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Off-Broadway News
Lillias White, S. Epatha Merkerson, More Will Reunite for Billy Porter's
While I Yet Live
By Dan Meyer | 01/22/2021
The virtual reading welcomes the entire original Off-Broadway cast.
International News
Concert Version of U.K.'s Recent
The Color Purple
to Stream
By Ryan McPhee | 01/22/2021
The production from Curve Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome stars T'Shan Williams as Celie.
London News
Derek Jacobi Joins Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath in Filmed Version of
Romeo & Juliet
By Andrew Gans | 01/22/2021
Nick Evans directs the Shakespeare classic.
Benefits and Galas
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 22-24
By Talaura Harms | 01/22/2021
A Broadway murder mystery, a beatbox workshop, a jazz benefit concert, and more online offerings this weekend.
Industry News
Bullets on Broadway
Returns for Interactive Encore January 22
By Dan Meyer | 01/22/2021
It’s lights, camera, murder (!) in this digital theatrical experience.
Industry News
Hang Out With Joe Iconis and the Cast of
Be More Chill
January 21
By Dan Meyer | 01/21/2021
A virtual stage door experience for theatre fans of all ages.
Readings and Workshops
Tamara Tunie, N’Kenge, Terence Archie, More to Star in
Black Butterfly
Virtual Reading
By Andrew Gans | 01/20/2021
Jerry Foley will direct Mary McCallum and N’Kenge's new work to benefit Amas Musical Theatre.
Readings and Workshops
MTC's Upcoming Virtual Offerings Include Works by Camille A. Brown, Qui Nguyen, More
By Andrew Gans | 01/19/2021
Patricia Clarkson, John Slattery, and Bradley Whitford will also reunite for a reading of Richard Greenberg’s
Three Days of Rain.
London News
Fionn Whitehead Will Star in Streaming Version of
The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Andrew Gans | 01/19/2021
Tamara Harvey will direct the U.K. production, featuring a contemporary adaptation by Henry Filloux-Bennett.
Off-Broadway News
Vineyard Theatre Streams Original Cast Reading of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins'
Gloria
Starting January 19
By Andrew Gans | 01/19/2021
A reading of Cornelius Eady's
Brutal Imagination
is also part of the benefit series at the Off-Broadway venue.
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 18-22
By Talaura Harms | 01/18/2021
A reunion reading of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins'
Gloria
, new musical excerpts from Joe Iconis and Rob Rokicki, and more online offerings this week.
Opera
Carmen, Lucia, Brünnhilde, and More Opera Heroines Lead Next Free Met Stream Lineup
By Ryan McPhee | 01/18/2021
Natalie Dessay, Lisette Oropesa, Anita Rachvelishvili, and more leading ladies take center stage.
Black Lives Matter
BAM Co-Presents a
Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18
By Dan Meyer | 01/18/2021
The virtual event streams at 11 AM ET.
Off-Broadway News
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's
Soul to Soul
Streams Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
By Andrew Gans | 01/18/2021
The theatrical concert explores the parallels between African-American and Jewish music.
Cabaret & Concert News
Lineup Set for Free
Broadway’s Black Voices of the Future
Concert
By Andrew Gans | 01/15/2021
The work of up-and-coming Black composers and lyricists will be presented virtually January 25.
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 15-18
By Talaura Harms | 01/15/2021
BAM's salute to MLK, a
Blue Ridge
reunion reading, and the launch of Freestyle Love Supreme Academy.
Los Angeles News
Interactive
Bollywood Kitchen
Begins January 15 at Geffen Stayhouse
By Dan Meyer | 01/15/2021
Filmmaker and cookbook author Sri Rao leads audiences on a virtual culinary journey.
Marin Ireland and Original Off-Broadway Cast of
Blue Ridge
Reunite for Streamed Reading January 15
By Talaura Harms | 01/15/2021
The Abby Rosebrock play premiered at Atlantic Theatre Company in 2019.
