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Theater Resources Unlimited Announces July Panel via Zoom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the July Panel Adapt and Survive: How the Arts Are Outwitting COVID on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 via Zoom. Networking begins at 7pm and the panel starts at 7:30pm.

Paula Vogel's BARD AT THE GATE Series Adds Christina Anderson's GOOD GOODS to Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020

BARD AT THE GATE - a startup play series presented by Paula Vogel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning (HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE) and Tony-nominated (INDECENT) playwright - will add a fifth play to its four-play schedule with a pre-Election Day world-premiere presentation on YouTube of Christina Anderson's play GOOD GOODS in October (date TBA).

Paul Giamatti and Corey Stoll To Star In Reading of I, MY RUINATION for The Cape Cod Theatre Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2020

The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) announces that Academy Award-nominee Paul Giamatti, and Golden Globe-nominee and star in Showtime's Billions, Corey Stoll will perform in playwright Kevin Artigue's, I, My Ruination, directed by CCTP Artistic Director Hal Brooks. The play will be live-streamed on July 23rd and 25th at 7:00pm and patrons can attend the performances via an All Access Pass with a donation of $100 or more. A limited number of individual performance passes will also be made available later this month.

The Public Theatre Announces Virtual Class Offerings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020

Do you have a budding young star at home looking for a chance to shine? Whether your child dreams of being an actor or needs an outlet for their creativity, The Public Theatre is offering pay-what-you-can virtual theatre classes for children ages 9-12 and 13-17.

Manual Cinema Announces 10th Anniversary RETROSPECTACULAR!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2020

Manual Cinema, the Chicago-based performance collective, design studio, and film/video production company founded by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace, Ben Kauffman, Julia Miller, and Kyle Vegter, will celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary with a four-week virtual celebration launching Monday, July 27 at Noon CST.

Photo Flash: See Jennifer Hudson, Marlon Wayans, Forest Whitaker & Mary J. Blige in RESPECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2020

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

BWW Exclusive: Woodie King Jr. Discusses the Past, Present and Future of New Federal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2020

Woodie King Jr., founder of New Federal Theatre has penned an article exclusively for BroadwayWorld, discussing New Federal Theatre's past, present and more.

REMARKABLE PODVERSATIONS Continues With Chukwudi Iwuji
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2020

Red Bull Theater today announced the next event of its special benefit programming to provide an opportunity for its community of artists and theater lovers to gather in the virtual space during this unprecedented time: a RemarkaBull Podversation with Chukwudi Iwuji.

TV: Watch Highlights from The Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2020

Over 160 talented NYC public school teen artists made their virtual Broadway debuts in the special 2020 Online Production of The Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools last night.

VIDEO: Watch The Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival, Hosted by Jelani Alladin- Live at 7pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2020

Over 160 talented NYC public school teen artists will make their virtual Broadway debuts in the special 2020 Online Production of The Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools on Monday, June 15 at 7:00pm ET.

Jelani Alladin to Host THE SHUBERT FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2020

Over 160 talented NYC public school teen artists will make their virtual Broadway debuts in the special 2020 Online Production of The Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools on Monday, June 15 at 7:00pm ET.

Portland Playwrights Commissioned For Play At Home's Short Play Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2020

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Portland Center Stage has joined the national theater project Play at Home and has commissioned four Portland playwrights to create short plays. The new script offerings are Sara Jean Accuardi's Joy Frickin' Hates Her Dumb Stupid Room, E. M. Lewis' The Third Prisoner, Anya Pearson's Three Love Songs, and Josie Seid's Wing and a Prayer.

Virginia Stage Company To Offer Virtual Summer Camps
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2020

Due to social distancing protocols, Virginia Stage Company will be hosting a Virtual Summer Theatre Camp for students. Each camp will take place virtually through video communications site, Zoom. The Summer Theatre Camp is one of many virtual offerings Virtual Stage Company is currently providing for both student and adult theatre artists. For more information, visit https://www.vastage.org/virtual.

Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! Fun ways to celebrate the Bard's birthday!
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 23, 2020

Fun, virtual ways to celebrate Shakespeare's 456th birthday from The Old Globe, Shakespeare'sGlobe, London's National Theatre and more!

Theatre By The Sea Postpones 2020 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2020

In response to ongoing developments with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic and out of concern for the health and safety of audiences, performers, musicians, crew members, and staff, Theatre By The Sea's owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced that he has decided to postpone the 2020 summer season until 2021.

Concord Music Publishing Inks Deal With Tom Kitt, Covering His Full Music Catalog and Future Works
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020

Concord Music Publishing has signed an exclusive worldwide administration agreement with composer-lyricist Tom Kitt. The new deal, effective immediately, covers his full music publishing catalog and future works.

Broadway Rewind: PASSING STRANGE Moves Uptown in 2008!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2020

This episode of Broadway Rewind takes us to the opening night of the musical Passing Strange, but we start things off at the Disney store for the CD release party of Disney's The Little Mermaid, where the cast was on hand to treat the fans with some of the shows songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

The Public Theatre in Lewiston Shares Favorite Theatrical Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2020

The Public Theatre in Lewistown shared with The Sun Journal, their favorite productions streaming online now!

The Public Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances of I AND YOU
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2020

The Public Theatre has announced that they will cancel all upcoming performances of I and You.

Public Theatre Caps Attendance For Upcoming Performances; Announces Safety Precautions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2020

The Public Theatre has announced that it will be capping attendance for upcoming performances. In addition the company has announced health and safety precautions it will implement going forward.

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