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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

In Jacob G. PadrÃ³n's Inaugural Season as Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director, All the New Haven's a Stage by Ryan McPhee

PadrÃ³n reshapes his planned 2020"2021 lineup through the Connecticut company's One City, Many Stages initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM[SHARE]

Friday, June 5, 2020

Sam Mendes Calls for Government Investments, Support From Streaming Services to Sustain U.K. Theatres by Ryan McPhee

The Tony- and Oscar-winning director proposed financial measures to support live performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Celebration Theatre to Honor Roger Q. Mason at 2020 Virtual Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony by Ryan McPhee

The digital event will feature performances by Garrett Clayton, Drew Droege, Adam Hundman, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Brittney Johnson on Experiencing Racism as a Black Broadway Performer by Ryan McPhee

The Wicked and Les Misérables alum spoke out, hoping for equity in the industry's future.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM[SHARE]

Off-Broadway Spaces Open Their Lobbies to Support Black Lives Matter Protesters by Ryan McPhee

Signature Theatre, The Public Theater, and more are showing solidarity by providing shelter, supplies, and additional services.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Michael R. Jackson Wins Lambda Literary Award for A Strange Loop by Ryan McPhee

The composer earned the Pulitzer Prize earlier this year for the musical inspired by his own experience as a queer Black artist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM[SHARE]

Christian Dante White Urges Non-Black Friends, Followers, Fans 'to Learn, to Grow, to Speak Up Beyond Social Media' by Ryan McPhee

The My Fair Lady and Hello, Dolly! alum issues a call to raise "warriors of equality."

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Ariana DeBose to Those Profiting Off Black and Brown Stories: 'True Allyship Is Earned. Can You Show Up For Us?' by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee called for accountability and action in the entertainment industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:13PM[SHARE]

Cody Renard Richard on Experiencing Racism as a Broadway Stage Manager, and a Call to Allies by Ryan McPhee

"We have to do better. Let's actually create a 'community.'"

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM[SHARE]

Choreographer Warren Adams Challenges Broadway to Confront Racism by Ryan McPhee

"We are not looking for empathy. We are not victims. We are only asking for humanity and equality."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM[SHARE]

Choreographer Warren Adams Challenges Broadway to Confront Racism by Ryan McPhee

"We are not looking for empathy. We are not victims. We are only asking for humanity and equality."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM[SHARE]

Obie Awards Postpone 2020 Virtual Ceremony: 'This Is a Time for Reflection and Mourning' by Ryan McPhee

The awards honoring Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theatre were to take place June 4 on YouTube.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 1, 2020

Metropolitan Opera Cancels First Half of 2020"2021 Season, Revamps Spring Slate in Wake of Coronavirus by Ryan McPhee

The season is now scheduled to launch December 31 with a special reopening gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM[SHARE]

Streaming This Week: Alvin Ailey's Revelations, Tom Hiddleston as Coriolanus, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus, catch performances by Angel Blue and Andrew Scott, conversations with Eboni Booth and Joshua Harmon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 31, 2020

2020 Drama Desks Awards Postponed in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Protests by Ryan McPhee

Winners were to be announced on NY1 in a ceremony made remote due to the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM[SHARE]

Revisit Tony-Winning The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Joe Mantello's production of the Mart Crowley play, which opened May 31, 2018, featured Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM[SHARE]

65th Annual Drama Desk Awards Take Place May 31 by Ryan McPhee

The remote ceremony, honoring a theatre season cut short, airs on NY1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 29, 2020

Sundance Institute Names 8 Works to Be Developed Under Its 2020 Digital Theatre Lab by Ryan McPhee

The 2020 program will take place through Sundance's Co//ab initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM[SHARE]

What to Stream This Weekend: The Drama Desks Go Digital, Party With [title of show], More by Ryan McPhee

Plus, catch streams of Broadway's Allegiance and Holiday Inn, co-hosted by Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM[SHARE]

The Daily Distraction: Marisha Wallace, Lea Salonga, Katharine McPhee, More Think"and Sing"About 'Tomorrow' by Ryan McPhee

Wallace virtually gathered several friends and co-stars for this moving Annie cover, benefiting Broadway Cares and MAD Trust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 28, 2020

The Daily Distraction: Gladys Knight Pours Her Soul Into 'And I Am Telling You' by Ryan McPhee

Celebrate the Grammy winner's birthday with her rendition of the Dreamgirls anthem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Daily Distraction: Noah Galvin Was Ready to Play Mama Rose...at Age 15 by Ryan McPhee

Catch the Dear Evan Hansen star live out his Gypsy dreams as a teen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Date and Details Set for 2020 Obie Awards as Ceremony Goes Digital by Ryan McPhee

Cole Escola will host the virtual event honoring Off-Broadway theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Streaming This Week: Broadway's Allegiance, a Chat With Kristen Bell, More by Ryan McPhee

As theatres stay dark, screens brighten up with performances, interviews, and classes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 22, 2020

The Daily Distraction: The Touring Cast of Falsettos Ensure Everything Will Be Alright by Ryan McPhee

Catch Max Von Essen, Nick Adams, Eden Espinosa, and more reunite for a virtual performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:45PM[SHARE]

What to Stream This Weekend: Broadway Stars Sing Their Dream Roles, Puffs Brings Magic Home, More by Ryan McPhee

A sampling of the virtual offerings to entice theatre enthusiasts over Memorial Day weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The Daily Distraction: Let Cher Entertain You, Let Cher Make You Smile by Ryan McPhee

Happy belated birthday to the goddess warrior, and happy anniversary to Gypsy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces 2020 Stephen Schwartz Award Honoree and Multiple Thom Thomas Award Recipients by Ryan McPhee

The awards go to rising composers and writers and come with a no-strings-attached grant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM[SHARE]

Smash Eyes Broadway (Again): A Musical Adaptation of the NBC Series Is in the Works by Ryan McPhee

The Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt, and Neil Meron production will bring Karen Cartwright, Ivy Lynn, and more to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Daily Distraction: Watch Jeremy Jordan and Jonathan Groff Enter a Battle of the Marilyns Ahead of the Bombshell Concert by Ryan McPhee

The two channeled their inner Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, respectively, at MCC Theater's 2013 Miscast gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Daily Distraction: Let's Play 'Count the Lifts' With Shoshana Bean by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway favorite serves riffs and whistle tones in this delightfully chaotic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat montage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM[SHARE]

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