Industry News
In the News: Susan Lucci, Renée Elise Goldsberry Join Fellow Soap Stars for
Back on Broadway
Benefit
,
a
The Light in the Piazza
Cast Reunion, More
By Talaura Harms | 01/14/2021
Plus: Michael Luwoye, L Morgan Lee, Mirirai Sithole, and more are tapped for Atlantic's
African Caribbean MixFest.
Regional News
Cast Complete for Signature's
Simply Sondheim,
Starring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner
By Andrew Gans | 01/14/2021
The production, directed and choreographed by Matthew Gardiner, will be available to stream beginning February 2.
Play a Few Rounds of Broadway Trivia with Playbill Social Selects'
The ShowBiz Quiz
January 14
By Talaura Harms | 01/14/2021
Put your stage smarts to the test in this virtual, interactive Broadway trivia night—with prizes!
Industry News
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
Viral Sensation Continues With #AnyoneCanCreate Streaming Panel
By Dan Meyer | 01/13/2021
Broadway for All leads a conversation with the show's creative team January 14.
Off-Broadway News
New York Theatre Workshop Announces January Virtual Programming
By Dan Meyer | 01/12/2021
The Off-Broadway institution returns in 2021 with an indigenous theatre festival, an open mic night, and more.
Playbill Universe
New Edition of
The Homebound Project
Postponed
By Andrew Gans | 01/12/2021
The virtual theatre project benefiting children affected by the coronavirus pandemic is temporarily on hold due to the current national unrest.
Broadway Cares
Bobby Cannavale and Marisa Tomei Will Star in Virtual Reading of
Three Hotels,
Benefiting Broadway Cares
By Andrew Gans | 01/12/2021
Moisés Kaufman will direct the streamed presentation of the Jon Robin Baitz drama.
Off-Broadway News
Mark O'Rowe's
The Approach
to Stream Live From Dublin
By Andrew Gans | 01/12/2021
St. Ann’s Warehouse, Landmark Productions, and Project Arts Centre present the virtual production.
Industry News
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jonathan Burke, Jelani Remy, More Join
Anjou: The Musical Horror Tale
By Dan Meyer | 01/12/2021
The modern Mexican opera will stream on Playbill as a benefit for Broadway Cares.
Film & TV News
In the News: Donna Murphy Joins
Gossip Girl
Reboot, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for New Theatre-Themed Philanthropy Podcast, More
By Talaura Harms | 01/11/2021
Plus: Watch the new trailers for Hulu's
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
(penned by Suzan Lori-Parks) and Season 2 of
Snowpiercer
(starring Daveed Diggs and Lena Hall).
Industry News
Concert Revival of
The Great Gatsby
Musical Adaptation Will Stream From London
By Talaura Harms | 01/11/2021
Ross William Wild and Charlotte Wakefield will star in the February presentation.
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 11-15
By Talaura Harms | 01/11/2021
The first chapter of Adam Guettel’s
Myths and Hymns
, the ShowBiz Quiz, and more online offerings this week.
Classic Arts News
It's Renée Fleming Week at the Metropolitan Opera
By Ryan McPhee | 01/11/2021
Celebrate with streams of
Capriccio, Rusalka, Der Rosenkavalier,
and more.
Off-Broadway News
Coming Clean
, Tracing Ben Strothmann's Journey From Milwaukee to Manhattan, Now Streaming
By Andrew Gans | 01/11/2021
Part of the fourth annual Queerly Festival, the evening was filmed at the Kraine Theater in June 2018.
London News
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Streaming Production Delayed
By Dan Meyer | 01/11/2021
The musical stars Nicola Blackman, Dawn Hope, and David Thaxton.
London News
West End Bares: Turned On
Streams January 10
By Andrew Gans | 01/10/2021
The annual fundraiser features appearances by Graham Norton, Michelle Visage, Todrick Hall, and more.
