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Saturday, June 12, 2021

How Many Musical Theatre Tangos Can You Identify From Their Lyrics? by Talaura Harms

Hint: all of the tunes have "tango" in the song title.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Blair Brown Leads Play-PerView Production of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document June 12 by Talaura Harms

Proceeds for the streaming presentation benefit the ACLU and Chicago's A Red Orchid Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, June 11, 2021

Tom Kitt to Drop Debut Studio Album Reflect by Talaura Harms

The release will feature tracks co-written and performed by Adrienne Warren, Elizabeth Stanley, Javier Muñoz, Lauren Patten, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Thursday, June 10, 2021

NBC Cancels Musical Series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist After 2 Seasons by Talaura Harms

Creators and stars of the show have mounted a social media campaign to save the series, in the hopes that another network will pick it up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

In the News: Ana Villafañe, Alex Brightman, and Rory O'Malley Book TV Pilots, Irish Rep Plans Digital Summer Season, More by Talaura Harms

Plus, a Daniel Fish-conceived concert of Loesser's The Most Happy Fella music will play Bard SummerScape, with Mary Testa, Tina Fabrique, and more

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Watch Ben Platt and Lola Kirke's Strained Sibling Relationship in the Trailer for Broken Dreams by Talaura Harms

The Black Label Media film will release in theatres and on cable VOD July 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Watch Ben Platt and Lola Kirke's Strained Sibling Relationship in the Trailer for Broken Diamonds by Talaura Harms

The Black Label Media film will release in theatres and on cable VOD July 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

In the News: Michael R. Jackson and Ashley Park Will Lead Master Classes for American Theatre Wing, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: New Normal Rep announces dates and casting for its streaming production of Nikkole Salter's Lines in the Dust.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Lisa Kudrow Cast in Film Adaptation of Better Nate Than Ever by Talaura Harms

Tim Federle is adapting and directing the musical comedy, based on his own novel, for Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Alliance Theatre's 2021-2022 Season Will Open With the World Premiere of Darlin' Cory From Sugarland's Kristian Bush and Novelist Phillip DePoy by Talaura Harms

The season will also include a second to-be-announced premiere musical, directed by Kenny Leon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM
Monday, June 7, 2021

In the News: Jeremy Jordan and Solea Pfeiffer Lead In the Light, A Faustian Tale Recording, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: The inaugural recipients of the New Visions Fellowship from National Queer Theatre and The Dramatist Guild have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 7-11 by Talaura Harms

Santino Fontana in a noir radio play, MTC and Roundabout galas, and more online offerings this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Tony Winner André De Shields Takes on Title Role in Volpone, or the Fox for Red Bull Theater by Talaura Harms

Hamish Linklater, Kristine Nielsen, and Mary Testa also star in the production of the Ben Jonson classic, streaming live June 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Phylicia Rashad Will Return to Broadway in Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew by Talaura Harms

Manhattan Theatre Club has locked in dates for its Broadway and Off-Broadway 2021–2022 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM
Saturday, June 5, 2021

How Many Musicals Can You Identify From the Lyrics of Their Title Songs? by Talaura Harms

Use the lyric clues to name the title of the show and the title of the song. (Hint: they're the same.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, June 4, 2021

Billy Porter Has a Deal With Peacock to Develop Fruits of Thy Labor Series by Talaura Harms

The Hollywood-set family drama marks Porter's first foray into television writing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 4-6 by Talaura Harms

Raja Feather Kelly's The KILL ONE Race, Zakiyah Alexander's How to Raise a Freeman, and more online offerings this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Raja Feather Kelly's Part-Theatre, Part-Reality Game Show Series The KILL ONE Race Premieres June 4 by Talaura Harms

Presented by and filmed at Playwrights Horizons, the series transforms the theatre into the set of a macabre reality game show where death is the final prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 3, 2021

In the News: Dyllón Burnside Among American Horror Stories Cast, Detroit Public Theatre Finds a Permanent Home by Talaura Harms

Plus: Participants of Black Theatre United and Williamstown Theatre Festival's BIPOC training initiative have been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Get an Exclusive 1st Listen to "Sunday" From the New SUF/SOND Album A Perfect Little Death by Talaura Harms

Created by singer-songwriter Eleri Ward, the album marries the songs of Stephen Sondheim with the sounds of Sufjan Stevens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM

Audra McDonald Stars in Ohio State Murders From Spotlight on Plays, Streaming June 3 by Talaura Harms

Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the Adrienne Kennedy work, with proceeds benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31AM
Wednesday, June 2, 2021

New Licensing Agent Uproar Theatrics Offers New Works With an All-Digital Materials Model by Talaura Harms

The company will license works centered around teen and young adult characters, with current titles from Paul Gordon, Kristoffer Diaz, Rachel Lynett, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

In the News: Phillipa Soo Tapped for One True Loves Film, Dorothy Lyman Joins Alfred Molina in We Have to Hurry by Talaura Harms

Plus: Friends! The Musical Parody will sit down in NYC this summer before a 52-city tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

In the News: Will Swenson and Rachel Bay Jones Head to the Small Screen, Blindness Sets Toronto Dates, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Tony-winning producer and BroadwayHD CEO and founder Bonnie Comley has been elected board president of The Drama League.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 1-4 by Talaura Harms

A new Raja Feather Kelly work, Audra McDonald in Ohio State Murders, Victoria Clark in concert, and more online offerings this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

4 Times Couture Fashion Designers Took Their Talents to the Stage by Talaura Harms

Halston, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, and Isaac Mizrahi all started in the fashion industry but took a turn at Broadway costume design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Saturday, May 29, 2021

Fly On The Wall Series Continues May 29 With Online Reading of Douglas Lyons' Invisible Act 1 by Talaura Harms

The page-to-stage series gives audiences an inside look at the play development process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 28, 2021

In the News: E. Fay Butler Returns to Fannie in Oregon, Danai Gurira Eyes Return to Wakanda for Black Panther Sequel and Series by Talaura Harms

Plus: The Lavender Effect kicks off Pride month with a Virtual Pride Parade featuring Alexandra Billings, Betty Buckley, Judith Light, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch May 28-30 by Talaura Harms

Jason Danieley in concert with Ted Sperling, a new short play from David Ives, and more online offerings this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Nine New Musical Theatre Works Headed to Rhinebeck Writers Retreat for Summer Development Residencies by Talaura Harms

Among the selected writers are Tony nominee Beth Malone, the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers, and current Dramatist Guild Fellow John-Michael Lyles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Quiz: Festivals, Fairs, and Other Fêtes by Talaura Harms

How many Broadway musicals can you identify from clues about their scene-stealing soirées?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

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