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BWW Interview: Josh Irving Gershick on creating the audiocast of DEAR ONE: LOVE & LONGING IN MID-CENTURY QUEER AMERICA for Diversionary Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Oct 25, 2020


Interview with writer and director, Josh Irving Gershick about how the audiocast of DEAR ONE: LOVE & LONGING IN MID-CENTURY QUEER AMERICA for Diversionary Theatre came together. Dear ONE is streaming through October 29th, 2020.

CSC Announces CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS Episode With Anika Noni Rose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020


Classic Stage Company today announced a virtual Classic Conversation with Tony-winning actress and singer Anika Noni Rose (Broadway: Caroline, or Change; Off-Broadway: Carmen Jones at CSC; Film: The Princess and the Frog, Dreamgirls) on October 29.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE SOUL OF AMERICA on HBO
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


Debuting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (9:00-10:17 p.m. ET/PT).

Diversionary Theatre Announces AmeriQueer Series of AudioCast Plays Featuring George Takei and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2020


Diversionary Theatre, the Nation's 3rd Oldest LGBT Theatre will present the AmeriQueer Series streaming online as an audiocast and featuring a program of new plays never before performed in San Diego. The series will run Friday October 16th - Thursday, November 26th, 2020.

Inaugural International YI Love Yiddishfest 2020 Generates 150,000-Plus Viewers
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020


The Inaugural International VIRTUAL YI Love YiddishFest 2020, which took place Labor Day Week from September 7-13, sponsored by The Betsy South Beach, was declared a huge success by all measurable accounts according to Avi Hoffman, Founder and CEO of YI Love Jewish (www.yilovejewish.org), the organization that produced the event. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, September 28- with Chita Rivera, Brenda Braxton, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2020


Today (September 28) in live streaming: Chita Rivera stops by Pajama Cast Party, Brenda Braxton returns to Stars in the House, and so much more!

Debbie Allen, Allison Wright and More Announced to The Actors Fund's Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020


The Actors Fund announced today the election of four new members to its Board of Trustees: Debbie Allen, Nancy S. MacMillan, Elizabeth Reiko Kubota Whitney and Allison Wright.

Telly Leung, George Takei and More From ALLEGIANCE to Reunite for HIKING THE DIVIDE TO UNITE Streaming Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2020


e2e Treks - Hiking the Divide to Unite has announced a special streaming event benefitting The Actors Fund, 'How History, Location and Adversity Inform, Inspire and Influence Theatre' with various cast and creative team members of Broadway's Allegiance on Monday, September 28 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT.

GI Film Festival San Diego Virtual Showcase Deploys This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020


The GI Film Festival San Diego, a military-themed film festival that solely presents films and events for, by and about military service members and veterans, announces a diverse film lineup for its first-ever virtual showcase happening Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, 2020.

Classic Stage Company Announces Fall 2020 Season; Shares Plans to Resume Production on ASSASSINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020


Classic Stage Company today announced its Fall 2020 season, in which it scales up two timely new CSC producing initiatives while New York City theaters must remain closed.

Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Will Present Halloween-Themed Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 3, 2020


Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD will celebrate Halloween with spooky and fun programming for kids and families, beginning FRIDAY, OCT. 2.

VIDEO: Telly Leung Stops by Radio Free Birdland - Premieres TONIGHT!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 3, 2020


Watch a sneak peek of Telly Leung's Birdland concert that premieres TONIGHT at 7pm ET! Get your tickets here!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, September 3- with Broadway Belts for Biden and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2020


Today (September 3) in live streaming: Broadway Sessions Belts for Biden, Telly Leung sings with Radio Free Birdland, and so much more!

Telly Leung Discusses His Radio Free Birdland Concert and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On September 2, he chatted with the incredible Telly Leung.

VIDEO: Telly Leung Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Sep 2, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, September 2 (12pm ET), as he chats with the incredible Telly Leung!

BWW Previews: Radio Free Birdland Brings Impressive Lineup Online
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 28, 2020


Birdland's new concert series delivers the goods... and the stars.

Telly Leung Joins The Encore Musical Theatre Company's Summer Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2020


The Encore Musical Theatre Company is making music happen in Dexter, Michigan with their outdoor socially distanced Benard L. Maas Summer Series. And taking the stage August 20, 21 and 22 is Broadway superstar Telly Leung!

George Takei, Daniel Davis and More To Star In SILVER FOXES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2020


Inspired by Gen Silent, a 2010 documentary about LGBT seniors, Silver Foxes is described as a gay version of a?oeThe Golden Girls.a?? Benny and Chuck, two older gay men (Takei and Davis), rescue their dear friend Cecil (Bullock) from a homophobic senior living facility and bring him to live with them in Palm Springs. 

State Theatre New Jersey Announces Online Trivia Night With Hostess Pissi Myles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2020


State Theatre New Jersey has announced 2000s Online Trivia Night with Hostess Pissi Myles on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 7pm. Proceeds raised support State Theatre's Community Engagement programs. A minimum donation of $5 allows patrons to participate in the trivia challenge.

Adventure Theatre MTC Explores Biracial and Multi-Racial Journeys to Broadway on SUNDAY STORYTIMES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2020


Adventure Theatre MTC's Sunday Storytimes is bringing new light to muti-racial and biracial stories with guest host Erin Quill from the original Broadway cast of Avenue Q.

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