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Audra McDonald & Mandy Patinkin Will Appear on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 21, 2021

Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families in the seventh season of the critically acclaimed PBS series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.

MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW Royalty-Free Revue Will Feature Music by Stephen Schwartz, Ahrens & Flaherty and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2021

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has just announced updates to All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre, in which schools and theatres around the world are empowered to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from MTI’s beloved shows over the weekend of November 12, 2021.

Audra McDonald, Vanessa Williams and More to be Featured in 50IN50: SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021

The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced the return of its monologue showcase series - 50in50 – with a special fifth anniversary edition of the show - 50in50: Shattering the Glass Ceiling. For this year’s show, 50 original monologues were selected from women of African descent from across the globe and will be read by 50 women actors.

Theater Stories: ECLIPSED, SLAVE PLAY, HANGMEN and More About the John Golden Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2021

Today's Theater Stories features the John Golden Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre including, The Normal Heart, A Doll's House, Part 2, Eclipsed, Slave Play, and many more!

ACE Eddie Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2021

The 71st Annual ACE Eddie Awards presented by American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced winners LIVE during a virtual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 17-18- with Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 17-18, 2021.

Baltimore Center Stage Announces Honorees for 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the honorees for the 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The Young Playwrights Festival is Baltimore Center Stage’s longest running learning program that encourages expression and creativity in students across the state.

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. to be Streamed by The Performer's School
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

The Performer’s School co-founders Stacey Flaster and Liz Fauntleroy found a way to provide students with a COVID-safe, performing experience. The finished products will be streamed from May 21-23 and 28-30 for LES MISÉRABLES and May 28-30 and June 4-6 for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.

Julie Halston, Victoria Clark, Jackie Hoffman and Gale Brewer Join THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

The York Theatre Company, in association with Tom D'Angora, Michael D'Angora, and Tim Guinee, has added more of Broadway’s best to the All-Singing, All-Talking, All-Virtual special benefit presentation of the Off-Broadway hit THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)…and More!.

Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and More Set For Lincoln Center Theater's Virtual Gala TALES FROM THE WINGS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2021

Beginning Thursday, May 13 at 7pm TALES FROM THE WINGS: A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration!, a virtual gala, will take a look back at the theater's iconic productions featuring performance footage and insider anecdotes from those productions' artists about their experiences on LCT's stages.

Playwright Aleshea Harris Celebrated At Hermitage Greenfield Prize Award Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2021

The evening of entertainment included a welcome video from Tamara Tunie and Black Theatre United; a tribute featuring past Hermitage Greenfield Prize recipients, jurors, and partners; performances of Harris' work; and a stirring musical closing by Ann Morrison and Joseph Holt.

Volume.com Partners with Lightning 100 for 'Music City Mayhem'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021

Volume, officially launched on March 12, provides a dynamic and personalized experience for both artists and entertainment lovers on a 24/7 livestreaming platform.

Shubert Theater Partners With Griffin Health to Offer Vaccinations to New Haven Residents
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2021

New Haven’s Shubert Theater is teaming up with Griffin Health’s mobile vaccination team, to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to New Haven residents.

NASH UNDER THE STARS Continues With Mother's Day Weekend Show Package and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2021

The Nash will continue its outdoor live concerts for its series, Nash Under the Stars at 'Venue 122', the outdoor garden located at 122 E. Culver St. in downtown Phoenix (Arizona Jewish Historical Society).

Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Sarah Stiles, Ana Gasteyer and More Join THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2021

Sometimes One Musical Star Just Isn't Enough! The York Theatre Company has added more of Broadway’s best to the All-Singing, All-Talking, All-Virtual special benefit presentation of the Off-Broadway hit THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)…and More!.

DAYGLOW Announces 2021 North American Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021

The tour will be the first time Dayglow, also known as 21-year-old Sloan Struble, will get to play songs from his forthcoming album Harmony House which it out on May 21st on Struble’s own Very Nice Records in partnership with AWAL. 

George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Noah Wyle, Gloria Reuben, and the Cast of ER Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2021

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a special Earth Day episode benefiting Waterkeeper Alliance.

Jenifer Lewis, James Wesley, and Seth Rudetsky to be Honored With MAC Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2021

This year's Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) presents Tony nominee Jenifer Lewis with its 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th Annual MAC Awards. Additionally, James Wesley and Seth Rudetsky will be honored for their creation of Stars in the House.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Opens On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2021

On this day in 2014, Audra McDonald returned to Broadway as legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the musical drama, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.

Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and THE PRODUCERS Original Broadway Cast Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2021

The cast will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the show's Broadway premiere with an evening of backstage stories, reminiscing, and of course, plenty of music! 

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