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Applications Now Open For PSL Comedy's First Annual Sketch-Mess, A Virtual Comedy Project
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2021


Pineapple-Shaped Lamps (PSL) welcomes everyone to go behind-the-stream and create a virtual comedy sketch this March in Sketch-Mess. Think of it like a 24 Hour Play Festival, but… way more chill and way more messy.

BLACK BROADWAY: AFRICAN AMERICANS ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY Is Now Available as A Kindle Version
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2021


There is much work to be done for the equity of Blacks in theater and when Broadway reopens, hopefully, it will be a new and truly inclusive Black Broadway. The book, Black Broadway: African Americans on the Great White Way, is a thorough examination of the history of the Black contribution to Broadway. The publishers of Black Broadway, Square One Publishing, have released a Kindle version and in honor of Black History Month, the ebook is available for $1.99 for the month of February. 

Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan & Ashley Spencer Sing a Broadway Medley As Part of The Seth Concert Series; Now Available On Demand!
by Team BWW - Feb 1, 2021


Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3pm ET and is now available On Demand!

BWW Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE, A LONG AWAITED QUESTION OF MORALITY RELEVANT NOW MORE THAN EVER at JOBSITE THEATER AT THE STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 25, 2021


Webster defines DOUBT as; “to call into question the truth of: to be uncertain of or in doubt about.” Webster further applies the following definitions for DOUBT as, “ a lack of confidence, an inclination not to believe or accept, as uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision making, and finally a deliberate suspension of judgement.”

Alley Theatre's A HALF SHEET OF PAPER Now Available to View
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021


The Alley Theatre's free digital production of A Half Sheet of Paper is now available to view. There are two different versions. Written by August Strindberg and translated and directed by Rob Melrose, A Half Sheet of Paper will be available to view for free from January 22 - February 14, 2021.

YOU I LIKE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF JERRY HERMAN Now Available Through February 7
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021


Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, presents You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman, a virtual musical revue honoring the genius responsible for the Broadway classics Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles and many more, now through February 7, 2021 on PlayhouseLive.

NON-EQ, A Short Film, is Now On Amazon Prime!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2021


Non-Eq is now available on Amazon Prime! This short film comedy follows the life of two non-equity actors trying to get seen at a musical theatre audition in New York City (but they are a total hot mess).

Pittsburgh Playhouse's ORDINARY DAYS is Back for a Virtual Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021


Back by popular demand, Ordinary Days will be available for on-demand streaming from Jan. 14 – 17. The message of Ordinary Days demonstrates that even in the most un-ordinary of times, we can still find joy, friendship and unexpected happiness in our everyday lives.

Broadway Palm Presents HAPPY DAYS, A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021


Broadway Palm audiences are taking a walk down memory lane with Happy Days, A New Musical playing now through February 14, 2021. Based on the hit television series, Happy Days, brings audiences back to 1959 complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox fun. This family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all night long!

CAREGIVER: A LOVE STORY Now Playing in Theaters
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 6, 2021


Caregiver: A Love Story, from directors Jessica Zitter and Kevin Gordon, challenges viewers to acknowledge the growing strain placed on family caregivers and to do something about it.

Submit An Original Song for Theatre in the Park's SONGS FOR A NEW...NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2021


Submit a new work that will compete to be included in Theatre in the Park's first ever regional music review Songs for a New... Now.

A SUITABLE BOY Now Streaming on Acorn TV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2021


One of the BBC’s most ambitious and cinematic TV series ever makes its highly-anticipated Stateside debut on Acorn TV this December: A Suitable Boy, an epic tale of life and love set in vibrant 1950s India in the first screen adaptation of the classic, bestselling, 1,349-page novel of the same name by Vikram Seth.

AMC Plus, Sundance Now and Shudder Offer A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Catch-Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 4, 2021


The entire first season will be available on Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ as free content without a subscription from January 4 through January 18.

VIDEO: Watch a Year-End Special Episode of THE CHAOS TWINS with Nik and Sasha- Watch Now!
by The Chaos Twins - Dec 30, 2020


Tune in today, December 30 (4pm ET) to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld or on Facebook Live. This week is a very special year end special with Nik and Sasha!

THE LIGHT AT THE END OF A WORL Now Playing At The Know Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2020


Know Theatre of Cincinnati shines a light into the world in:devised by Know Theatre. On what to look for when you're lost in the dark.

ESTELLA SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH A TWIST Album Featuring Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan & More Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2020


Broadway Records announced today the release of the digital album of ESTELLA SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH A TWIST, a new holiday musical that uniquely blends theatre, film and cutting-edge animation starring Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello and Danny Burstein.

HAPPY DAYS, A NEW MUSICAL Is Sock-Hopping Its Way Onto The Broadway Palm Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020


Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! HAPPY DAYS, A NEW MUSICAL Is Sock-Hopping Its Way Onto The Broadway Palm Stage from December 31, 2020 through February 14, 2021. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, this all-new musical will bring you back to 1959 complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox fun. This family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all night long!

Kristolyn Lloyd, Jack Cutmore-Scott and More Star in A VERY NETFL*X CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: NOW STREAMING "LIVE!"
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020


AMERICAN HORROR STORY: KRAMPUS and AMY ADAMS WINS AN OSCAR comes an online reading presentation of the new, can't-miss Christmas sensation -- A VERY NETFL*X CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: NOW STREAMING 'LIVE!'

Basil Twist's Underwater Masterwork SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Is Now A Film
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2020


SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE – Basil Twist's now-legendary underwater puppet production set in a 1,000-gallon fish tank   – will be released as a film on VIDEO ON DEMAND December 18, it has been announced by Mr. Twist, who makes his full-length film directorial debut.  Created for the theater by Mr. Twist in 1998, SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE is set to the celebrated classic score of Hector Berlioz's 19th century composition. 

Kimberly Williams-Paisley Revisits Her Broadway Days And Talks Baseball On BREAK A BAT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020


Kimberly Williams-Paisley steps into the Batter's Box for Episode 64 of Break a Bat! Born and raised in New York, Williams-Paisley has been starring in film, television, and theater for more than 30 years.

12 Days of Christmas with Lea Salonga: Judy Garland Croons a Classic
by Lea Salonga - Dec 25, 2020


Christmastime is here at last and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've invited superstar of stage and screen Lea Salonga to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Today is all about Judy Garland!

Brian Cox & Richard Madden Will Lead FROM NOW, a New Sci-Fi Podcast
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 14, 2020


Brian Cox and Richard Madden will reunite to star in 'From Now,' a new sci-fi podcast hailing from QCode.

12 Days of Christmas with Lea Salonga: Joni Mitchell Croons a Classic
by Lea Salonga - Dec 19, 2020


Christmastime is here at last and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've invited superstar of stage and screen Lea Salonga to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Today is all about Joni Mitchell!

12 Days of Christmas with Lea Salonga: A Christmas Carpool Karaoke!
by Lea Salonga - Dec 18, 2020


Christmastime is here at last and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've invited superstar of stage and screen Lea Salonga to share some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Today is all about Carpool Karaoke!

New Stage Now Streaming A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Jefferson Mays
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2020


Experience A Christmas Carol unlike any other – past, present or future. The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Jefferson Mays plays over 50 roles in a virtuosic, master class of a performance that must be seen to be believed. Learn more and stream here.

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