This week, Dramatists Play Service's social media channel, a?oeDPS On Air,a?? features Anna Baryshnikov (a?oeDickinsona??) and a??KPOPa?? director Teddy Bergman reading from a?oeThe New Sinceritya?? by Alena Smith (creator of hit Apple TV+ series a?oeDickinsona??).
This week, Dramatists Play Service's social media channel, 'DPS On Air,' features Maulik Pancholy, Andy Phelan, and Lori Prince - the original cast of the 59E59 production of Ken Urban's play 'The Awake'- performing monologues from the play.
The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced a year-long celebration of its landmark 30th anniversary, beginning with announcing the winners of the 2020 Young Playwrights Festival. Thirteen plays by playwrights aged 15a?"19 from 10 different states have been chosen.
This week, Dramatists Play Service's social media channel, a?oeDPS On Air,a?? features the most-produced playwright in America, Lauren Gunderson (a?oeSilent Skya??) reading from her play about William Shakespeare's legacy, a?oeThe Book of Will.a??
This week, Dramatists Play Service's social media channel, a?oeDPS On Air,a?? features Diane Davis (a?oeHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Twoa??) reading the last monologue from a?oeThe Model Apartmenta?? by DPS playwright Donald Margulies (2000 Pulitzer winner for a?oeDinner with Friendsa??).
The Old Globe today announced a tentative schedule for postponed spring productions. Though they don't have exact dates, as of today their plan is to resume performances this fall with the West Coast premiere of Faceless by award-winning playwright Selina Fillinger, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.
Five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa shared an exclusive song from his new musical The Gardens of Anuncia, which will have its world premiere at The Old Globe.
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their special COVID-19 response grants for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists who have had a full professional production cancelled, closed, or indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 closures.
The independent, annual publication Musical Theater Today has released its first digital edition to raise funds for theater professionals impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The ebook is available now at musicaltheatertoday.com for $8.99, and all proceeds will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
This week, Dramatists Play Service's social media channel, a?oeDPS On Air,a?? features readings by DPS playwrights John Patrick Shanley (Tony Award- and Pulitzer-winner for a?oeDoubt,a?? and Best Original Screenplay Oscar-winner for a?oeMoonstrucka??) reading a new monologue a?oeUnknown Caller,a?? Sam Silbiger (a?oeSix Years Olda??), and a performance by Megan Hill from the original production of Crystal Skillman's play a?oeOpen.a?? The channel is meant to provide a stage for DPS playwrights, enrichment for audiences, and serve as a spotlight for the theater community.
Actor Patrick Cragin has created a quarantine parody of a?oeYou'll Be Backa?? from Hamilton for #hamathome
This week, Dramatists Play Service's social media channel, 'DPS On Air,' features readings by DPS playwrights Michael John LaChiusa ('Hello Again,' 'The Wild Party,' 'See What I Wanna See') performing the song 'Dance While You Can' from his new musical 'The Gardens of Anuncia,' Kate Scelsa ('Everyone's Fine with Virginia Woolf') and more
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT original cast recording will be released on digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 3. A physical CD will be available later this year. Featuring the a?oemiraculous musica?? (Time Out London) of Stephen Schwartz, the album is produced by Dominick Amendum and Stephen Schwartz, with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer.
NYFOS and its Emerging Artists bring the eclectic and uplifting program THE ART OF PLEASURE to the world today and tomorrow.
Today's top stories: Today is Women's Day On Broadway! Plus, a look at Rob McClure in Mrs. Doubtfire, pre-Broadway runs announced for A Strange Loop and Some Like it Hot, and more!
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and singer Nathan Lee Graham about Lena Horne's 1981 live album 'Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.' They also discuss André De Shields, Billy Porter, 'Mame,' Robin de Jesús, 'Showboat,' Angela Lansbury, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Judy Garland, Jenifer Lewis, James Brown III, Hal Prince, Susan Stroman, and Eartha Kitt. Nathan talks about social activism through art and how performers like Lena and Eartha have influenced his career. Nathan has starred on Broadway in beloved shows such as 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' and Michael John LaChiusa's 'The Wild Party.' He's appeared in the hit films 'Zoolander,' 'Sweet Home Alabama,' and 'Hitch,' and on TV shows such as 'The Comeback,' 'Absolutely Fabulous,' and 'Katy Keene.'
Today's top stories: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? begins previews tonight, and more!
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser about her 1996 album 'A New York Romance.' They also discuss Rusty Magee, James Taylor, Benjamin Dreyer, Bill Finn, 'In Trousers,' 'March of the Falsettos,' 'The Music Man,' Rebecca Luker, Oliver, Eydie Gormé, 'My Fair Lady,' Harry Nilsson, John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Trask, Bernadette Peters, 'Gigi,' Mary Testa, Annie Golden, Daisy Eagan, Laura Nyro, Linda Rondstadt, Michael John LaChiusa, 'First Daughter Suite,' Elvis Costello, Aaron Mark, Rammstein, Patty Darcy, and Lena Horne. Alison has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 'The Secret Garden' and 'Romance/Romance,' both of which earned her Tony nominations. She also appeared alongside Patti LuPone in the 2008 revival of 'Gypsy.'
Sometimes in life, you feel like everything is under control, you're a normal person who has their life together, and you're going to be okay. OTHER TIMES...
The Drama League presents DirectorFest, the only festival in the United States dedicated to the art of contemporary stage directing. The festival series that began January 10, 2020 continues with an evening of short plays with The Lover by Harold Pinter, directed by NJ Agwuna, and Appearances by Tina Howe, directed by Lindsey Hope Pearlman.
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