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Alanis Morissette and Cast of 'Jagged Little Pill' to Host Benefit Concert
Alanis Morissette and the Broadway company of Jagged Little Pill are teaming up for a great cause. The Broadway musical will offer a special benefit live-streamed concert on May 19.
Broadway's 'Frozen' Closes Permanently Amid Pandemic
“Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that Frozen, which was running at the St. James Theatre will not reopen once Broadway theatres return later this year. This marks the first musical to announce its closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
'Hadestown' Licensing Rights Acquired by Concord Theatrical
“2019 Best Musical Tony Award winner Hadestown has been acquired for licensing by Concord Theatricals, with a release timeline to be announced at a later date.”
Latino Theater Co. LIVE Conversation Series
The Latino Theatre Co., presents LIVE conversations with members of the company. On May 15, actor, director and LATC Board Member Geoffrey Rivas shares with viewers his success in theatre and film, starting at UCLA to today.
Michael Jackson Musical's Opening Pushed to Spring 2021
“MJ”, a Broadway-bound musical based on the life of Michael Jackson has pushed its opening back to Spring 2021. “MJ" was initially set to premiere on July 6, 2020.
Lincoln Center Offers Free Online Streams Featuring 'Carousel', 'The Nance' and More
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced Broadway Fridays, free online streams of some of the most beloved Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts of Broadway productions such as ‘Carousel’ and ‘The Nance’.
SMASH Cast to Reunite for 'BOMBSHELL IN CONCERT' One-Night-Only Streaming Event
Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing, and Megan Hilty will reunite May 20 to present a stream of the one-night-only 2015 Broadway concert of the musical within the TV show “Smash”. It will be seen on People.com, PeopleTV and the magazine’s Facebook page and Twitter.
'Fun Home' Begins Streaming Performances Today
“The Tony-winning musical “Fun Home” is set to be streamed online for two weeks.”
Broadway Performances Suspended Through Labor Day
Not surprisingly, the Broadway League announced today that Broadway productions would remain shut down through Labor Day, September 6th.
AJA NAOMI KING, ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS, REBECCA NAOMI JONES, DERAY MCKESSON, LYNN NOTTAGE AND MORE JOIN LATEST EDITION OF THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES “COVID & INCARCERATION”
Last week, celebrated playwrights were paired with individuals who are currently or formerly incarcerated and advocates to hear their stories, either from live calls or previously documented material. The result will be a not-to-be-missed special edition of the Viral Monologues, “COVID & Incarceration,” airing on TONIGHT
HAMILTON Film is Coming to Disney+ July 3
Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced that the Hamilton film is coming to Disney+ on July 3!
Good News at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
View The Encounter online starting May 15 for FREE. and California Arts Council awards a grant to support The Wallis School Partners Program..
'She Kills Monsters' Now Available for Virtual Productions
“Concord Theatricals has released She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms on its Samuel French imprint. Playwright Qui Nguyen has specifically adapted his much-performed play for video conference readings and productions.”
The Wallis presents "Autism: The Sequel" on HBO's YouTube page for FREE
Adulthood, Independence, Autism - Attend a live panel discussion on Monday, May 4 about Autism: The Sequel and watch the Emmy-award winning 2007 HBO documentary Autism: The Musical.
Montreal, Quebec's National Theatre School offers Free 10 Online Program Classes Beginning May 1st
Professional actors, directors, designers, composers and theatre makers, artists who are part of the teaching team at NTS, will offer free 10 online classes available to all artists, to support the deepening of their craft during this time of isolation. This is another way to continue sharing knowledge and having a dialogue among artists across Canada.
The Wallis Live Streams Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
The immigrant songwriter Hershey Felder gives famous composers a voice again, by telling their story. On May 10, Felder will offer the story of the brilliant Irving Berlin. It will be live streamed on Mother’s Day and benefit The Wallis.
Magical Zoom Virtual Premiere of Helder Guimarães in THE PRESENT
Today, April 30, GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE announced a four-week extension for “THE PRESENT” with shows beginning JUNE 9 through JULY 5. The initial run sold out in less than one hour! Your ticket price includes a Zoom code, and a mysterious package delivered to your door. You pour a glass of wine, dim the lights, settle into your favorite spot with your loved ones, and step into the new world of virtual theater.
May's selection of free audio theater from L.A. Theatre Works
Until audiences can gather to experience the magic of live theater again, L.A. Theatre Works offers a library of shows for free for theatre fans to put on their headphones and immerse themselves in stellar LATW performances.
EDUHAM at HOME for HAMILTON FANS
EduHam at Home is a must for Hamilton fans and students from 6th through 12th grade. Watch a video message from Lin-Manuel Miranda and follow in his footsteps, learning how he incorporated primary sources into the songs he wrote for the show.
New Victory Theater Launches Online Arts Curriculum for Students
“During this time of physical isolation, New Victory Theater is continuing their dedication to sharing the performing arts in a fun, accessible way by inspiring families to learn performing arts skills from the comfort of their own home through an initiative called New Victory Arts Break.”