All stories by Talaura Harms on BroadwayStars

Friday, May 28, 2021

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
Thursday, May 27, 2021

In the News: Danny Burstein Joins HBO's Lakers Drama, Brittney Mack to Host A.R.T.'s Spring Celebration by Talaura Harms

Plus: Creative teams for Williamstown Theatre Festival are announced, and applications open for the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Librettist Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Waterwell's Outdoor Dance-Theatre Piece June Rites!! Will Premiere at Governors Island by Talaura Harms

The work celebrating the return of summer runs June 18-27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

In the News: Keala Settle Performs Live in London, Sophie Okonedo Joins Modern Love by Talaura Harms

Plus, Broadway’s Best Shows' Show of Titles streaming concert reschedules to June 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation Will Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall by Talaura Harms

The show will feature life-size puppetry and music by The Sherman Brothers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

David Rockwell's Book Drama, A Celebration of His Design Work, Released May 26 by Talaura Harms

The Tony Award-winning set designer and architect will donate the royalties from sales to The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

In the News: Night of a Thousand Judys Details, Ezra Menas Voices Nonbinary Okapi for Madagascar: A Little Wild by Talaura Harms

Plus, watch the video for Daniel Quadrino's new single "Feel Your Love."

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM
Monday, May 24, 2021

In the News: America Ferrera Co-Narrates In the Heights: Finding Home Audiobook, Timothée Chalamet Tapped for Wonka Movie Musical, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: 651 ARTS plans a Juneteenth Celebration, and Barbara Barrie releases a podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch May 24-28 by Talaura Harms

Sky Pony's The (virtual) Wilderness, MTC's The Niceties, and more online offerings this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM
Friday, May 21, 2021

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Launches Reimagining Equitable Productions Workshop by Talaura Harms

The program will work with Broadway companies to address racial equity as the industry moves toward reopening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Broadway Bares: Twerk From Home Will Take It Off Online (Again) This Year by Talaura Harms

The annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS burlesque fundraiser is directed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch May 21-23 by Talaura Harms

Chuck and Lilli Cooper in concert, Broadway Barks, the Drama League Awards, and more online offerings this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:45AM
Thursday, May 20, 2021

In the News: Darren Criss to Headline Theatre Aspen Gala, Lineup for New Federal Theatre Reading Series Announced by Talaura Harms

Plus: CO/LAB Theater Group will present a summer festival of works from its neurodiverse company of actors and supporting artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Kristin Chenoweth Joins Cast of Upcoming Sports Movie National Champions by Talaura Harms

J. K. Simmons and Stephen James also star in the film about labor and race in college sports, based on Adam Mervis' play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Lisa Edelstein, Kathryn Hahn, and Tracee Chimo Pallero Are The Sisters Rosensweig for Spotlight on Plays May 20 by Talaura Harms

Jason Alexander also appears in the digital production of the 1992 Wendy Wasserstein comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

In the News: Sara Ramirez Joins Sex and the City Sequel Series, Stephen Fry to Narrate Oedipus Rex for LA Opera by Talaura Harms

Plus: The solo musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter will stream on Broadway on Demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Billy Porter Opens Up About HIV Status in Moving Personal Account by Talaura Harms

"There’s no more stigma—let’s be done with that," the Tony- and Emmy-winning actor says after keeping the diagnosis primarily to himself for 14 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Visit Ancient Cyprus to Celebrate the Rebirth of Spring in Persou, Opening May 19 by Talaura Harms

The world premiere of the immersive theatre experience runs at Chelsea's the cell theatre through June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

In the News: The Good Fight Sets Season 5 Release Date, Club Cumming Moves to Maine by Talaura Harms

Plus: Playwright Larry Powell receives Cornelia Street Award, and Donja R. Love curates a new playwriting fellowship.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM
Monday, May 17, 2021

In the News: Taylor Mac Will Perform Pride Concert for Restart Stages, Stone Crossed Concept Album Release Features Broadway Voices by Talaura Harms

Plus, winners have been selected for the 2021 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch May 17-21 by Talaura Harms

Elizabeth Stanley in concert with Ted Sperling, readings of Alice Childress and Wendy Wasserstein plays, and more online offerings this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Page 73's 2021–2022 Season Includes Works by John J. Caswell Jr. and Bleu Beckford-Burrell by Talaura Harms

Plus, take a look at the company's new Launch: A Docuseries, chronicling the post-pandemic page-to-stage process.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Feinstein's/54 Below Reopens Its Doors in June; Lineup Includes André De Shields, Shakina Nayfack, Beth Malone, More by Talaura Harms

Joe Iconis and George Salazar will launch the reopening June 17 with Two Player Game.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021

Stars of Off-Broadway's Bad Jews Reunite for Play-PerView Digital Reading May 15 by Talaura Harms

Joshua Harmon's play originally premiered at Roundabout's Black Box Theatre in 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 14, 2021

In the News: Ann Reinking's Students Release a Tribute Documentary, and TeamALW Releases a Cat Video by Talaura Harms

Plus, Olivier winner Clive Rowe has joined the London cast of The Prince of Egypt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch May 14-16 by Talaura Harms

New take on Fela! debuts, MCC's annual Miscast gala, a "lost" Zora Neal Hurston play, and more online offerings this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Jeremy Jordan Will Star in Return of Off-Broadway Revival of Little Shop of Horrors by Talaura Harms

The production will also resume its run with original cast members Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

London Production of Be More Chill Reboots for Summer West End Run by Talaura Harms

The musical, which opened in the U.K. in February 2020, will return with its full original London cast and creative team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

It's a Puzzlement! Tease Your Brain With Broadway Rebuses by Talaura Harms

How many of these Broadway-themed puzzles can you solve?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

It's a Puzzlement! Tease Your Brain With These Broadway Rebuses by Talaura Harms

How many of these Broadway-themed puzzles can you solve?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

Novelist-Turned-Librettist Jodi Picoult Talks About Collaboration and Hope Ahead of Breathe May 14 by Talaura Harms

The musical, co-conceived with playwright Timothy Allen McDonald, stars Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O'Hara, Denée Benton, Patti Murin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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