Yes, The Show Does Go On – Online: A List of Websites by Bill Hirschman

Nothing can match the experience of live theater. But when such gatherings can be irresponsible, if not deadly, we need the healing, uplifting and just plain diverting gifts that theater pro…

Illuminating innovation in Arch Ballet’s winter 2020 season

The Sheen Center for Culture and Innovation, New York, NY.February 20, 2020. Aesthetic and meaning — memorable art achieves something in both areas. Arch Ballet’s work always intrigues a…

We Are NY Phil @ Home: Principal Flute Robert Langevin by New York Philharmonic

Theatre News: Donate or Apply: Emergency Relief for Theater Artists by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

As our world reels from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Washington theater community faces financial uncertainty in the weeks and months ahead. Many of the professional theater-makers in o…

Recapping Smash 1.9: 'We're Not Best Friends Now, OK?' by Mark Peikert

It happens at some point in the lives of all New Yorkers: boozy shenanigans in Times Square!

A split bill of split approaches and qualities: Annalee Traylor and Project 44 in ‘Take Root’

Green Space, Queens, NY.February 8, 2020. Sometimes art juxtaposed with other art can reveal what all of that art really is; contrast can highlight and underscore. That’s what came to mind…

Broadway revival of Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf has closed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The 2020 Broadway revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf starring Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett has closed. This post Broadway revival of Who’s Afraid…

Latest Data Proves the Arts Are a Vital Part of the U.S. Economy

New data has been issued by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, that has revealed that the arts are a vital component of the U.S. economy, according to A…

En Garde Arts' FANDANGO FOR BUTTERFLIES (AND COYOTES) Will Be Available Online

En Garde Arts has announced that their production of Fandango for Butterflies (and Coyotes) will be available online March 26a?"28.

VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares Tribute to Kenny Rogers

Dolly Parton has taken to Twitter to share a tribute to Kenny Rogers, who passed away yesterday, March 20.

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Joins Stars in the House Live Stream, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The daily series, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ruthie Ann Miles Announces She is Expecting a Child This Spring

The Broadway community is in need of some good news lately, and today we've received some! Ruthie Ann Miles has announced on social media that she is expecting a child this spring!

LISTEN: Jason Robert Brown Releases 'JRB Plays JRB' Women's Edition on SoundCloud

Jason Robert Brown took to Twitter to announce the release of the women edition 'JRB Plays JRB' which features the composer playing accompaniments to his own songs.

Video Roundup March 21: Ben Platt Sings 'Rainbow,' Andrew Lloyd Webber Tackles Hamilton, More by Dan Meyer

Stage celebrities are sharing joy on Twitter and Instagram in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford Sings 'Brief Time' As Part of TodayTix's Intermission Mission Series!

Annaleigh Ashford kicked off TodayTix's Intermission Mission series, to raise money for The Actors Fund.

VIDEO: Steve Martin Shares Video of Himself Playing Banjo Outdoors

Steve Martin took to Twitter to share a video of himself playing a bit of banjo outside while in isolation.

Ruthie Ann Miles Is Expecting a Baby by Playbill Staff

The Tony winner shared the good news on Twitter.

Watch Ziegfeld Theater's NEWSIES in ASL Online Now!

Ziegfeld Theater has filmed its production of Newsies, performed in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). The production is available to watch on the company's website, through Marc…

Central Park at Dusk (One-Minute Song Cycle) by Georgia Stitt and Sara Teasdale by Georgia Stitt

A Quarantine Project. Finished this song today for my one-minute song cycle. I'm a better composer than singer so imagine your favorite voice. I just wanted to share a moment of creation. I…

BroadwayRadio Special: Oliver Roth on how COVID-19 will impact Broadway’s future by Matt Tamanini

In this special episode, Matt talks to our favorite Broadway producer, Oliver Roth, about how the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting closures in theatres around the world will impact Broadw…

Met Opera Adds New Titles and Extended Viewing Hours For Streaming Productions

A day after canceling upcoming performances due to concerns around the coronavirus, the Metropolitan Opera announced that it would stream encore presentations from the award-winning Live in …

Need to kill some time? Here are some theatre-y Netflix picks… by Gabi Bergman

I’m sure most people, like me, are wondering what they can do to keep themselves entertained during a quarantine. With

Videos of Philadelphia Theater to Get You Through the Shutdown by Christopher Munden

Perhaps you find yourself with some time on your hands and a yearning for those bygone days when there were theater shows in Philadelphia. To get you through these dark days, check out these…

La MaMa’s Downtown Variety #1 and the new pandemic aesthetic by Jonathan Mandell

“It’s a challenging time, but it’s also an inspiring time,” said John King, one of the eight downtown artists who performed in La MaMa’s Downtown Variety #1 (full video below), the…

FILM ACADEMY MIGHT CHANGE OSCAR RULES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS by Robert Shuman

(Brandon Katz’s article appeared in the Observer, 3/20;  via Pam Green.) We’re such Oscar fanatics that mere days after this year’s ceremony we began predicting the nominees and winn…

Broadway coronavirus updates: emergency relief agreement for union employees and two major shows that will not go on by Deb Miller

The coronavirus has upended the old maxim “The show must go on.” It was just announced that two major productions, which had been suspended through April 12, after playing a number of pr…

We Are NY Phil @ Home: Sumire Kudo and Nathan Vickery by New York Philharmonic

Broadway League and theatrical unions reach deal on payment for tours by Caitlin Huston

A day after reaching a payment deal for workers on Broadway, the theatrical unions and the Broadway League have reached an agreement for employees on tour. For shows with bookings through an…

Just In: Equity & Broadway League Reach Touring Agreement During Shutdown

Just in is word via Equity members that a deal has been reached between them and the Broadway League to take care of agreements for the many national tours that have been canceled, or postp…

VIDEO: Watch Audra McDonald and Will Swenson in STARS IN THE HOUSE Concert Series with Seth Rudetsky at 2pm!

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with Audra McDonald and Will Swenson and tonight (8pm) with Kristin Chenoweth!

WATCH: Audra McDonald and Will Swenson on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The daily series, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers live mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Doodles from Week 1! | LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! by The Kennedy Center

Stars on Sondheim: Tonya Pinkins Recalls the Sondheim Show That Made Her Want to Be on Broadway by Broadway.com

March 22 marks Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday. It's impossible to state the great contribution and influences this titan of the stage has made to musical theater, but we're taking a stab a…

Stars on Sondheim: Veanne Cox on the Secret to Singing 'Getting Married Today' by Broadway.com

March 22 marks Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday. It's impossible to state the great contribution and influences this titan of the stage has made to musical theater, but we're taking a stab a…

Stars on Sondheim: Debbie Allen on Which Sondheim Song She'd Like to Sing to the Legend by Broadway.com

March 22 marks Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday. It's impossible to state the great contribution and influences this titan of the stage has made to musical theater, but we're taking a stab a…

Breaking: ‘Virginia Woolf’ Won’t Re-Open on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" will not open when Broadway resumes performances, due to ensuing cast scheduling conflicts amid the shutdown. The post Breaking: ‘Virginia Woolf’ Won’…

Broadway League, Unions Announce Aid Package to Pay Broadway Employees During COVID-19 Shutdown by Michael Appler

The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) have reached an emergency relief agreement to pay Broadway employees and provide them with health insurance while …

BalletX Comes to You with Live Dance Classes and Performance Screening by Smalley Bogg

If things went as planned BalletX would be in the middle of its Spring Season right now. But as you know, things haven't been going as planned, but you can still see the contemporary ballet …

Better and better by Terry Teachout

I spoke to Mrs. T’s nurses by phone at midday Saturday, and they had nothing but good news to give me. In addition to nodding her head when spoken to, she is now able to squeeze her nurses…

Placido Domingo Resigns From Opera Union; Donates $500,000 to Sexual Harassment Eradication Programs

Placido Domingo has resigned from the opera union, and will contribute $500,000 to sexual harassment eradication programs, as well as a fund to help opera employees, according to ABC News.

