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Celebrates 25 Years at New York Theatre Workshop's Virtual Gala March 2
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Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch March 1-5
By Talaura Harms | 03/01/2021
NYTW's
Rent
Celebration, an '80s mall murder mystery, and more online offerings this week.
Special Features
Listen to Selections From the 5 Plays Tony-Nominated for Best Original Score
By Ryan McPhee | 03/01/2021
In a Tony Awards first, a play will win the category at the 74th annual ceremony.
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See Arts Workers Reunite at New York City Center to Advocate for Artist Relief
By Playbill Staff | 03/02/2021
The event, hosted by We Light Candles and Be an #Arts Hero, was part of the Arts Workers Unite: 100 Days of Art and Activism initiative.
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Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, More Will Join Jason Robert Brown for
The Bridges of Madison County
Reunion Event
By Andrew Gans | 03/01/2021
The Jesse Walker Show
will welcome cast and creative team members from the 2014 musical.
Industry News
Broadway's Cort Theatre to Receive Major Renovation and Expansion
By Logan Culwell-Block | 03/01/2021
The addition will add accessible bathrooms and a rehearsal space to one of Broadway's more intimate theatres.
Film & TV News
March 2021 Streaming Guide:
For Colored Girls
,
Raya and the Last Dragon
,
Genius: Aretha
, More
By Dan Meyer, Logan Culwell-Block | 03/01/2021
See what's coming to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and more this month.
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Interactive Virtual Theatre Experiences in March 2021: London West End Tour, Jennifer Tepper’s Broadway History, More
By Dan Meyer | 03/01/2021
A full roster of digital events presented by Social Selects this month.
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Celebrate Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez With a Look at Her Theatre Highlights
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Look Back at John Lithgow, Sherie Rene Scott, and Norbert Leo Butz in
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
By Playbill Staff | 03/03/2021
The musical, directed by Jack O’Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, opened at the Imperial Theatre March 3, 2005.
Interview
Checking In With…
Ain't Too Proud
Star Matt Manuel
By Andrew Gans | 03/03/2021
"I believe that this is such an opportunity to grow and reflect on ourselves. Growth is never comfortable."
Film & TV News
In the News: Cynthia Erivo to Star in
Roar
Series, New Award for Female and Non-Binary Directors, More
By Talaura Harms | 03/02/2021
Plus, the participating musicals for Theatre Accelerator's
New Reality Edition
development program have been chosen.
Film & TV News
Ben Platt, Allison Janney Tapped for
The People We Hate at the Wedding Comedy
By Dan Meyer | 03/02/2021
The movie adaptation of Grant Ginder’s novel will also star
Schitt's Creek
Emmy winner Annie Murphy.
Special Features
A Toast to ‘Chandelier’:
Moulin Rouge!
Director Alex Timbers Breaks Down the Crucial Act 2 Scene
By Dan Meyer | 03/02/2021
How a pop anthem became one of the most crucial moments in a hit-filled musical.
Seth Rudetsky
Seth Rudetsky Recounts Harrowing Anecdotes from Brian Stokes Mitchell and Santino Fontana
By Seth Rudetsky | 03/02/2021
This week, Seth continues to celebrate his birthday with Broadway stories and more.
Classic Arts News
Glimmerglass Plans Outdoor 2021 Season With New, Open-Air Stage on Festival Lawn
By Ryan McPhee | 03/02/2021
The summer lineup includes the world premiere of Sandra Seaton’s
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson,
starring Denyce Graves.
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A First Look at Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch, and More in
The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/02/2021
The digital production is set to premiere March 16.
London News
Bring It On: The Musical
Tour Sets New London Dates
By Andrew Gans | 03/02/2021
Amber Davies and Louis Smith will head the cast.
Industry News
The Actors Fund, National Black Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, More Receive NYSCA Grants
By Dan Meyer | 03/02/2021
Also among the grants is funding for a new work by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre Company.
Industry News
3 New Musicals Named Winners of 2021 Richard Rodgers Awards
By Andrew Gans | 03/02/2021
Creators include Chelsea Marcantel, Michael Mahler, Alan Schmuckler, Heather Christian, EllaRose Chary, and Brandon James Gwinn.
Film & TV News
Schedule of Upcoming and Current Free Live Stream Broadcasts
By Playbill Staff | 03/02/2021
Your guide to where and when to watch captures of live plays and musicals.
Benefits and Galas
Viva la Vie Bohème!
Rent
Celebrates 25 Years at New York Theatre Workshop's Virtual Gala March 2
By Dan Meyer | 03/02/2021
Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, and many more are set to appear.
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Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 2
By Playbill Staff | 03/02/2021
Smokey
Joe
'
s
Cafe
, the musical revue saluting the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, opens on this date in 1995.
Film & TV News
In the News: Nick Jonas Parodies
Les Misérables
on
SNL
,
Genius: Aretha
's Premiere Rollout, More
By Talaura Harms | 03/01/2021
Plus: Two breakout directors launch a new series focusing on theatre's
Comeback
.
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