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Stars in the House
Celebrates Andrea Martin's Birthday With a Game Night January 15
By Andrew Gans | 01/15/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
One Night in Miami…
, Featuring Leslie Odom Jr., Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, and Aldis Hodge, Drops on Amazon Prime January 15
By Andrew Gans | 01/15/2021
Oscar winner Regina King directs the film, based on Olivier nominee Kemp Powers’ stage play.
Special Features
Anaïs Mitchell, Aleshea Harris, and Over 100 More Theatre Writers Call on Biden-Harris Administration for Arts Support
By Dan Meyer, Ryan McPhee, Marc J. Franklin | 01/14/2021
Playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists have joined a letter campaign advocating for the creation of a Department of the Arts and substantial COVID-19 relief for artists.
Regional News
Cast Complete for Signature's
Simply Sondheim,
Starring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner
By Andrew Gans | 01/14/2021
The production, directed and choreographed by Matthew Gardiner, will be available to stream beginning February 2.
Chicago News
The Devil Wears Prada
Musical Pushes Chicago World Premiere to 2022
By Dan Meyer | 01/14/2021
The stage adaptation will star Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones.
Regional News
Asolo Rep's 2021 Season to Feature E. Faye Butler in
Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
By Andrew Gans | 01/14/2021
The upcoming season, launching in February, will be presented in Asolo's newly constructed, socially distanced outdoor Terrace Stage.
Video
Watch a Sneak Peek of
As the Curtain Rises
Ahead of Their Live Event
By Roberto Araujo | 01/14/2021
The Broadway-themed soap opera will broadcast a live event on January 14.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates
Grey's Anatomy
January 14
By Andrew Gans | 01/14/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
Nathan Lane Joins Theatre-Stacked Cast of
The Gilded Age
By Dan Meyer | 01/13/2021
The Tony winner will also appear in Hulu's
Only Murders in the Building
.
Playbill Universe
Debbie Allen and Dick Van Dyke Among 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honorees
By Andrew Gans | 01/13/2021
Recipients will be honored in May during an evening that will be subsequently broadcast on CBS.
Industry News
Write Out Loud Songwriting Competition, Origin of Viral 'Little Miss Perfect,' Announces 2021 Contest
By Dan Meyer | 01/13/2021
The program, co-founded by Tony nominee Taylor Louderman, seeks emerging musical theatre writers.
Encores! News
Watch Dulé Hill Perform 'Fabulous Feet' From
The Tap Dance Kid
By Andrew Gans | 01/13/2021
The performance is part of the second installment of
Encores! Inside the Revival
, which also spotlights Kenny Leon, Lydia Diamond, and Jared Grimes.
Playbill Universe
New Edition of
The Homebound Project
Postponed
By Andrew Gans | 01/12/2021
The virtual theatre project benefiting children affected by the coronavirus pandemic is temporarily on hold due to the current national unrest.
Broadway Cares
Bobby Cannavale and Marisa Tomei Will Star in Virtual Reading of
Three Hotels,
Benefiting Broadway Cares
By Andrew Gans | 01/12/2021
Moisés Kaufman will direct the streamed presentation of the Jon Robin Baitz drama.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes
Former
Star Search
Contestants Sam Harris, Michael Berresse, and More January 12
By Andrew Gans | 01/12/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Video
Watch: Skylar Astin Shares How an episode of
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Comes Together
By Roberto Araujo | 01/12/2021
Season 2 of the NBC show starring Jane Levy stars as Zoey, premiered January 5.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Will Celebrate
Grey's Anatomy
January 14
By Andrew Gans | 01/11/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Cast Recordings & Albums
Double Record, Purple Vinyl Set of
The Color Purple
Broadway Revival Cast Recording Due in February
By Andrew Gans | 01/11/2021
The Grammy-winning album of the 2015 production features Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes
Dreamgirls
Stars Lillias White, Roz Ryan, and Kecia Lewis-Evans January 9
By Andrew Gans | 01/09/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Donna McKechnie and the American Dance Machine January 8
By Andrew Gans | 01/08/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Playbill Universe
Betty Buckley Will Offer Virtual Song/Monologue Master Class
By Andrew Gans | 01/07/2021
The Tony-winning actor is offering a new round of classes for both new students and alumni of her previous workshops.
Benefits and Galas
Cast of TV's
The Waltons
Reunite on
Stars in the House
January 7
By Andrew Gans | 01/07/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Playbill Universe
Marc Shaiman's Most Embarrassing Moment Off Stage, and Alex Brightman's Most Embarrassing Moment On
By Seth Rudetsky | 01/06/2021
Read up on this week in the life of Seth Rudetsky.
Readings and Workshops
The
Homebound
Project
Will Return With Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Cristin Milioti, Babak Tafti, More
By Andrew Gans | 01/06/2021
Expect new works by Lucy Thurber, David Lindsay-Abaire, Catya McMullen, Bekah Brunstetter, Colette Robert, Julissa Contreras, and other playwrights.
Film & TV News
Listen to Leslie Odom Jr's. 'Speak Now' From the
One Night in Miami...