Patrick Wilson Shares THE FULL MONTY Mishaps, Chats with Andrea Martin & More on Seth Rudetsky's STARS IN THE HOUSE

The Actors Fund has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars…

James V. Hatch, Archivist of Black Theater, Has Passed Away at 91

The New York Times has reported that James V. Hatch, a historian of black theater passed away on Feb 14. Hatch, with his wife Camille Billops, created a large archive of interviews with blac…

W.S. Van Dyke: One Shot Woody by Trav S.D.

A few words today in remembrance of pioneering screen director W.S. Van Dyke (Woodbridge Strong “Woody” Van Dyke II, 1889-1943). Born in San Diego, Van Dyke was raised in the theatre ac…

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen by Trav S.D.

Today being World Puppetry Day, and many of us housebound due to rapidly spreading Covid-19, I wanted to do a quick plug for a thing to watch to lighten your spirits. I first watched The Mup…

WATCH: New York City Ballet’s Tiler Peck Teaches Ballet in This Exclusive Video Class by Ruthie Fierberg

Though she teaches live Monday through Friday during the shutdown, Peck made this weekend class just for Playbill viewers.

Stephen Colbert At Home by NPR

Stephen Colbert joins us, along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Paula Poundstone, and Luke Burbank.

The Daily Distraction: Long Before Jellicles, Judy Garland Was a Singing Cat in Gay Purr-ee by Ryan McPhee

Isolated? Dreaming of a getaway? Mewsette knows how you feel.

Great Theater, Dance and Classical Music to Tune Into While Stuck at Home by The New York Times

“The Rosie O’Donnell Show” returns for a night with streaming and the Metropolitan Opera will have a week of Wagner starting on Monday. Here is a list of digital content.

Netflix to donate $1 million to the Actors Fund by Caitlin Huston

Netflix will donate $1 million to the Actors Fund as part of a $100 million fund for entertainment workers. The donation, announced Friday by Ted Sarandos, chief content officer of Netflix, …

How Will the COVID-19 Shutdown Affect Broadway? by Smalley Bogg

They said the show must always go on, so what will happen when they no longer can? Broadway producer and entertainment attorney Richard Roth talks to us the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic …

Cappies Review: ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Connelly School of the Holy Child by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

Review submitted by Emily Townsend of Flint Hill School The rock and roll cast and crew of the Connelly School of the HolyChild’s theater department excited audiences wit…

Token Theatre Friends: Celine Song’s Deep Dive by American Theatre Editors

Jose talks to the playwright about her (now closed) show 'Endlings' and to Wai Ching Ho, who starred in it.

‘Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?’ Starring Laurie Metcalf & Rupert Everett Cancels Broadway Run by Greg Evans

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the much-anticipated Broadway revival starring Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett with a powerhouse creative and production team, will not resume performanc…

Two Broadway Productions Close Before They Open Because of Corona Virus: “The Hangmen,” Revival of “Virginia Woolf” by Roger Friedman

Trump Virus has laid claim to two Broadway productions that would have opened for this season but now never will. The worst

Broadway Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Starring Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett, Has Closed by Mark Peikert

The Joe Mantello-helmed production was to have opened at the Booth Theatre April 9.

Rosie O'Donnell on Prepping for the Starry One-Night-Only Return of Her Show: 'I Will Have to Take a Shower!' by Paul Wontorek

From 1996 to 2002, Rosie O’Donnell ruled the daytime airwaves with The Rosie O’Donnell Show, a joyful talk show featuring A-list stars, flying Koosh balls and a healthy obsession with Ba…

DAILY HOT LIST: Dramatic readings, local drag show, movies, books and Jimmy Fallon by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

How to stay entertained while social distancing.

Shuttered Broadway Agrees to Emergency Relief. Hangmen, Virginia Woolf drop out. by Jonathan Mandell

The Broadway League and the 14 Broadway unions have reached an “emergency relief agreement,” which means that producers will pay cast and crew during the first few weeks of the shutdown …

Venues fall silent in the month that music died

Summer festival season all but cancelled as coronavirus crisis takes its toll on performers and gigs

Listening Party: Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of The Secret Garden by Nathan Skethway

The Prom's Cailtin Kinnunen recommends the original Broadway cast recording of the 1991 musical.

Celebrity Self-Tape: Original Be More Chill Star Will Roland Auditions ‘To Succeed’ in His Dream Role by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Dear Evan Hansen cast member gives a full performance as J. Pierpont Finch.

Hangmen highlights (not coming back to Broadway) by NewYorkTheater

Eugenius is a streaming hit raising over £11,000 for Acting For Others by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo British musical Eugenius was a streaming hit last night as musical theatre fans at home tuned in to watch and raise over £11,000 for Acting For Others. This post Eugenius is…

NEWS: SOLT issues update for West End theatre ticketholders by Press Releases

A statement has been issued by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) on behalf of the major commercial West End theatre operators and the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) to prov…

Playbill Viewing: Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood Star in Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker by Marc J. Franklin

The four-part limited series debuted March 20 on Netflix.

Cotswolds’ Barn Theatre to stream free live shows by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has introduced a new free live-streaming service to entertain and inform during the coronavirus shutdown. This post Cotswolds’ Barn Theatre t…

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Starring Laurie Metcalf & Rupert Everett, Will Not Continue on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The new star-packed revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which began previews on March 3 and has been held up by the COVID-19 crisis, will not continue at the Booth The…

Hampstead theatre to stream I and You free from 23 – 29 March by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hampstead Theatre are to stream their hit production of I and You, starring Maisie Williams and Zach Wyatt, for free from Monday 23 - Sunday 29 March 2020. This post Hampstea…

Hangmen – the UK hit play will not return to Broadway by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hangmen - the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production will not be returning to Broadway when theatres are reopened. This post Hangmen – the UK hit play will no…

RUDIN CLOSES ‘VIRGINIA WOOLF’ REVIVAL by Philip Boroff

With no indication of when New York and Broadway will reopen for business amid a worsening public health and economic catastrophe, producer Scott Rudin cancelled his revival of Edward Albee�…

‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ will not open on Broadway after shutdown by Caitlin Huston

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will not resume performances on Broadway, producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and David Geffen announced early Saturday morning. The production, which…

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Announces Broadway Closing

The producers of the Broadway revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? announced today that the production will not open when Broadway resumes performances, due to ensuing c…

Tech Exercises for the Non-Technical Teacher by Kerry Hishon

The phrase “technical theatre” can be intimidating for some drama teachers. They may feel that they don’t have adequate experience to teach technical theatre, or that they just aren’…

BroadwayRadio Special: Warren Hoffman, author of The Great White Way: Race and the Broadway Musical by James Marino

James Marino speaks with Warren Hoffman about his book, “The Great White Way: Race and the Broadway Musical”, which just received its second edition Guest: Warren Hoffman Warren currentl…

Arts Council in talks to save theatres and galleries

Institutions forced to shut after government warnings on coronavirus

6 Live-Streams with Broadway Stars This Weekend, March 21-22 - Watch Patti and Idina and Chita and Audra and more!

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many Broadway performers are sharing their talents online. This weekend is particularly star-studded and, considering Sun…

CDC Reminds You to Wash Hands, Work Remote, & That Danny Burstein Still Doesn’t Have a Fucking Tony by Broadway Beat

by Brendan Szendro. @BSzendro. ATLANTA - Amidst the backdrop of a growing health crisis, The Center for Disease Control released a statement today reminding the American public to keep washi…

5 Live-Streams with Broadway Stars This Weekend, March 21-22 - Watch Patti and Idina and Chita and Audra and more!

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many Broadway performers are sharing their talents online. This weekend is particularly star-studded and, considering Sun…

The Dance Enthusiast Guide's To Online Dance, Movement & Art Classes by The Dance Enthusiast

The Dance Enthusiast Guide's To Online Dance, Movement & Art Classes