LISTEN: La Jolla Playhouse Presents LISTEN WITH THE LIGHTS OFF Episode Four - 'The Gourd' by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021 La Jolla Playhouse is presenting Listen With The Lights Off, a collection of haunting radio horror plays, produced by So Say We All (2017 WOW Festival's Incoming: Sex, Drugs, and Copenhagen). VIDEO: Christopher Rice-Thomson, Abby Jaros & More Sing Dua Lipa/Disney Mashup of 'Levitating' by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021 This is the fourth video in the YouTube series #MagicMondays, created by Broadway’s Christopher Rice-Thomson. Catch a new, unique, and exciting Disney Tribute EVERY Monday for 9 weeks on his YouTube channel! BWW Previews: The Alphabet City Song Cycle by Martin Ganeider - May 17, 2021 If you are familiar with the work of Georgia Stitt ( married to a guy called Robert Jason Brown), you don't need further explanation, if not, read carefully. Georgia Stitt (Music) together with Marcy Heisler (Lyrics) created the cycle originally based on Heisler's poems. Five songs, five women, five different stories, five soliloquies, each and every one framed with some fine emotional tunes. Stitt's and Heisler's collaboration gifted us with a bittersweet masterpiece. You can feel the gentle side of New York City in the ALPHABET CITY CYCLE. Ludovico Lucchesi Palli, (Producer and Host) got his hands on a copy of the 2009 recording with Kate Baldwin. He, to no surprise, fell in love with the material and decided to bring it on stage (or due to COVID19 on screen) and present Stitt's work to the german speaking musical Universe. Jose Llana Joins Lincoln Center's Restart Stages for Livestream, May 19 by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021 Broadway's Jose Llana will perform at Lincoln Center's Restart Stages Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm ET. VIDEO: Watch All of MCC Theater's MISCAST21 by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021 Just last night, the best of Broadway gathered for MCC's Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year. The biggest stars of stage and screen once again took to the virtual stage to sing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast, inviting theater fans from around the world to join in the celebration. VIDEO: Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Premieres 'Under One Sky' by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021 on YouTube on May 1. The song was composed by PYC's Executive Director, Lee Saville-Iksic, and inspired by words written by PYC students. VIDEO: Stephanie Lynne Mason Premieres New Cooking Show FOOD IS A LOVE LANGUAGE - COOKIN' WITH STEPH by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021 Today, Stephanie Lynne Mason who recently starred in the critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey announced her new cooking show, “Food is a Love Language - Cookin’ with Steph”. VIDEO: Sierra Boggess, Nattalyee Randall, Ryan J. Haddad, and Joshua Castille Host March on Broadway Forum by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021 On Thursday, May 13, Sierra Boggess joined Nattalyee Randall, Ryan J. Haddad, and Joshua Castille for a talk on the Deaf and Disabled community within the theatre industry and its issues with accessibility. VIDEO: Stephanie J. Block, Jaime Cepero, Shakina Nayfack, and L Morgan Lee Host March on Broadway Forum by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021 On Wednesday, May 12, Stephanie J. Block joined Jaime Cepero, Shakina Nayfack, and L Morgan Lee in a conversation centered around Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Artist inclusion in the theatre industry. VIDEO: Check Out the New Trailer for FRAGMENTS, A LIVE AUDIO STORY by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021 Through interactions with her caregiver, her estranged daughter, and her own fractured memories, Herta is forced to confront deep-held regrets and hard truths left unspoken. Fragments centers on one fundamental question: 'How much of ourselves must give to the ones we love?' VIDEO: James Kicklighter and Lucia Lucas Join TAWKIN' WITH THE ROSES by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021 Tawkin’ With the Roses, the weekly talk show hosted by veteran actress Bonnie Rose and cabaret star Stephen S. Miller (aka “Mama Rose”), has welcomed James Kicklighter, director of the new documentary “The Sound of Identity” and the film’s protagonist, world renowned opera star Lucia Lucas, as the guests on today’s episode, which is also the season finale. Photos & Video: Get a Sneak Peek of TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ - A TRIBUTE TO THE KING Presented by Delaware Theatre Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021 Delaware Theatre Company will present TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ-A TRIBUTE TO THE KING May 11-15, Tues-Fri. 6:30 p.m. & Sat. 2:30 p.m. Rodriguez, the winner of the 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and star of Million Dollar Quartet, takes us on a journey invoking memories of the past. Photos & Video: First Look at TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Presented by George Street Playhouse by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021 In this unforgettable play, based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Oscar-nominated writer Nia Vardalos, wit and hard-won wisdom are dished out in the advice column exchanges between a writer who goes by the name of “Sugar” and her readers. Laura Benanti, Stephanie J. Block, Sierra Boggess and More to Host MARCH ON BROADWAY LIVESTREAM FORUM by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021 In the week leading up to a meeting between the Actors’ Equity Association and the organizers of the March on Broadway, Laura Benanti, Stephanie J. Block, Sierra Boggess, and more have joined to host an Instagram Live series on their platforms focused on combating racism and inequity by passing the mic to members of marginalized communities to discuss their experiences in the industry. VIDEO: AAPI Broadway and Theater Professionals Come Together to Stop AAPI Hate in New Video from Jonathan Lee by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021 In response to the ongoing Stop AAPI Hate movement, 19 Broadway and theatre professionals have come together for a moving video produced and directed by Jonathan Lee. VIDEO: Real Life Stories From Health Workers Explored In A BROKEN FAMILY, TOGETHER Presented by Dare to Know Theatre by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021 Real-life stories of healthcare workers are explored in Dare to Know Theatre's digital verbatim play A Broken Family, Together. The play was created with support from Oldham Coliseum Theatre as one of the Coliseum's Micro Commissions 2021. VIDEO: Cast Members From GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Perform 'Make You Feel My Love' for Mother's Day by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021 Cast members from Girl From the North Country have come together virtually to perform 'Make You Feel My Love.' The video features Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Caitlin Houlahan, Marc Kudisch, Colton Ryan, Rachel Stern, and more. WATCH: FLY ME TO THE MOON New Dance Film Released Featuring Vocals by Grammy Winner Ledisi by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021 CandyBomber Productions has announced the release of a new dance film featuring the beloved classic “Fly Me to the Moon.” Grammy Award winning R&B vocalist Ledisi lends her voice to the track, backed by multi-Grammy winners Patti Austin and trumpeter John Daversa, produced by eight-time Grammy Award winner Gregg Field. VIDEO: Jessica Vosk, Gabi Campo & More Sing 'Into The Woods In Quarantine Part 2: Vaxxed Midnight (Your Fault / Last Midnight)' by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2021 It's been a whole year since the release of 'Into the Woods in Quarantine' and now Broadway Plus is bringing you Part 2: Vaxxed Midnight (Your Fault / Last Midnight) to celebrate Broadway nearing its triumphant return! Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chita Rivera, Ben Platt, Stephanie J. Block, Jeremy Jordan and More Join NIGHT OF COVENANT HOUSE Virtual Gala by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2021 Hollywood and Broadway stars are teaming up on Monday, May 17th to celebrate the resilience of the young people experiencing homelessness at Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness. VIDEO: Final Cast of RENT Lends a Hand for COVID Grief Network's 'Seasons of Love' by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021 On May 13, the COVID Grief Network is releasing a Seasons of Love video featuring members of the final Broadway cast of RENT, home videos of people that have died of COVID-19 and the young adults left grieving. While the US looks towards re-opening, for the millions who've been mourning in isolation, honoring the lives lost and supporting those left behind is key to addressing the current grief crisis. Watch: Check Out the Music Video for 'Welcome to Freeland' From THE GIRL IN THE RED DRESS by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2021 Saugatuck Productions has announced the release of its first music video featuring the opening song from its new, original musical, The Girl in the Red Dress. Musicians and singers featured in 'Welcome to Freeland' include Cliff Eberhardt, Don Dixon, Marti Jones, Kennedy Caughell, Will Honaker, and Ross McReynolds. VIDEO: Watch UJA-Federation of New York Honor Hal Luftig at Excellence in Theater Award Celebration by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021 Earlier this week, UJA-Federation of New York honored Broadway producer Hal Luftig, of The Hal Luftig Company, for his professional and philanthropic achievements at its virtual Excellence in Theater Award Celebration. Watch the special event below, which included a sneak peek of the new musical Becoming Nancy (featuring Lizzie Bee and Jessica Vosk). VIDEO: See Jeremy Pope, Sterling K. Brown and Laverne Cox in Clips From THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2021 ONE Archives Foundation will be presenting virtual reading of Larry Kramer's 'The Normal Heart' on May 8, 2021 5pm PT, followed by a live Q+A with cast members. This presentation will be the first after Kramer's death, and the first time that this play will feature a predominately BIPOC and LGBTQ cast. VIDEO: Check Out a Preview of 'Life in Lockdown' From U.ME: THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2021 The BBC today announced that a special digital ‘U.Me: The Musical’ live pre-premiere event is set to take place on Wednesday, 12 May 2021. Listeners and viewers worldwide can join the warmth and joy of a night at the theatre at the musical’s live digital world premiere event, hosted by Olivier Award nominee, actress and director Maria Friedman. |
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