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Playbill Universe
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Krystal Joy Brown, Stark Sands, and Pearl Sun April 20
By Andrew Gans | 04/20/2021
Charl Brown guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.
Broadway Cares
Star-Studded Red Bucket Match-Up Raises Nearly $2 Million for Broadway Cares
By Dan Meyer | 04/20/2021
Tony nominee Aaron Tveit and Emmy winner Eric McCormack scored the highest totals.
Theatre Alternatives
Audra McDonald, Vanessa Williams, Sanaa Lathan, More Set for
50in50: Shattering the Glass Ceiling
Monologue Series
By Andrew Gans | 04/19/2021
Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre presents the virtual premiere, featuring 50 stories from 50 Black women from around the world.
Film & TV News
John Cameron Mitchell Tapped for Limited Series About Joe Exotic
By Dan Meyer | 04/19/2021
The Tony recipient will star opposite the previously announced Kate McKinnon.
Benefits and Galas
Idina Menzel, Kelly Marie Tran, Patrick Wilson, More Join 2021 Lineup for
MCC's
Miscast
By Andrew Gans | 04/19/2021
The annual fundraiser features stage and screen stars performing songs from roles in which they wouldn't traditionally be cast.
Film & TV News
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Hudson, Dr. Fauci, More Will Appear in COVID-19 Vaccine NBC Special
By Dan Meyer | 04/18/2021
Roll Up Your Sleeves
also features U.S. President Joe Biden along with Barack and Michelle Obama.
Off-Broadway News
Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, More Celebrate
The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)
April 18
By Andrew Gans | 04/18/2021
Betty Buckley, Matthew Broderick, André De Shields, Jane Krakowski, Bernadette Peters, and Lillias White are also part of The York Theatre Company benefit.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Reunites
The Producers
Stars Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Cady Huffman, More April 17
By Andrew Gans | 04/17/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration!
Will Feature Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Ruthie Ann Miles, More
By Andrew Gans | 04/16/2021
Resident Director Lileana Blain-Cruz will offer a sneak peek of LCT’s upcoming 2021–2022 season.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates
Assassins
April 16 With Michael Cerveris, Terrence Mann, Debra Monk, More
By Andrew Gans | 04/16/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Video
Let Lin-Manuel Miranda Take You on a Tour of the ‘Greatest City in the World’
By Dan Meyer | 04/16/2021
The
Hamilton
and
In The Heights
creator visits a number of historic sites using Google Arts and Culture.
Photo Features
Celebrate Kelli O’Hara on the Broadway Stage
By Playbill Staff | 04/16/2021
The Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday April 16.
Playbill Universe
Betty Buckley to Offer New Virtual Song/Monologue Master Classes This Spring
By Playbill Staff | 04/15/2021
The Tony-winning actor is offering another round of classes for both new students and alumni of her previous workshops.
International News
Ramin Karimloo, Michael K. Lee, Telly Leung, More to Headline Japan
Jesus Christ Superstar
Concert
By Ryan McPhee | 04/15/2021
The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical will play Tokyo in July.
Film & TV News
Rachel Bay Jones Joins Season 2 of
Why Women Kill
By Dan Meyer | 04/15/2021
Will the Tony winner get the chance to sing in the anthology series? Her character suggests so.
New Recordings
Exclusive: Listen to
Frozen'
s Ciara Renée Sing Michael Mott's 'Lost in Love'
By Andrew Gans | 04/15/2021
The song will be featured on Mott's new EP
The Only One.
Video
Sutton Foster-Led
Younger
Begins 7th and Final Season April 15
By Dan Meyer | 04/15/2021
The series returns on Paramount+ with Hilary Duff, Nico Tortorella, and Debi Mazar.
Off-Broadway News
Assassins
Celebration, Featuring Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Hillary Clinton, Alums of the Musical, More, Presented April 15
By Andrew Gans | 04/15/2021
The free virtual event features cast members of the original Off-Broadway production, the Broadway revival, and John Doyle’s upcoming CSC staging.
Awards
2021 Lucille Lortel Awards Will Honor Off-Broadway Excellence With Pre-Taped Special
By Andrew Gans | 04/14/2021
The May 2 evening will benefit The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to Star in Movie Adaptation of Florian Zeller's
The Son
By Dan Meyer | 04/14/2021
Zeller and Christopher Hampton will adapt their successor to
The Father
, the film adaptation of which is currently Oscar-nominated.
Playbill Universe
Stars in the House
Reunites
Cagney & Lacey
's Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, and Martin Kove April 14
By Andrew Gans | 04/14/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
Eva Noblezada Joins Brandon Wardell in Amblin's Family Comedy
Easter Sunday
By Andrew Gans | 04/13/2021
Jay Chandrasekhar directs the film, based on the life and comedy of Jo Koy.
Broadway Cares
Original
Dreamgirls
Reunite for
RWQuarantunes
Concert, Raising Over $1.3 Million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
By Andrew Gans | 04/13/2021
The virtual event also featured performances by Tony winners Heather Headley, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, and James Monroe Iglehart.