Industry News
In the News: New Works Series for BIPOC Writers, Alley Theatre Launches Digital Season, More
By Talaura Harms | 01/08/2021
Plus: Watch the new music video for "I'm So Tired," from Alex Boniello's EP release.
Cabaret & Concert News
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 8–10
By Talaura Harms | 01/08/2021
Tributes to David Bowie and Jerry Herman,
West End Bares
, and more.
Industry News
Take a Virtual Walk With Playbill's Social Selects and Broadway Up Close
January 8
By Talaura Harms | 01/08/2021
Tim Dolan guides Broadway fans around some of (what are normally) the busiest blocks in the theatre district.
Film & TV News
David Bowie's
Lazarus,
Starring Michael C. Hall and Sophia Anne Caruso, Streams Beginning January 8
By Logan Culwell-Block | 01/08/2021
Captured live on stage in 2016 at London's King's Cross Theatre, the presentation marks the fifth anniversary of David Bowie's death.
Off-Broadway News
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Will Launch Season With
Film
Chinois
Radio Play
By Andrew Gans | 01/07/2021
The company's 44th season will kick off with the virtual adaptation penned by Damon Chua and directed by Kaipo Schwab.
Video
In the News: Lena Hall and Michael C. Hall to Salute David Bowie, Michael Urie and Ann Harada Tapped for
Smithtown,
More
By Talaura Harms | 01/06/2021
Plus: Watch the trailer for Opera Philadelphia's
Soldier Songs.
Readings and Workshops
The
Homebound
Project
Will Return With Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Cristin Milioti, Babak Tafti, More
By Andrew Gans | 01/06/2021
Expect new works by Lucy Thurber, David Lindsay-Abaire, Catya McMullen, Bekah Brunstetter, Colette Robert, Julissa Contreras, and other playwrights.
Off-Broadway News
The Public Theater's Virtual Under the Radar Festival Begins January 6
By Dan Meyer | 01/06/2021
Check out new digital works from 600 HIGHWAYMEN, Javaad Alipoor, Inua Ellams, and more.
London News
New
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Musical Will Now Stream
By Andrew Gans | 01/06/2021
The world premiere had been scheduled for in-person performances at London's Southwark Playhouse.
Industry News
In the News: Cynthia Erivo Sashays to the
Drag Race
Judges Table
,
Mint and Origin 1st Go Digital
By Talaura Harms | 01/05/2021
The Tony winner and Oscar nominee will be a guest judge on the current, 13th season of
RuPaul's Drag Race
.
Playbill Universe
Marin Ireland and Off-Broadway Cast of
Blue Ridge
Will Reunite for Streaming Performance
By Dan Meyer | 01/05/2021
The initial 2021 lineup for Play-PerView has been released.
International News
West End Bares: Turned On
Will Stream Globally
By Andrew Gans | 01/05/2021
The annual fundraiser will feature appearances by Graham Norton, Michelle Visage, Todrick Hall, and more.
Off-Broadway News
Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley’s
Circle Jerk
Returns for On-Demand Streaming
By Dan Meyer | 01/04/2021
The Fake Friends production was live streamed from Brooklyn last fall.
Regional News
Bernadette Peters, David Hyde Pierce, More Tapped for Jerry Herman Tribute From Pasadena Playhouse
By Ryan McPhee | 01/04/2021
The revue will feature some of the late composer’s tunes heard in such shows as
Hello, Dolly!, Mame,
and
La Cage aux Folles.
Classic Arts News
Metropolitan Opera Stars Go Head-to-Head in First Week of 2021 Free Streams
By Ryan McPhee | 01/04/2021
Explore some of opera's most epic rivalries in the nightly streaming series.
The Verdict
Read the Reviews for
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
By Dan Meyer | 01/04/2021
The streaming concert benefiting The Actors Fund stars Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgress, Ashley Park, and more.
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