The company celebrates 20th-century classics in the 25th week of its Nightly Met Streams series.

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Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 31"September 4 by Ryan McPhee

A Center Stage reunion, a concert from a former Cher-Elphaba, and more.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Amy Adams Joins Dear Evan Hansen Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar nominee will play Cynthia Murphy in the Universal project.

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Tony Awards Confirm Eligible Shows for Shortened 2019-2020 Season, Announce Additional Rulings by Ryan McPhee

In lieu of an in-person ceremony, this year's event will take place virtually.

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Laverne Cox, Anna Deavere Smith, More Join Jessye Norman Tribute by Ryan McPhee

The September 15 event honoring the late soprano will feature such artists as J'Nai Bridges and Harolyn Blackwell.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 28-30 by Ryan McPhee

A Next to Normal reunion, a summer camp murder mystery, and more.

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Drew Droege's Happy Birthday Doug Heads to BroadwayHD by Ryan McPhee

The solo show, produced by Michael Urie and Zach Laks, played SoHo Playhouse up until the theatre shutdown.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Mj Rodriguez, Janet Mock, More Board HBO Adaptation of Between the World and Me by Ryan McPhee

They join a cast that includes Phylicia Rashad, Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett, and Oprah Winfrey.

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Play-PerView Lines Up Virtual Readings of Sugar in Our Wounds, Seneca Falls, and Hamlet in Bed by Ryan McPhee

The company says it has raised $100,000 for charities and arts organizations impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Movie Adaptation of The Color Purple Musical Taps Blitz Bazawule to Direct by Ryan McPhee

The filmmaker joins the project hot on the heels of Beyoncé's Black Is King.

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Monday, August 24, 2020

What Shows Are Eligible at the 2020 Tony Awards? by Ryan McPhee

The 74th annual ceremony, to take place digitally this fall, will celebrate a season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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James Lapine to Release a Book on the Creation of Sunday in the Park With George by Ryan McPhee

Putting It Together: How Stephen Sondheim and I Created Sunday in the Park With George will arrive on shelves in April 2021.

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Classic Arts Catch-Up: Watch Lucia Lucas in The Sound of Identity Trailer, Birmingham Royal Ballet's New Partnership, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus: Check out Liminal Highway from composer Christopher Cerrone and flutist Tim Munro.

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It's Verdi Week at the Metropolitan Opera, With 7 of the Composer's Works Heading Online by Ryan McPhee

The Nightly Met Streams series continues with La Traviata, Rigoletto, and more.

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Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch August 24-28 by Ryan McPhee

A powerhouse celebration of women in theatre, a sleepout for a cause, and more.

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Audra McDonald, Rachel Brosnahan, More Bring Covenant House's Stage and Screen Sleep Out Online August 24 by Ryan McPhee

The virtual event, aimed at supporting young people facing homelessness, also features upcoming West Side Story stars Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler.

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Saturday, August 22, 2020

Patti LuPone, Jason Alexander, Santino Fontana, Michael McKean, More Offer Virtual Benefit Reading of Judgment Day by Ryan McPhee

The presentation, premiering August 22, supports Barrington Stage Company and The Actors Fund.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

The 2020 Tony Awards to Be Held Digitally This Fall by Ryan McPhee

The 74th annual ceremony, originally scheduled for June 7, was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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