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Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 5-6- with Ana Gasteyer, Betsy Wolfe and More!

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, December 5-6, 2020.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces Free Virtual Series VISIONS FROM THE BRIDGE

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, with an aim to bring respect and diversity to dance through its regular online offerings, is extending their program to include a curated video series presentation, Visions From the Bridge.

Introducing Yale School Of Drama's Design Class Of 2020

YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA introduces the 2020 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers, who matriculated this week. A showcase of these artists' work will be held in New York when conditions allow. More information will be shared online at drama.yale.edu/designshowcase2020 when possible.

Katsura Sunshine to Bring His Talents Online With a Weekly Show

As New Yorks' theatrical landscape faces an uncertain future, celebrated international performer Katsura Sunshine, who has been starring Off-Broadway at New World Stages since September, will start streaming a bi-weekly talk show online beginning Thursday, March 19th at 8 pm.

BWW Review: PIKE ST. at Hartford Stage

Communities are beautiful things due in part to the vast diversity that can exist in them. Even if made up of people of common means, there are so many layers to each neighborhood, each block, and each building. Some of these people are friends, some one hardly ever sees, but many are, or can feel like, family. These community bonds often are tested the most during a crisis, and sometimes it is that crucible which strengthens relationships and changes lives. Bonds such as I have described here are portrayed vividly by Nijala Sun in her one woman show, PIKE ST. which is now playing at Hartford Stage. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Nilaja Sun in PIKE ST at Hartford Stage

Obie Award-winning playwright and actor Nilaja Sun will perform her acclaimed solo show, Pike St., at Hartford Stage Thursday, January 9, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Pike St. will be directed by Ron Russell, who also serves as Sound Designer.

Nilaja Sun Performs Her Acclaimed Solo Show PIKE ST. At Hartford Stage In January

Obie Award-winning playwright and actor Nilaja Sun will perform her acclaimed solo show, Pike St., at Hartford Stage Thursday, January 9, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Pike St. will be directed by Ron Russell, who also serves as Sound Designer.

The Acclaimed Production Of KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Will Extend Its Run At New World Stages

Celebrated, internationally renowned performer Katsura Sunshine (whom the New Yorker called a?oe A big, burly, blond with a bellowing rapid-fire style) will continue to bring the Japanese art of Rakugo to New York in Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo. The show opened to rave reviews in September and will continue its run at New World Stages into the new year with new Rakugo stories each month December is Rakugo for the Entire Family featuring: The Zoo (a??c??aoe') about a man who needed the perfect job ; Momotaro (ae??a??e??) the story about how kids say the darndest things and Jugemu (a??e??c??) the boy with the very long name and January leave the kids at home, for rakugo for more mature audiences, the seedier side of rakugo stories. affairs, gambling and drinking with stories such as The Furoshiki Cloth (e??a'?ae??) and Reading Time (e??ae??のae??e-") (Reading Time is an original story by Sunshine's Master, Katsura Bunshi VI).

BWW Review: KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Brings Traditions and Laughs to New World Stages

BWW Review: KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO at New World Stages

BWW Interview: Remy Auberjonois of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Guthrie Theater

Memories are explored in THE GLASS MENAGERIE and this interview with actor Remy Auberjonois, starring in the Guthrie's production through Oct. 27.

Barrington Stage Presents Return Engagement Of HOLD THESE TRUTHS

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, presents by popular demand, an encore engagement of Hold These Truths by Jeanne Sakata.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Begins Off-Broadway Run Sep. 19

Celebrated, internationally renowned performer Katsura Sunshine will bring the ancient Japanese art of Rakugo to New York in Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo for its official Off-Broadway debut at New World Stages beginning September 19, press and running through January 4, 2020. 

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Bay Street Features Three Long Island Child Actors

Bay Street Theater has announced that Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN has been extended to run until September 1. The show is one of the most beloved musicals of Broadway's Golden Age with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, based on the book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's Frost/Nixon). Tickets still available at the Box Office at 631-725-9500 open daily 11 am a?" show time or log on to baystreet.org. Special offers include free student Sunday matinees, $20 under 20 tickets, $30 under 30 tickets, and a limited amount of $40 seats.

BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Bay Street Theater

Closing out a spectacular Summer season, Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theater offers a new take on musical theatre icon Annie Get Your Gun. Masterfully directed by Sarna Lapine, this thrilling production has extended its run through September 1st at the adorable East End venue. It boasts a brilliant cast and creative team and it is sure to have you singing the popular Irving Berlin score for days.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Extends at Bay Street Theater

Bay Street Theater has announced that Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opened to an enthusiastic audience on August 3. Due to popular demand, the show will be extended and will now run through September 1. The show is one of the most beloved musicals of Broadway's Golden Age with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street Theater's Frost/Nixon). ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is sponsored in part by Baron's Cove and The Shed.

Photo Flash: Alexandra Socha Stars In ANNIE GET YOUR GUN At Bay Street Theater

Bay Street Theater presents Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN starring Broadway's Alexandra Socha!

Photo Flash: Broadway's Alexandra Socha Leads ANNIE GET YOUR GUN At Bay Street Theater

Bay Street Theater has announced the cast of Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (July 30- August 25) is now in rehearsal in New York City. The company will soon finalize rehearsals in Sag Harbor prior to the first preview on July 30. This show is one of the most beloved musicals of Broadway's Golden Age with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, based on the book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's Frost/Nixon).

Alexandra Socha, George Abud Among Stars of Bay Street's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN; Full Cast and Creative

Bay Street Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (July 30- August 25). One of the most beloved musicals of Broadway's Golden Age, the show features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, and is based on the book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields. Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's FrostNixon) directs.