Soundtrack
By Dan Meyer | 01/06/2021
The new song is co-written by Sam Ashworth.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Offers
An Evening of Hope
January 6 With Jose Llana and Javier Colon
By Andrew Gans | 01/06/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
It's Game Night Again on
Stars in the House
January 5, With BD Wong, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell
By Andrew Gans | 01/05/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Playbill Universe
Marin Ireland and Off-Broadway Cast of
Blue Ridge
Will Reunite for Streaming Performance
By Dan Meyer | 01/05/2021
The initial 2021 lineup for Play-PerView has been released.
Film & TV News
Watch Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming, More in PBS'
United in Song
Concert
By Andrew Gans | 01/04/2021
The special event, also featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Josh Groban, and Anna Deavere Smith, premiered December 31.
Film & TV News
Cast of TV's
The Waltons,
Including Michael Learned and Richard Thomas, Will Reunite on
Stars in the House
By Andrew Gans | 01/04/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Special Features
Grateful: 37 Broadway Actors Share Who They Were Thankful for in 2020
By Andrew Gans | 01/02/2021
Tony winners Betty Buckley, André De Shields, Rita Moreno, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Leslie Uggams, and more express their gratitude.
Benefits and Galas
It's Game Night Again on
Stars in the House
January 2
By Andrew Gans | 01/02/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley host the daily series.
Benefits and Galas
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
Benefit, Starring Andrew Barth Feldman, Tituss Burgess, More, Streams January 1
By Dan Meyer | 01/01/2021
Flip through the official digital Playbill for this event helmed by Lucy Moss.
Film & TV News
January 2021 Streaming Guide:
One Night in Miami...
,
Selena
,
A Star is Born
Coming to Streaming
By Dan Meyer | 01/01/2021
See what’s playing on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and more this month.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Presents a Game Night January 1
By Andrew Gans | 01/01/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series begins a new year.
Playbill Universe
Stars in the House
Celebrates New Year's Eve With 3 Shows December 31
By Andrew Gans | 12/31/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley ring in the new year with streams at 6 PM, 10 PM, and 1 AM ET.
Film & TV News
Nathan Lane and Vanessa Williams to Appear on
NBC's New Year's Eve 2021
to Raise Funds for Broadway Cares
By Andrew Gans | 12/31/2020
Carson Daly hosts the event live from Times Square.
Film & TV News
Tony Winners Cyndi Lauper and Billy Porter Reunite for ABC's
New Year's Rockin' Eve
December 31
By Andrew Gans | 12/31/2020
The
Kinky Boots
composer-lyricist and star perform a duet on the annual broadcast.
Playbill Universe
Josh Groban Remembers Late Vocal Coach David Romano
By Andrew Gans | 12/30/2020
Part of the original company of
The Phantom of the Opera
, Mr. Romano was also a respected vocal coach to artists in all fields of entertainment.
Playbill Universe
It's Game Night on
Stars in the House
With Rosie O'Donnell, Ann Harada, Kevin Chamberlin, More December 30
By Andrew Gans | 12/30/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Video
Watch Powerful Pairing of 'Make Them Hear You' and 'Grateful,' Featuring Billy Porter, André De Shields, Joshua Henry, Brandon Victor Dixon, More
By Andrew Gans | 12/29/2020
The video premiered at The Actors Fund Virtual Gala earlier this year.
Benefits and Galas
It's Game Night on
Stars in the House
December 29 With Camryn Manheim
By Andrew Gans | 12/29/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Seth Rudetsky
Why Joan Rivers Gave Charles Busch $5 Thousand Under the Table...and Why the Callaway Sisters Still Wear Matching Nightgowns
By Seth Rudetsky | 12/28/2020
This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth also remembers the talents of the late Rebecca Luker.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Santino Fontana, Jelani Alladin, Joan Allen, Schele Williams, More, December 28
By Andrew Gans | 12/28/2020
Plays in the House: Our Final Bow
is co-hosted by Andréa Burns and her husband, streaming director Peter Flynn.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Christmas With Charles Busch, Brenda Braxton, and Jack Plotnick December 25
By Andrew Gans | 12/25/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Industry News
Chalia La Tour, Celia Rose Gooding, More Star in Sis’
A Christmas Offering
December 24
By Dan Meyer | 12/24/2020
The holiday special is written by Ciara Harris, Antonio Lasanta, and Gage Tarlton.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Christmas Eve With the Callaway Sisters and More December 24
By Andrew Gans | 12/24/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
The Theatre Channel
Jenna Russell and Adam Blanshay on Interpreting Sondheim and Creating
The Theatre Channel
By Dan Meyer | 12/24/2020
An exclusive interview from the creator and star of
The Theatre Channel
.
Regional News
Artistic Director Hunter Foster Exits Redhouse Arts Center as Theatre Pauses Operations
By Andrew Gans | 12/23/2020
The nonprofit, three-theatre complex is located in Syracuse, New York.
Video
Watch Lea Salonga and Telly Leung Cover 'Last Christmas'
By Andrew Gans | 12/22/2020
The former
Allegiance
co-stars join forces for a virtual rendition of the George Michael holiday tune.
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