
News
The Latest From Broadway to
Your Community
THE PRESENT: A GRAND FINALE at Geffen Stayhouse in October
“Mark Shakman, artistic director at the Geffen Playhouse knows that “the show must go on” even when theaters remain dark. He once again is offering the multi-sensory and entertaining THE PRESENT performed by Helder Guimarães.”
Free L.A. Theater Works Recordings in September
“Audiences around the globe have free access to state-of-the-art recordings of both contemporary and classic plays, performed by leading actors of stage and screen. Beginning every Saturday, audiences can stream that week’s broadcast online for free, along with broadcasts from previous weeks. LATW productions are aired by radio stations across the U.S. and internationally.”
GoFundMe Raises Funds for Hollywood Legend, James Hong, to Receive Walk of Fame Star
“You may not know James Hong’s name, but you have seen his work. This is a given because he has been in over 600 movies. Now, his name will finally be on the Hollywood Walk of Fame thanks to a GoFundMe campaign.”
Tony Awards will air digitally this Fall
“After jointly announcing a postponement of the 74th Annual Tony Awards, originally scheduled for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing have shared that the ceremony will now take place online this fall. Further details and an exact date will be announced later.”
Tony Winning Lighting Designer Howell Binkley has died
Howell Binkley, a living legend in the theatre lighting design community and two-time Tony winner, has died following a bout with cancer.
Actors’ Equity Reaches Agreement With Walt Disney World Over COVID Testing: Actors Can Return To Park
“Walt Disney World and Actors’ Equity Association have reached an agreement over COVID-19 testing that will allow actors to return to work at the resort.”
Hershey Felder as GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE Live from Florence, Italy to benefit The Wallis
“The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, announces another Hershey Felder live stream broadcast. On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 5 p.m. (PDT), Felder will perform GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE, a one-time-only, live streamed broadcast musical event presented live from Florence, Italy.”
Radio City's 'Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes' is canceled
“MSG Entertainment has announced that the 2020 production of the ‘Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes’ has been canceled due to the health crisis.”
Get ready for a 'Lady Macbeth' young adult musical
“In case you were a person hoping for a young-adult musical based on Lady Macbeth, today is your day. The Hollywood Reporter is announcing that Amazon Studios is picking up an untitled Lady Macbeth feature project that has Scooter Braun and Channing Tatum among its producers.”
Disney adapting 'Once On This Island' film for streaming service
“It’s been announced that Disney will develop a film adaptation of the Ahrens and Flaherty musical of its streaming service, Disney+.”
"The Phantom of the Opera" has permanently closed in the West End
“‘Phantom of the Opera’, London's second-longest-running musical, has been forced to close permanently on the West End, the show's producer announced.”
With Safety Measures in Place, MAMMA MIA! Opens in Japan
“With stringent safety measures in place, the Japanese production of the international hit, “Mamma Mia”, has begun its performance tour.”
Best Online Theatre for July
Finally, the time has come! Hamilton’s premiere on Disney+ is only a few days (soon hours!) away, so prepare your watch parties and enjoy. As Lin-Manuel Miranda said, the cameras’ point of view guarantees sights better than those available from the best seats in the house, so I would say this is an event not to be missed.
'The Receipts w/ Davon Williams' is Required Viewing
“Garnering over 23,000 reaches, 10,000 views, and 518 follows with no paid advertising, "The Receipts w/ Davon Williams" is gaining traction while exploring institutionalized racism within our American Theatre Industry.”
The Holy Gasp presents "Grief"
Benjamin describes ‘The Holy Gasp’ as a “multi-genre, multi-disciplined umbrella term to put various types of artwork out under it, usually musical in nature but sometimes literary, sometimes performance art and theatrical.”
Broadway Reopening Likely Delayed to 2021
“Those hoping for Broadway to reopen its doors will have to wait a bit longer. An announcement is expected from the Broadway League that shows will remain closed until at least January 2021.”
Disney Releases Chill-Inducing Trailer for 'Hamilton' on Disney+
“July 3rd can’t come soon enough.”
Virtual Neil Sedaka Concert to Benefit The Actors Fund
Grab a drink, sit down and enjoy a virtual concert celebrating the music of legendary singer Neil Sedaka streaming on June 20th and 21st at 7pm EDT. This special performance will benefit The Actors Fund Covid-19 Relief efforts.
West End 'Les Mis', 'Phantom' and Others Seek 2021 Re-Opening
According to producer Cameron Mackintosh, West End productions of Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera will not be returning before 2021.