Barbra Streisand News

It was announced today that Star Wars star Mark Hamill is set to headline a virtual fundraiser for presidential candidate Joe Biden on June 30. According to the invitation the actor will moderate a 'virtual conversation about hope and democracy.'

We all know him, whether it be shining on stage interpreting one of the tongue-in- cheek American Standards that he's known for, buzzing around Don't Tell Mama's making sure everything is going smoothly with the multiple shows he booked that day, or simply floating into a cabaret club to support an artist he enjoys. HE is the kind and encouraging man that has launched many a career and has given young artists a shot to perform, long before their names were in lights on the great white way. Who is this legendary New York City fixture? Why, none other than Sidney Myer (of course)!

In support of live theatre and the Sharon Playhouse in Sharon Connecticut, Broadway's Haley Swindal (Chicago, Jekyll & Hyde) has created a video celebration homage to Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand...recreating their iconic mash up of Happy Days Are Here Again (Milton Ager & Jack Yellen) and Get Happy (Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler).

Check out this weekend's highlights from some of your favorites, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Liz Callaway, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, the cast of Company, and more!

Today's top stories: check out the full list of winners for the Drama Desk Awards, Broadway stars will #KeepSharingTheMic today, and more!

George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter Gianna is now a Disney shareholder, thanks to a generous gift from Barbra Streisand.

In honor of Black Lives Matter, Liz Callaway sang a cover of David Shire's 1968 protest song 'The Morning After' in her home.

Barbra Streisand introduced Joe Biden at a Zoom fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund last night, June 12.

Platinum selling songwriter and pop/jazz singer Ann Hampton Callaway has released her new single 'Carry On' to offer inspiration, healing and hope during this difficult time as we face racial injustice and a global pandemic.

Award winning singer Marieann Meringolo presents a Facebook Live concert this Friday.

More and more, creativity pours out of the artists of the community onto the internet. Here are some of the lates works to be found online.

Get to know the Next on Stage top 15 contestants! Meet college student Paloma Aisenberg!

Broadway Palm has announced its 28th Season which includes eight main stage productions, five productions in The Off Broadway Palm, four Children's Theatre productions (TBA) and five concerts. Individual tickets are on sale now.

The premiere of Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert featuring performers nominated for Non-Equity Jeff awards in musical theatre categories, originally planned for Monday, June 1, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 3.

Wendy Scherl's debut CD is a winner, and if you listen to it, YOU'LL SEE.

HBO Max, now Max, has a slew of musicals, plays and films for theater fans of all ages and we've got a complete guide to all theatre available on the streaming service.

Barbra Streisand and John Legend will headline a fundraiser for former vice president and current presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Continuing Pride Films and Plays' 'Pride in Place' series of live online readings, A LATE SNOW by Jane Chambers will be performed on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. 

Marty Thomas returns to the studio with his most personal album yet... and scores his biggest triumph to date.

A preliminary list of performers for Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert has been announced by Robert Ollis, a PFP Artistic Associate serving as music director for the event. NOMINEE NIGHT is typically performed in mid-May at Sidetrack's Musical Monday to showcase musical theater performers and productions nominated in the Non-Equity Jeff Awards.