André De Shields, Adrienne Warren, and Dozens More Will Sing Out for Freedom November 2 by Andrew Gans

The annual benefit for The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union will honor the legacies of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rep. John Lewis, suffragists, and mor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:25pm on October 26, 2020☆⚑

Tony-Winning Theatre Designer Ming Cho Lee Dies at 90 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Lee received a 1983 Tony for Best Scenic Design for K2 and a Special Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36am on October 26, 2020☆⚑

Howell Binkley: A Celebration of Light and Love, Virtual Tribute to the Late Lighting Designer, Streams October 25 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Binkley designed the lighting for 52 Broadway shows, receiving two Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 25, 2020☆⚑

Live From the West Side: Women of Broadway Concert Series, Featuring Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams, Laura Benanti, Launches October 24 by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner LuPone kicks off the virtual concert series at The Shubert Virtual Studios on Manhattan's West Side.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 24, 2020☆⚑

Tonya Pinkins Stars in Live Stream of The School for Wives Beginning October 24 by Andrew Gans

Molière in the Park Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien directs the all-female cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 24, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Celebrates We the People: America Rocks! October 24 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 24, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Celia Rose Gooding, Reneé Rapp, Will Roland Are Halloween Friends, Maggie Lakis and Rob McClure Set for Treasure Island: Live by Andrew Gans

Plus, watch Solea Pfeiffer sing with the newly formed, all-female orchestra, Broadway Sinfonietta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:44pm on October 23, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Will Offer 10-Hour Election Day Marathon Stream With Annette Bening, Vanessa Williams, Kelli O'Hara, More by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:07pm on October 23, 2020☆⚑

Stars in the House Welcomes Cats Alums JoAnn Hunter, Matt Zarley, Randy Slovacek, More, October 23 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36am on October 23, 2020☆⚑

Everybody's Talking About Jamie Sets Return Date at London's Apollo Theatre by Andrew Gans

Noah Thomas stars in the title role of the hit musical, which will also arrive on the silver screen in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15am on October 23, 2020☆⚑

Animated Over the Moon, Featuring Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Ken Jeong, More, Lands on Netflix October 23 by Andrew Gans

The new movie includes original songs by Christopher Curtis, Marjorie Duffield, and Helen Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 23, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Stream of NEWSical the Musical to Benefit Actors Fund, Musicians Launch Initiative to Develop BIPOC Pipeline by Andrew Gans

Plus: Watch Empire's Alexandra Grey perform "How Can You Ask" from the new musical popstar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:45pm on October 22, 2020☆⚑

Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself Will Premiere on Hulu in 2021 by Andrew Gans

Directed by Frank Oz, the filmed version of the solo show makes its world premiere at the Montclair Film Festival, currently taking place through October 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:46pm on October 22, 2020☆⚑

As the Curtain Rises, a Broadway-Themed Digital Soap Opera, Debuts October 22 on Broadway Podcast Network by Andrew Gans

Alex Brightman narrates the behind-the-scenes drama featuring Lillias White, Ariana DeBose, James Monroe Iglehart, Lesli Margherita, Ashley Park, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15pm on October 22, 2020☆⚑

Danai Gurira, Stephen Daldry, and Lynn Nottage Will Present Act Out: Vote2020 by Andrew Gans

The hour-long video featuring songs and short monologues aims to get out the vote.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59am on October 22, 2020☆⚑

Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin Star in Virtual Production of First Date Beginning October 22 by Andrew Gans

Dean Johnson directs the production, filmed at London's Crazy Coqs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:49am on October 22, 2020☆⚑

4-Part HBO Max LGBTQ+ Docuseries Equal, Starring Cheyenne Jackson, Samira Wiley, Jai Rodriguez, More, Premieres October 22 by Andrew Gans

The special chronicles landmark events and forgotten heroes of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 22, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Judith Ivey, T.R Knight, Joe Morton Set for Typhoid Mary Reading, MCC to Present Omar Vélez Meléndez's ¡Gárgola!, More by Andrew Gans

Plus: Check out a teaser for an innovative virtual production of Spring Awakening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:02pm on October 21, 2020☆⚑

Exclusive: Listen to Maria Friedman Sing 'There Won't Be Trumpets' From 1st Complete Recording of Stephen Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle by Andrew Gans

The 1994 studio recording, also featuring Julia McKenzie and John Barrowman, is (finally) being released on the Jay Records label.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:21pm on October 21, 2020☆⚑

2020 Olivier Awards Will Feature Performances From Stars of & Juliet, Dear Evan Hansen, More by Andrew Gans

Olivier winner Sharon D. Clarke will also honor Don Black during the evening, mostly pre-filmed at the London Palladium.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:24pm on October 21, 2020☆⚑

Virtual Quarantunes Concert Raises Over $1.2 Million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking charitable stream hosted by WME partner Richard Weitz and daughter Demi Weitz featured over two dozen Broadway artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28am on October 21, 2020☆⚑

Back to the Future Musical to Release Cast Recording as London Bow Approaches by Andrew Gans

The new musical aims to open at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End in May 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16am on October 21, 2020☆⚑

Death of a Salesman Revival, Starring Tony Winner Brian Dennehy, Streams on Playbill Beginning October 21 by Andrew Gans

Robert Falls directed the 1999 Tony-winning production of the Arthur Miller classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on October 21, 2020☆⚑

In the News: Brian Stokes Mitchell Is Sarah Siddons' Actor of the Year, Waiting for Obama to Stream, Cast Set for The Flame!, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, watch the cast of Children's Letters to God reunite in a new music video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:51pm on October 20, 2020☆⚑

Watch Cast of Broadway's Ain't Too Proud Reunite for Powerful New Music Video 'I'm Losing You' by Andrew Gans

The video, with musicians and performers recording in isolation, supports the Black Lives Matter movement and urges viewers to vote.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:10pm on October 20, 2020☆⚑