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On June 30 Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts welcomed the Wolf Trap Opera Summer 2020 residency program cohort consisting of 18 Filene Artists, 17 Studio Artists and five Fellows.

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

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Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the High School of Performing Arts class of 1980, better known as the original stars of 'Fame,' will celebrate their 40 year reunion on 'Stars In The House' LIVE Thursday, July 23nd at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel.

Carnegie Hall continues throughout July with new episodes of its popular online series-Live with Carnegie Hall and Learn with Carnegie Hall-with engaging programs featuring some of today's leading artists.

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. Presented by TheatreWorks' New Works from Home program in partnership with Vegas Theatre Company, this fizzy comedy features the unlikely pairing of a Vegas impresario with a dream and a despondent New York actor who join forces to bring the Bard of Avon to Sin City. Directed by Las Vegas native and TheatreWorks' Artistic Associate and Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli, Shakespeare in Vegas will be offered via video streaming from Thursday, July 23rd at 6PM (PT) until Monday, July 27th at 6PM (PT). A link to stream the show will be available at TheatreWorks.org for no charge, although donations are encouraged to support the 2019 Regional Theatre Tony-winning TheatreWorks Silicon ValleyBroadwayWorld recently caught up with Karen Ziemba from her home in New York. Her remarkable career includes 11 Broadways shows, countless Off-Broadway and regional theater appearances, and a few national tours for good measure.

Disney has reissued its 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, while new films are still being halted due to the health crisis.  The film has topped the domestic box office this week, Deadline reports. The film brought in an estimated $467K at 527 locations. Disney/Marvel's Iron Man was second with $430K at 462 sites. 

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Apple TV+ has shared a clip from the season one finale episode of Central Park, entitled 'A Fish Called Snakehead' premiering Friday, July 24.

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp will share their memories from the phenomenon that was the original Broadway production of 'RENT' to support The Actors Fund on 'Stars in The House,' streaming LIVE Wednesday, July 22nd at 8 PM ET

Theatre Raleigh will be spotlighted on the acclaimed series Stars in the House with Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley. The 'take over' will be hosted by Producing Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady.

On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr. Green for a pay-as-you-can admission. For details and advance reservation, visit https://cvlt.org/events/visiting-mr-green

The Educational Theatre Foundation has announced the establishment of the Craig Zadan Memorial Fund For Racial Equity In School Theatre, honoring the late award-winning producer of stage, screen, and television. 

Leading production company Fane have announced the launch of Fane Online - a digital programme of live streamed events featuring an eclectic array of high-profile figures.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and David C. Bohnett Chair Chief Executive Officer Chad Smith today announced a far-reaching set of media partnerships and digital initiatives designed to bring the music and programming of the LA Phil to the broadest possible audience.

The 22nd annual and first ever Broadway Barks streaming event aptly titled, Broadway Barks Across America debuts tonight, Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The streamed event, hosted by co-founder, Bernadette Peters will feature adoptable animals presented by celebrities from across the country.

Friday, July 24th at 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST, join Black Theatre United (BTU) member, actor and activist Viola Davis as she moderates a virtual Town Hall with Leader Stacey Abrams, Founder of Fair Fight and Fair Count and Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, Vice President of Fair Count, in a conversation titled 'Our Voices. Our Votes. Our Time.'

The 22nd installment of Broadway Barks, the star-studded dog and cat adoption event, aptly titled 'Broadway Barks Across America' for the 2020 season will be streamed for the first time ever tonight, July 16th at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The streamed event, hosted by co-founder, Bernadette Peters will feature adoptable animals presented by celebrities from across the country.

Stars in the House continues today (8pm) with 30 Rock Cast Reunion with Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski and more surprise guests!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Audra McDonald, Sir Patrick Stewart, and more!