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Upon These Shoulders
Debuts February 27
By Dan Meyer | 02/26/2021
The streaming concert explores Black artistry past, present, and future.
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Love Letter to Liza,
Celebrating Liza Minnelli's 75th Birthday, to Feature Chita Rivera, Jonathan Groff, Nathan Lane, More
By Andrew Gans | 02/25/2021
Among those newly added to the March 12 lineup are Lorna Luft, John Kander, Jason Alexander, and Kathy Griffin.
Video
Watch Renée Elise Goldsberry and Leslie Odom Jr. Revisit
Hamilton
in New Audio Commentary
By Dan Meyer | 02/25/2021
The Tony winners examine “Satisfied” and “Wait for It” in celebration of the filmed production's AFI Movie Club honor.
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Stars in the House
Welcomes
As the Curtain Rises
Stars James Monroe Iglehart, Lesli Margherita, Alex Brightman, More
By Andrew Gans | 02/25/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
Watch a Sneak Peek of Final Season of
Younger
, Starring Sutton Foster
By Andrew Gans | 02/25/2021
The seventh and last season of the series will debut on Paramount+.
Cast Recordings & Albums
Men’s Health
, Starring Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana, Premieres February 25
By Dan Meyer | 02/25/2021
The Audible audio play is directed by Scott Ellis.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Tony Winner William Finn February 24
By Andrew Gans | 02/24/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Podcasts
Alan Cumming, Mj Rodriguez, Cynthia Nixon, More Tapped for Sperm Bank Heist Comedy From Audible
By Ryan McPhee | 02/24/2021
Cumming directs and produces the series, featuring a predominantly LGBTQIA+ cast and creative team, as part of Audible’s partnership with Broadway Video.
Book News
Cynthia Erivo's Picture Book,
Remember to Dream, Ebere,
Will Be Published in the Fall
By Andrew Gans | 02/24/2021
The hardcover tome features illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow.
Broadway Cares
Lea Salonga, Deborah Cox, Stephanie J. Block, More Set for Virtual Edition of
Broadway Backwards
By Andrew Gans | 02/24/2021
The annual concert benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Encores! News
Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kate Baldwin, and John Edwards Perform From
Love Life
By Andrew Gans | 02/24/2021
The
Encores! Inside the Revival
series continues with commentary from Victoria Clark, Rob Berman, and Jack Viertel.
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Stars in the House
Welcomes Blair Underwood, LeRoy McClain, and Jared Grimes February 23
By Andrew Gans | 02/23/2021
Darius de Haas guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series.
Regional News
Andréa Burns Stars in Theresa Rebeck's
Bad Dates
Beginning February 23
By Andrew Gans | 02/23/2021
Peter Flynn directs the production, launching George Street Playhouse's streaming season.
Film & TV News
Kathryn Gallagher, Nikki M. James, Larry Owens, More Theatre Stars Tapped for
Modern
Love
Season 2
By Ryan McPhee | 02/22/2021
The Amazon series also adds Kit Harington, Anna Paquin, Minnie Driver, and
West Side Story
star Isaac Powell, among others.
Video
Watch Company of
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Perform Powerful 'The Gatherers'
By Andrew Gans | 02/22/2021
Tina
Tony nominee Daniel J. Watts penned the spoken word poem.
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Patrick Page, Keith Hamilton Cobb, Sky Lakota-Lynch, More Star in Shakespeare@ Home's
Julius Caesar
February 22
By Andrew Gans | 02/22/2021
The free radio play is produced and adapted by Sean Hagerty.
Readings and Workshops
Tootsie
's Lilli Cooper and Santino Fontana Reunite for Virtual Reading of
The Belle's Stratagem
February 22
By Andrew Gans | 02/22/2021
Gaye Taylor Upchurch directs the Hannah Cowley comedy for Red Bull Theater.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Jessie Mueller February 20
By Andrew Gans | 02/20/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Photo Features
Celebrate Tony Winner Jessie Mueller With A Look Back at Her Career Onstage
By Playbill Staff | 02/20/2021
The
Beautiful
and
Waitress
star celebrates her birthday February 20.
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Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, More Join
Upon These Shoulders
Concert
By Dan Meyer | 02/19/2021
The lineup also now includes Lilli Cooper, Tituss Burgess, and Michael R. Jackson.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Andréa Burns February 19
By Andrew Gans | 02/19/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
Watch Tony-Winning
Snowpiercer
Stars Lena Hall and Daveed Diggs Talk
Hamilton,
Auditions, and More
By Andrew Gans | 02/19/2021
The theatre favorites currently co-star in the second season of the TNT series.
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Christiani Pitts, Drew Gehling, Rachel York, More Will Star in Virtual Production of
Amour
By Andrew Gans | 02/18/2021
Michel Legrand and Didier van Cauwelaert's musical will stream for three performances in April.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Spotlights
Bullets to Books
Documentary February 18 With Andy Truschinski, Sean MacLaughlin, Jessie Mueller, More
By Andrew Gans | 02/18/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Video
Check Out Renée Elise Goldsberry and Sara Bareilles in
Girls5eva
Teaser
By Dan Meyer | 02/17/2021
The upcoming comedy series comes from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and Meredith Scardino.
Regional News
New Dates Set for Streaming Version of
The Last 5 Years,
Starring
Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards
By Andrew Gans | 02/17/2021
Tony winner Jason Michael Webb will direct the production of the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Grammy Winner Melissa Manchester February 17
By Andrew Gans | 02/17/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Playbill Universe
Broadway Beaux Bradley Gibson and Adam Hyndman Are Now Broadway Husbands
By Talaura Harms | 02/16/2021
The couple shared photos from their Las Vegas Little White Chapel wedding on Instagram.
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Jessica Hecht, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Melanie Moore Join
The Cherry Orchard: A New Media Workshop
By Andrew Gans | 02/16/2021
Director Igor Golyak’s latest work fuses film, theatre, and video game technology.
London News
Whoopi Goldberg Departs London Cast of
Sister Act
as Production Postponed Until 2022
By Andrew Gans | 02/16/2021
Goldberg and Jamie Wilson will produce the limited run at the Eventim Apollo.
Film & TV News
Renée Elise Goldsberry Narrates
Voice of Freedom
, New Documentary About Singer Marian Anderson, Airing February 15
By Andrew Gans | 02/15/2021
The PBS premiere is produced by Rob Rapley and executive-produced by Cameo George.
Cast Recordings & Albums
Listen to Ngozi Anyanwu, April Matthis, and Denise Manning in
G.O.A.T.
By Dan Meyer | 02/15/2021
Anyanwu’s short audio play is presented by Playing on Air.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Presents
Harmony 2021
Gala, With Cyndi Lauper, Ann Harada, Frenchie Davis, Nick Adams
By Andrew Gans | 02/13/2021
The February 13 stream of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's series benefits New York Gay Men's Chorus, Youth Pride Chorus, and Tonewall.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Spotlights Cancer Support Community February 12
By Andrew Gans | 02/12/2021
Several daytime serials stars are part of today's stream of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series.
Film & TV News
Brandy-Led
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Arrives on Disney+ February 12
By Dan Meyer | 02/12/2021
The made-for-TV special, also starring Whitney Houston, Bernadette Peters, and Paolo Montalban, first aired in 1997.
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First Date
Musical, Starring Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin, Streams on BroadwayHD Beginning February 12
By Andrew Gans | 02/12/2021
Dean Johnson directs the production, filmed at London's Crazy Coqs.
Industry News
Watch Chandra Wilson, Annette Bening, Brian Stokes Mitchell in Virtual Groundbreaking for Actors Fund's Hollywood Arts Collective
By Andrew Gans | 02/11/2021
The $120 million project, including 151 units of affordable housing for artists plus an 86-seat theatre, is expected to open in 2024.
Readings and Workshops
Santino Fontana, Gloria Estefan, Nik Walker, More to Lead
Broadway Baby
Reading
By Andrew Gans | 02/11/2021
The virtual reading of the illustrated children's book by Russell Miller and Judith A. Proffer will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Benefits and Galas
Cast of
The Love Boat
Reunites on
Stars in the House
February 11
By Andrew Gans | 02/11/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Special Features
Here’s Where You’ve Seen the Cast of 1997’s
Cinderella
Onstage
By Dan Meyer | 02/11/2021
Explore the theatre resumes of Brandy, Bernadette Peters, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.
Broadway Cares
Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Tonya Pinkins, More Return to Soap Opera Roots February 11 for Broadway Cares
By Dan Meyer | 02/11/2021
ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway
streams at 8 PM ET.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Nina West, Paul Castree, Steven Skeels, Jerad Bortz February 10
By Andrew Gans | 02/10/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Video
Hear Cynthia Erivo Sing 'Chain of Fools' in New Trailer for
Genius: Aretha
By Dan Meyer | 02/09/2021
The limited series will drop March 21.
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First Date
Musical, Starring Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin, Will Stream on BroadwayHD
By Andrew Gans | 02/09/2021
Dean Johnson directs the production, filmed at London's Crazy Coqs.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Spotlights Black Theatre United With Lillias White February 9
By Andrew Gans | 02/09/2021
Tony winner White is the guest host for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series.
Benefits and Galas
Cast of
The Love Boat
Will Reunite on
Stars in the House
By Andrew Gans | 02/08/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Industry News
Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Kelli O'Hara, More Join New York's Pop-Up Performance Festival
By Dan Meyer | 02/08/2021
The PopsUp NY Festival is part of Governor Andrew Cuomo's previously announced arts revival plan.
Awards
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
,
One Night in Miami...
, More Films Nominated for 2021 Critics Choice Awards
By Dan Meyer | 02/08/2021
A number of movies with stage connections will compete at the 26th annual ceremony March 7.
Playbill Universe
John McDaniel on Returning to the Stage as Master of Ceremonies at Gulfshore Playhouse
By Bethany Rickwald | 02/08/2021
The Grammy and Emmy winner will emcee a Broadway-themed cabaret series in Florida.
Benefits and Galas
Lilli Cooper and Denée Benton Star in Virtual Concert of
Haley at Therapy
, Benefiting Broadway Cares, February 8
By Andrew Gans | 02/08/2021
Penned by Josh Canfield, the new musical offers
a comedic look into one woman’s first therapy session.
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