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Director DIane Paulus Apologizes to Griffin Matthews for Racist Incidents During Show
“Director Diane Paulus has issued an apology to writer Griffin Matthews after he detailed his racist experiences working with her during the musical, Witness Uganda.”
'Hairspray' Creators will Require Characters to be Cast as Written
“According to composer Marc Shaiman, the creators of the Tony-winning musical are going to require that the show’s characters be cast as they were intended.”
Conversation with Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Kristen Bell, Daveed Diggs and more about 'Central Park'
The Paley Center for Media is now featuring Paley @Home presented by Citi on Paley YouTube. Watch the virtual panel of the stars and creators of Central Park discuss how this new Apple show got its start.
Meet the 2020 Echo Theater Company’s Playwright's Lab Writers
These 9 writers will meet once a week via Zoom, and work together to develop new material in a safe, structured environment, sharing their work, receiving feedback from their peers, and concluding with a series of public readings of the plays that have been written within the lab community.
HAMILTON Director to Helm New "Fiddler on the Roof" Film
MGM will turn the iconic stage musical Fiddler On The Roof into a feature film adaptation that will be directed by Hamilton director Thomas Kail, who’ll produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick.
'Hairspray Live' to be Streamed Free Online in the UK
“Did you miss Hairspray Live! when it aired in 2016? Good news, it’s coming back! It will be streamed as part of The Shows Must Go On series in the United Kingdom.”
Someone Mashed Up Michael Scott Singing "Into the Unknown" and It's Just the Best
If you’re a fan of The Office or Frozen 2 or both, you’re going to love this.
It's Official! 'Smash' is Being Adapted for Broadway
“After long speculation that it might be happening, it was announced this morning that the TV series Smash will be adapted into a stage version with its sights set on Broadway.”
Tony Awards Celebration to Stream on June 7th
“The Broadway On Demand streaming service, with support from the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, will present a one-hour celebration of theater and the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7 at 6 pm ET.”
Baldwin Wallace Students Did a Jason Robert Brown-William Finn Mash Up and it's Gorgeous
Baldwin Wallace University students got together and recorded a mash-up of Jason Robert Brown and William Finn. The result is absolutely gorgeous.
Off-Broadway Hit, 'Puffs', Will Begin Streaming on May 22nd
“It’s been announced that the Off-Broadway hit, Puffs, will begin streaming on May 22nd as part of Playbill's Playback series.”
Instead of the Tonys this Year, We're Getting a 'Grease' Sing-a-long
With the Tony Awards on hiatus for the foreseeable future, on June 7, the former date of this year's ceremony, CBS will air a sing-a-long of the movie musical ‘Grease’.
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.”