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The producers and songwriters of SATURDAY NIGHT SEDER have announced today's release of singles, 'When You Believe,' with powerhouse vocalists Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean, accompanied by esteemed composer Stephen Schwartz, as well as the original song, 'Next Year,' sung by composer/musician Shaina Taub and actor/singer Skylar Astin.

Today (June 26) in live streaming: A new Next on Stage, Lea Salonga visits Backstage Live! and so much more!

Rosie O'Donnell and Marlee Matlin will join tonight's very special 'Free To Be...You and Me' episode of 'Stars In The House,' which will air at 8PM ET.

Ben Platt was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday to talk about the new season of The Politician on Netflix. During the interview, Platt also addressed the rumors that the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will be made into a feature film!

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they will host a very special 'Free To Be...You and Me' episode of 'Stars In The House' on Friday, June 26 at 8PM ET.

Thinking of attending the International Thespian Festival this year? Check out 10 reasons you should get your tickets!

Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, are contributing their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund.

The Supreme Court ruled workers cannot be fired for being gay or transgender on Monday, according to CNBC News.

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony-award (EGOT) winner and legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is joining the lineup for the Virtual International Thespian Festival. Lloyd Webber will share insider tips and inspiration with students. 

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced Michael R. Jackson as the recipient of the Frederick Loewe Award for Dramatic Composition for his score to the musical A Strange Loop.

The Dear Evan Hansen team has released a statement regarding Black Lives Matter, and their 'commitment not merely to listen, but to act, and to act now.'

Booksmart star Kaitlyn Dever is currently in talks to play Zoe Murphy, the female lead in the movie musical adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen, according to Deadline. Ben Platt is expected to reprise his role as the title character in the film and with Stephen Chbosky is set to direct the film.

Last week, ASCAP Experience: Home Edition paused its programming in solidarity with the black community and all standing for racial justice.

Today's top stories: BC/EFA donates $125,000 to anti-racism groups, The Muny postpones 2020 season lineup, and more!

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.

The Broadway Education Alliance  presented the 10th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance, a celebration of high school musical programs, in a special livestream event tonight.

The Roger Rees Awards is dedicated to honoring every voice, especially those who feel voiceless, allowing students to express themselves and celebrating that expression. We stand with the Black community. We stand with our Black students past, present, and future. We stand with our Black educators. We stand with their families. Black Lives Matter.

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Friday afternoon (2pm) with the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway Cast with Jordan Fisher, Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips and Christiane Noll joined by writer Steven Levenson and director Michael Greif.

The roster has expanded for the Virtual International Thespian Festival, which is now set to include Pasek and Paul, Laura Benanti, Jenn Colella, Megan Hilty, and more!

The Broadway community reacts to the passing of playwright, author, and activist, Larry Kramer.