Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, More Featured in New PBS Concert Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald by Andrew Gans

Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas With Vanessa Williams was filmed with a small, socially distanced audience in D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59pm on November 19, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter and More by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series, which benefits The Actors Fund, spotlights the NEA and the CARES Act November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09am on November 19, 2020☆⚑

Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell Duet Will Be Part of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration by Andrew Gans

Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, and Trevor Jackson will host the evening looking back at favorite performances over the past five years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on November 19, 2020☆⚑

Checking In With… Tony Nominee Megan Hilty, Star of Noises Off, Smash, Wicked, 9 to 5, More by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star, who also enjoys a voiceover career, can be heard in the new animated series DreamWorks TrollsTopia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on November 19, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Vanessa Williams Kicks Off Fabulous Invalid Season, Alexandra Billings Lands Multi-Episode Arc on The Connors, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, The Walking Dead and Love Actually star Andrew Lincoln discusses his upcoming role in The Old Vic A Christmas Carol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:53pm on November 18, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Vanessa Williams Kicks Off Fabulous Invalid Season, Alexandra Billings Lands Multi-Episode Arc on The Conners, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, The Walking Dead and Love Actually star Andrew Lincoln discusses his upcoming role in The Old Vic A Christmas Carol.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:53pm on November 18, 2020☆⚑

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Cancels All Scheduled Programs Through April 2021 by Andrew Gans

These cancellations represent 384 ticketed events and a financial loss of $24.1 million for the D.C. institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:00pm on November 18, 2020☆⚑

City Center Encores! to Present Into the Woods by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical will be staged at the New York venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:54pm on November 18, 2020☆⚑

Signature's 2021"2022 Season Will Feature Premieres From Dominique Morisseau, Annie Baker, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, More by Andrew Gans

Also on the schedule for the Off-Broadway theatre company: works by Anna Deavere Smith and Samuel D. Hunter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:31pm on November 18, 2020☆⚑

Phylicia Rashad, Dylan McDermott, and More Will Star in Stream of The Night of the Iguana, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Emily Mann will direct the Tennessee Williams drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41am on November 18, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes Falling Stars' Sally Ann Triplett and Peter Polycarpou November 18 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56am on November 18, 2020☆⚑

Tina Fey Will Host NBC's One Night Only, The Best of Broadway, Featuring Casts of Ain't Too Proud, Jagged Little Pill, More by Andrew Gans

The two-hour TV special, with appearances by Billy Porter, Nathan Lane, and Vanessa Williams, will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14am on November 18, 2020☆⚑

André De Shields, Karen Olivo, Heather Headley, More Set for Home for the Holidays, Benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

Ain't Too Proud's Jelani Remy, who conceived the idea for the fundraiser, will host.

SOURCE: Playbill at 7:13pm on November 17, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Tonya Pinkins to Be Honored, Spike Lee Will Direct Musical Film With Songs From Passing Strange Duo, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, watch the new music video from Pretty Woman's Brennin Hunt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:30pm on November 17, 2020☆⚑

Watch Michael Arden, Jefferson Mays, and Dane Laffrey Offer a Glimpse of A Christmas Carol Stream by Andrew Gans

"I want the audience to scream within the first five seconds," says director Arden of this version of the Dickens classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:00pm on November 17, 2020☆⚑

Keenan Scott II's Thoughts of a Colored Man Will Play Broadway by Andrew Gans

Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, the production will open during the upcoming season at a Shubert theatre to be announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58pm on November 17, 2020☆⚑

Caroline, or Change Will Open on Broadway in Fall 2021, 1776 Set for Spring 2022 by Andrew Gans

Roundabout Theatre Company has also announced a timeline for a slate of other Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29am on November 17, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes Grammy Nominee Jim Brickman November 17 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07am on November 17, 2020☆⚑

Watch a Preview of The Nice List Musical, Starring James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Ann Harada, More by Andrew Gans

The new holiday musical, which will stream free of charge, features six new songs by Gary Adler and Phoebe Kreutz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:34am on November 17, 2020☆⚑

Tony Winners André De Shields and Lillias White Go Head-to-Head in Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Broadway VS November 17 by Andrew Gans

Hosted by Amber Iman, the evening benefits the Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on November 17, 2020☆⚑

In the News: 2020 Tony Nominee Elizabeth Stanley Is Part of Alleyway's Digital Theatre Festival, Relief Fund Launched for Theatre Designers by Andrew Gans

Plus, a concept album of the new musical Anne of Green Gables sets its release date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:37pm on November 16, 2020☆⚑

Phillipa Soo, Will Swenson, and Leslie Uggams Cast in Coronavirus-Themed The Second Wave by Andrew Gans

Robert and Michelle King's drama series also features six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, Steven Pasquale, and Taylor Schilling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:04pm on November 16, 2020☆⚑

Nikki M. James, Santino Fontana, Robert Cuccioli, More Lead Stars in the House Reading of Man & Superman November 16 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:58am on November 16, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates Pippin November 14 With John Rubinstein, Michael Rupert, Dean Pitchford, and Stephen Schwartz by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on November 14, 2020☆⚑

Who's Holiday!, Starring Lesli Margherita, Will Stream to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

Matthew Lombardo's solo show was filmed during its Off-Broadway run at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:38pm on November 13, 2020☆⚑