Benefits and Galas
Brenda Braxton Guest Hosts
Stars in the House
April 13
By Andrew Gans | 04/13/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Playbill Universe
The Last 5 Years,
Starring
Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards, Extends Encore Stream
By Andrew Gans | 04/13/2021
Tony winner Jason Michael Webb directs the Drama League-nominated production of the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Off-Broadway News
Date Set for Stream of
Waiting for Godot
Starring Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo
By Andrew Gans | 04/12/2021
Directed by Scott
Elliott, the virtual production is the first presented by The New Group Off Stage.
Film & TV News
Watch Anthony Ramos, Uzo Aduba, John Benjamin Hickey, More in
In Treatment
Teaser
By Dan Meyer | 04/12/2021
The HBO show returns with a new cast May 23.
Cabaret & Concert News
Jenifer Lewis, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, More Will Be Honored at 35th Annual MAC Awards
By Andrew Gans | 04/12/2021
The annual celebration, presented by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets, will be held virtually in May.
London News
London's
The Last 5 Years
to Transfer to West End
By Andrew Gans | 04/12/2021
Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson will reprise their roles in the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Podcasts
Celia Keenan-Bolger Offers Bonus Minisode of
Sunday Pancakes
April 11
By Dan Meyer | 04/11/2021
The Tony winner shares her hopes and anxieties as we exit social isolation.
Playbill Experiences
Go Behind-the-Scenes of
Annie
With Bill Berloni's
Tails From The Stage
April 11
By Playbill Staff | 04/11/2021
The new Playbill Experience features Broadway's original Annie Andrea McArdle—and dogs!
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Reunites
The Kids Are All Right
's Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, More April 10
By Andrew Gans | 04/10/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Broadway Cares With Executive Director Tom Viola April 9
By Andrew Gans | 04/09/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch April 9-11
By Talaura Harms | 04/09/2021
A digital
Disenchanted!,
an Anna Deavere Smith new work excerpt, a Bill Berloni visit, and more online offerings this weekend.
Video
Watch
Glee
and
The Boys in the Band
Virtual Reunions at 2021 GLAAD Media Awards
By Dan Meyer | 04/09/2021
Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, and Robin de Jesús accepted the award for Outstanding Film, Limited Release.
Seth Rudetsky
Matt Doyle Remembers Mishaps From
Spring Awakening
and
The Book of Mormon
By Seth Rudetsky | 04/09/2021
This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Betty Buckley offers lessons on finding one's inner Grizabella.
Film & TV News
Renée Elise Goldsberry Eyes Marvel's
She-Hulk
Series on Disney+
By Dan Meyer | 04/09/2021
The
Hamilton
Tony winner also stars in the upcoming comedy series
Girls5Eva.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Mandy Gonzalez, Judy Kuhn, Marc Shaiman, More April 8
By Andrew Gans | 04/08/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Regional News
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Outdoor Summer Season
By Andrew Gans | 04/08/2021
The season includes
Nine Solo Plays by Black Playwrights
curated by Robert O'Hara and the new musicals
Row and Alien/Nation.
Theatre Alternatives
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen Star in Virtual Reading of
Angry Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous
April 8
By Dan Meyer | 04/08/2021
Tony nominee Camille A. Brown directs the event for the Spotlight on Plays series.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Reunites
Rock of Ages
' Constantine Maroulis, Kerry Butler, More April 7
By Andrew Gans | 04/07/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Cabaret & Concert News
New Sutton Foster Concert, Filmed at New York City Center, to Stream
By Andrew Gans | 04/07/2021
The two-time Tony winner will be joined by Raúl Esparza, Joaquina Kalukango, Kelli O’Hara, and Wren Rivera.
Sponsored Content
Watch LaChanze Host a Discussion With Women’s Health Physicians in
Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes
By Dan Meyer | 04/07/2021
The health and wellness series marks a partnership between Playbill and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Video
Watch Sara Bareilles, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Ashley Park, More in the
Girls5Eva
Trailer
By Dan Meyer | 04/06/2021
The Peacock comedy, also starring Paula Pell and Busy Philipps, debuts May 6.
Video
Catch Billy Porter, Mj Rodriguez, More in the
Pose
Season 3 Trailer
By Dan Meyer | 04/06/2021
Two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope joins the final season of the FX series.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Kevin Chamberlin, Karole Foreman, Teresa Huang, More April 6
By Andrew Gans | 04/06/2021
Dennis Hensley guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.
Regional News
Barrington Stage Company Sets Up Indoor and Outdoor 2021 Season With
Eleanor
,
Chester Bailey
, More
By Dan Meyer | 04/06/2021
Elizabeth Stanley, Harriet Harris, Reed Birney, and more will make their way to the Berkshires this summer.
Special Features
Why Ari’el Stachel Insisted His
The Visitor
Character's Accent Be Removed
By Dan Meyer | 04/05/2021
The Tony winner talks about expanding Arab-American representation and his solo show in development.
Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Launches
Red Bucket Match-Up
Fundraising Campaign
By Andrew Gans | 04/05/2021
Jason Alexander, Jordan Fisher, Kathryn Gallagher, Eric McCormack, Aaron Tveit, and Jenna Ushkowitz will take to social media to encourage donations.
Awards
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, More Win SAG Awards
By Andrew Gans | 04/05/2021
Davis and the late Boseman are both currently Oscar-nominated for their performances in the August Wilson adaptation.
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