Playwright Kenneth Bernard Dies at 90 by Dan Meyer

The writer pushed the envelope in the downtown theatre scene.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:40pm on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Watch Kimberly Walsh, Jay McGuiness, More in Trailer for Sleepless by Dan Meyer

The musical adaptation of Sleepless in Seattle begins August 25 at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37pm on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Watch Ben Platt's Ode to Theatre in Late-Night Monologue by Dan Meyer

Plus, what famous Tony speech did Platt quote in his high school yearbook?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19am on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Vanessa Williams on Black Theatre United as an Industry Resource by Dan Meyer

The Tony and Emmy nominee discussed being an agent of change with Good Morning America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28am on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams Shelter Beginning August 20 by Dan Meyer

The ballet was created by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:00am on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Virtual Theatre for One: Here We Are, Featuring Eisa Davis, Nikkole Salter, More, Begins August 20 by Dan Meyer

The stars will read works by Lynn Nottage, Lydia R. Diamond, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Harlem9 Presents Virtual 48Hours in...Harlem, Featuring Larry Owens, April Matthis, More, August 20 by Dan Meyer

The 10th anniversary edition of the theatre festival begins at 7 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 20, 2020☆⚑

Off-Broadway's Public Theater Taps Saheem Ali and Shanta Thake as Associate Artistic Directors by Dan Meyer

The hires are part of an expanded and restructured artistic leadership team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:05pm on August 19, 2020☆⚑

Hugh Jackman Is Taking Virtual Dance Classes to Prepare for The Music Man by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner gave a shout out to Broadway Dance Center during an interview with Jimmy Fallon.

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

New Dates Set for Andrew Scott-Led World Premiere of Three Kings by Dan Meyer

The new play by Stephen Beresford will be live streamed from the Old Vic stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:52am on August 19, 2020☆⚑

Amazon Prime to Release The Glorias, Starring Oscar Winners Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander by Dan Meyer

The Gloria Steinem biopic, directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, is bypassing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:28am on August 19, 2020☆⚑

The Glorias, Starring Oscar Winners Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander, Heads to Prime Video by Dan Meyer

The Gloria Steinem biopic, directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, is bypassing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:28am on August 19, 2020☆⚑

New York Theatre Barn Presents Excerpts From Sean's Story and Clicquot August 19 by Dan Meyer

The works follow a young Black man in love and a woman who changed the champagne industry forever.

SOURCE: Playbill at 8:00am on August 19, 2020☆⚑

Join Tim Dolan on a Virtual Tour of Broadway August 19 With Playbill Social Selects by Dan Meyer

At This Theatre shares the stories of historical theatres in Times Square and beyond.

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

Industry Roundup: New Hires at Dramatists Guild, A.R.T./New York, Theatre Philadelphia, More by Dan Meyer

See who has recently joined the team at theatre institutions in New York and beyond.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:11pm on August 18, 2020☆⚑

Keala Settle Will Perform a Live Virtual Concert for Covenant House by Dan Meyer

Proceeds will go to the organization's upcoming Sleep Out: Stage and Screen to support homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:58am on August 18, 2020☆⚑

Watch Billy Porter Perform 'For What It's Worth' During the Democratic National Convention by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner was backed by songwriter Stephen Stills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:31am on August 18, 2020☆⚑

Terence Archie, Ahmad Simmons, More Launch Black Broadway Men Collective by Dan Meyer

The group serves all self-identifying Black men who work on stage or behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:07pm on August 17, 2020☆⚑

Anthony Wayne, James T. Lane, More Launch Black Broadway Men by Dan Meyer

The group serves all self-identifying Black men who work on stage or behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:07pm on August 17, 2020☆⚑

Catch a Sneak Peek of Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson in Love in the Time of Corona by Dan Meyer

Plus, the real-life Broadway couple talks about filming a limited series in their home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53am on August 17, 2020☆⚑

Eisa Davis, Nikkole Salter, More Will Perform in Theatre for One: Here We Are by Dan Meyer

The stars will read works by Lynn Nottage, Lydia R. Diamond, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23am on August 17, 2020☆⚑

Across the Pond: C-o-n-t-a-c-t Casting, Doppler Goes Digital, Gate Theatre's Letters on Zoom by Dan Meyer

A brief smattering of theatre news from the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59am on August 17, 2020☆⚑

Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Kate Baldwin, More to Offer Live, In-Person Concerts at Open Jar Studios by Dan Meyer

The socially distant performances will raise money for a variety of Broadway-related charities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:44am on August 17, 2020☆⚑

Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Gets Virtual Reading August 15 by Dan Meyer

Members of the original Off-Broadway cast reunite for Kristoffer Diaz's dramedy, with Justin Kirk joining the ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 15, 2020☆⚑

Tony Nominee Christopher Jackson Presents Live Stream Concert August 15 by Dan Meyer

The Hamilton Tony nominee and In The Heights alum performs at Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on August 15, 2020☆⚑