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Tony Winner André De Shields Takes on Title Role in Volpone, or the Fox for Red Bull Theater June 14By Talaura Harms | 06/14/2021Hamish Linklater, Kristine Nielsen, and Mary Testa also star in the streaming production of the Ben Jonson classic.
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Awards
By Ryan McPhee | 06/11/2021The play made its world premiere at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre in February 2020.
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Industry News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 06/11/2021Thrive! will provide grants, professional development, and technical assistance.
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By Dan Meyer | 06/11/2021The project is a collaboration between the Dramatists Guild, American Theatre Wing, TDF, and more.
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By Playbill Staff | 06/10/2021Plus: 25 Black Juilliard alums come together to address racism at the prestigious drama school.
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Film & TV News
By Talaura Harms | 06/10/2021Creators and stars of the show have mounted a social media campaign to save the series, in the hopes that another network will pick it up.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 06/10/2021Among the 2021 grant recipients are BAM, Lincoln Center Theater, and New York Theatre Workshop.
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Theatre Alternatives
By Talaura Harms | 06/08/2021Plus: New Normal Rep announces dates and casting for its streaming production of Nikkole Salter's Lines in the Dust.
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Regional News
By Talaura Harms | 06/07/2021Plus: The inaugural recipients of the New Visions Fellowship from National Queer Theatre and The Dramatist Guild have been announced.
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Education News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 06/07/2021The program from theatre music racial equity organization MUSE will give early career artists connections, guidance, and first-hand experience.
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Theatre Alternatives
By Dan Meyer | 06/05/2021Patricia Vanstone returns to direct Lyman's play.
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Regional News
By Ryan McPhee | 06/04/2021The 57th summer season marks the first under the leadership of new Executive Director Tiffani Gavin.
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Readings and Workshops
By Dan Meyer | 06/03/2021The Broadway-aimed Darknights and Daydreams will receive development readings later this month.
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Education News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 06/03/2021The revue celebrating the return of live performances will be available to theatres for free.
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Industry News
By Talaura Harms | 06/02/2021The company will license works centered around teen and young adult characters, with current titles from Paul Gordon, Kristoffer Diaz, Rachel Lynett, and more.
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 06/02/2021Longtime flyman Pete Wright died in a fall at the Winter Garden Theatre in November.
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 06/02/2021"The staff and I are committed to working through reopening to make sure that members return to a workplace where they not only feel safe, but that the culture begins to change."
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By Logan Culwell-Block | 06/02/2021The program aims to increase representation and inclusivity in the American theatre.
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By Talaura Harms | 05/28/2021Among the selected writers are Tony nominee Beth Malone, the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers, and current Dramatist Guild Fellow John-Michael Lyles.
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Education News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 05/28/2021Find out which shows became the main event for schools and theatres taking productions online due to the pandemic, according to leading streaming platform ShowTix4U.
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Education News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 05/26/2021The reestablished college named for the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Black Panther star will be led by Dean (and Howard alumn) Phylicia Rashad.
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Broadway News
By Andrew Gans | 05/26/2021The Tony-winning musical is scheduled to resume performances on Broadway September 2.
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Tony Awards
By Ryan McPhee | 05/26/2021The 74th annual ceremony will air in two parts across Paramount+ and CBS.
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Book News
By Talaura Harms | 05/26/2021The Tony Award-winning set designer and architect will donate the royalties from sales to The Actors Fund.
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Benefits and Galas
By Talaura Harms | 05/25/2021Plus, watch the video for Daniel Quadrino's new single "Feel Your Love."
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Broadway Community Project
By Ryan McPhee | 05/25/2021Get to know Rebecca Jean Heroff, an IATSE Local One member on the house props team at Broadway's Booth Theatre.
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Book News
By Talaura Harms | 05/24/2021Plus: 651 ARTS plans a Juneteenth Celebration, and Barbara Barrie releases a podcast.
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Call Board
By Playbill Staff | 05/24/2021Find your next job with self-tape audition opportunities for shows across the country.
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Awards
By Dan Meyer | 05/21/2021The organization honored digital theatre, audio plays, virtual concerts, and more in its 87th annual ceremony.
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 05/21/2021The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program expects to begin distributing funds next week, signaling an economic lifeline as theatres and more ready for audiences’ returns.
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Industry News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 05/21/2021The online auction will feature the late three-time Tony honoree's red Hello, Dolly! dress, a tiara from Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Hirschfeld originals, and more.
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Industry News
By Talaura Harms | 05/21/2021The program will work with Broadway companies to address racial equity as the industry moves toward reopening.
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Education News
By Dan Meyer | 05/20/2021Led by Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones-Harvey, and Columbia University, the program welcomes Jordan Roth, Eva Price, and more as mentors.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 05/20/2021Plays by Zakiyyah Alexander, Jose Rivera, Christina Anderson, and more will be presented.
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Industry News
By Talaura Harms | 05/19/2021"There’s no more stigma—let’s be done with that," the Tony- and Emmy-winning actor says after keeping the diagnosis primarily to himself for 14 years.
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Book News
By Dan Meyer | 05/19/2021The store was promised new life in 2019 by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Jeffrey Seller, and James L. Nederlander after it faced threats of shuttering permanently.
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Off-Broadway News
By Talaura Harms | 05/19/2021The world premiere of the immersive theatre experience runs at Chelsea's the cell theatre through June 5.
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Film & TV News
By Talaura Harms | 05/18/2021Plus: Playwright Larry Powell receives Cornelia Street Award, and Donja R. Love curates a new playwriting fellowship.
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Theatre Alternatives
By Dan Meyer | 05/18/2021Patricia Vanstone returns to direct the Dorothy Lyman play.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 05/18/2021The latest The 24 Hour Plays installment supports Asian Americans Advancing Justice.
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Industry News
By Talaura Harms, Dan Meyer | 05/17/2021Plus, winners have been selected for the 2021 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.
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Cabaret & Concert News
By Talaura Harms | 05/17/2021Joe Iconis and George Salazar will launch the reopening June 17 with Two Player Game.
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Industry News
By Logan Culwell-Block | 05/17/2021The departure ends a four-decade career shepherding the musical theatre titans' catalog.
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Industry News
By Talaura Harms | 05/15/2021Joshua Harmon's play originally premiered at Roundabout's Black Box Theatre in 2013.
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Theatre Alternatives
By Dan Meyer | 05/15/2021The show is re-framed against the backdrop of the #EndSARS movement.
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Industry News
In the News: Ann Reinking's Students Release a Tribute Documentary, and TeamALW Releases a Cat VideoBy Talaura Harms | 05/14/2021Plus, Olivier winner Clive Rowe has joined the London cast of The Prince of Egypt.
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Film & TV News
By Talaura Harms | 05/13/2021Plus, check out the trailer for Sublet, starring Tony winner John Benjamin Hickey.
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Industry News
By Bethany Rickwald | 05/13/2021Directors Whitney White and Saheem Ali, BAM Artistic Director David Binder, and producer Elizabeth Moreau reveal the struggles and joys of forced innovation.
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Industry News
By Talaura Harms | 05/12/2021Plus, the new Macbeth film starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand gets a distribution deal.
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