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Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 19- Lilli Cooper, Chuck Cooper, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — May 19, 2021

Today (May 19) in live streaming: more chances to watch Miscast, Lilli and Chuck Cooper visit Backstage Live, a Pageant reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 5/19: First Look at Ben Platt in the Upcoming DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 19, 2021

Today's top stories: Dear Evan Hansen film has released its first official trailer and production photos, Paper Mill announces upcoming season, pre-Broadway engagement announced for Paradise Square, and more!

Taylor Mac, Carl Hancock Rux, Robbie Fairchild & More Featured in RESTART STAGES Programming Throughout June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 17, 2021

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced new artistic commissions, creative community, and civic collaborations, and more this coming June at Restart Stages—the new outdoor performing arts center constructed on the Lincoln Center campus.

The Met Announces THE NOSE, FEDORA and More for Nightly Met Opera Streams

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2021

The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the company’s ongoing series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the its website during the Covid-19 closure.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, May 4- with Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — May 4, 2021

Today (May 4) in live streaming: Broadway unites to celebrate the life and legacy of Rebecca Luker, Ian Manuel comes to Joe's Pub, Next Year, Some Year returns, Renée Fleming stars in Handel's Rodelinda, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 5/4: NYC Theaters Can Reopen May 19, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 4, 2021

Today's top stories: NYC theater capacity restrictions lift on May 19, first listen to '96,000' from the In The Heights film, and more!

The Met Announces MADAMA BUTTERFLY, NORMA and More For Nightly Met Opera Streams

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2021

The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the company’s ongoing series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the its website during the coronavirus closure.

Juilliard Launches Streaming Initiative to Share Performances With a Global Audience

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 8, 2021

Juilliard has announced the launch of Juilliard LIVE, a new streaming initiative offering performances from across its three divisions—music, dance, and drama—online to a global audience.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 24- with Micah Stock, Danny Burstein, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — March 24, 2021

Today (March 24) in live streaming: The Chaos Twins celebrate Black Lady Magic, a Fiddler party on Stars in the House, Micah Stock visits Backstage Live, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 3/24: AIN'T SUPPOSED TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH Plans Broadway Revival, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 24, 2021

Today's top stories: Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death is set to return to Broadway, Sunday in the Park With George will not open in the West End this year, and more!

The Met Announces Two-Week Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams, Featuring DON GIOVANNI and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2021

The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the company’s ongoing series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the its website during the coronavirus closure.

Long Beach Opera Appoints James Darrah as Artistic Director and Chief Creative Officer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2021

An exciting new era beckons for LA’s oldest opera company.

Seattle Opera Presents Broadcast of Richard Wagner's RING Cycle

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2021

Seattle Opera will offer a broadcast of its most popular production of all time—Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle this February.

The Met Cancels 2020-21 Opera Season, Announces Premieres for 2021-22

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 23, 2020

The Metropolitan Opera announced today that the ongoing health crisis has resulted in the cancellation of the entire 2020-21 season, but the company also announced ambitious artistic plans for its 2021-22 season, which will open with the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones.