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Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 21- with LaChanze, Heidi Schreck, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — October 21, 2020

Today (October 21) in live streaming: LaChanze visits Backstage Live, Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation, and so much more!

Broadway for Biden's IN OUR AMERICA Streams Tonight; Nathan Lane and Billy Porter Join Lineup

by Stephi Wild — October 21, 2020

Broadway for Biden’s all-star virtual fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation streams tonight, Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00pm EST.

VIDEO: Watch 70+ Stars in IN OUR AMERICA: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation

by Nicole Rosky — October 21, 2020

Tonight at 8pm, Broadway for Biden will present In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation.

How Broadway Is Showing Up for the Election- What & When to Watch!

by Nicole Rosky — October 18, 2020

The election is right around the corner, and Broadway is showing up to the party.

Judith Light, David Hyde Pierce, Leslie Uggams and More Join Broadway For Biden's Upcoming IN OUR AMERICA Concert

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2020

Broadway for Biden has announced updates for upcoming fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation.

ACLU & NYCLU Announce 18th Annual SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Concert Hosted by Lea DeLaria

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 14, 2020

The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have announced this year's newly titled Sing Out For Freedom virtual event, formerly known as Broadway Stands Up for Freedom, will be hosted by Three Time SAG Award Winner and Obie Winner Lea DeLaria ('Orange is the New Black

Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson and 70+ Stars Will Take Part in IN OUR AMERICA: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation

by Nicole Rosky — October 6, 2020

Broadway for Biden has just announced an all-star team for upcoming fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation.

THE OUTSIDERS Musical, Sean Hayes and More Make Up Goodman Theatre 2021 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 18, 2020

Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer have announced 'Our Next Act'-Goodman Theatre's 2021 Season of eight plays on its two stages (the 856-seat Albert Theatre and 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre) scheduled to begin when it is deemed safe for audiences, artists and sta

VIDEO: Watch James Jackson's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP

by Stephi Wild — August 13, 2020

For their astounding work the judges have awarded a Special Obie Citation to the Creative Team and Ensemble of A STRANGE LOOP.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, August 6- with Bebe Neuwirth and More!

by Nicole Rosky — August 6, 2020

Today (August 5) in live streaming:Forbidden Broadway alumni unite on Stars in the House, Liz Callaway visits Backstage Live, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Antwayn Hopper's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP

by Stephi Wild — August 6, 2020

For their astounding work the judges have awarded a Special Obie Citation to the Creative Team and Ensemble of A STRANGE LOOP.

American Theatre Wing Will Host a 'Race In Theatre' Network Meeting on August 6

by Stephi Wild — July 30, 2020

Next Thursday, August 6 at 6:30PM ET, the American Theatre Wing Network for Emerging Leaders will bring together a panel of Black theatre creators, educators, and leaders for a discussion on 'Not Going Back to Normal - Moving Forward.

RESPECT, Starring Jennifer Hudson, Release Pushed Back to January 2021

by Stephi Wild — July 23, 2020

The upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson, has pushed its release day back to January 15, 2021, during MLK weekend.

BWW Interview: Karen Ziemba of SHAKESPEARE IN VEGAS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Lights up Stage and (Small) Screen

by Jim Munson — July 21, 2020

Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page head the dynamic cast of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's benefit online reading of Shakespeare in Vegas, a rollicking comedy by Suzanne Bradbeer.

Michael R. Jackson, Kenny Leon, Camille A. Brown and More Take Home 2020 Obie Awards!

by A.A. Cristi — July 14, 2020

Tonight, in celebration of Off- and Off-Off Broadway theater, the American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice honored the recipients of the 65th Annual Obie Awards.

VIDEO: Watch the Full 65th Annual Obie Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — July 14, 2020

Be sure to tune in to the 65th Annual Obie Awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing, premiering on YouTube today, July 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM.

The 24 Hour Plays Announce This Year's Company for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 9, 2020

TV: RESPECT, con Jennifer Hudson, estrena nuevo trailer

by Jose German Martinez Paneque — July 2, 2020

Próximamente llegará a cines de todo el mundo RESPECT, el nuevo biopic sobre la leyenda de la canción Aretha Franklin, y Universal Studios ha publicado el primer teaser tráiler en español.

Photo Flash: See Jennifer Hudson, Marlon Wayans, Forest Whitaker & Mary J. Blige in RESPECT

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 29, 2020

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

VIDEO: Watch Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in the Official Teaser Trailer For RESPECT

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2020

The official teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson!