Gavin Creel, Nikki Renée Daniels & More Star in THE NEW CLASSICS: SONGS FROM THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF MUSICAL THEATERby BWW News Desk - March 24, 2021Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced The New Classics: Songs from the New Golden Age of Musical Theater, a virtual cabaret starring Broadway’s Gavin Creel, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Norm Lewis, plus Amanda Castro, Jenn Gambatese, Jo Lampert, and Heath Saunders, with David Chase as music director and featuring members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. Shoshana Bean Joins Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2021 Concertby BWW News Desk - March 24, 2021Shoshana Bean has joined the star-studded line up for Maestra Music’s inaugural concert event, Amplify 2021 on Monday, March 29, 2021. Accompanied virtually by Maestras from around the world, Bean will sing an original song with music, lyrics and orchestrations by Maestra member Lynne Shankel (Allegiance) for the finale of the event. BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Available to Stream This Fridayby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021Broadway On Demand will present Jessica Sherr’s one-woman production, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter (Love Loss and What I Wore) during Women’s History Month, premiering this Friday, March 26 at 8:00 PM ET. JOHN CULLUM: AN ACCIDENTAL STAR to be Streamed in Aprilby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021Vineyard Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, and Irish Repertory Theatre in association with Jeff Berger, have announced John Cullum: An Accidental Star, which will premiere April 8 and will be available for streaming on demand through April 22. Two live watch party events will take place April 8 at 7:00 pm EDT and April 17 at 2:00 pm EDT. SFJAZZ Presents Exclusive Jane Monheit Performanceby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021SFJAZZ in San Francisco will present an exclusive Jane Monheit performance featuring her award-winning tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. The broadcast is part of SFJAZZ's Fridays at Five series and will air Friday, March 26, 2021 at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm EST. Cygnet Theatre Presents DIXIE'S HAPPY HOURby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021Cygnet Theatre has invited patrons to Dixie's Happy Hour, a new comedy show written by Kris Anderson. This hilarious new streaming play will be available to enjoy from April 7th - 18th. Dixie Longate has returned with a new show for these unpredictable times. Opera Philadelphia Returns to Live Performances in May With THE DRAMA OF TOSCAby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021Opera Philadelphia has announced plans to bring music to live audiences this spring with three outdoor performances of a concert adaptation of Puccini’s Tosca. Performed for socially distanced audiences in the TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the 90-minute concerts will take place on Wednesday, May 5, Friday, May 7, and Sunday, May 9, at 2:00 p.m. Mary Lou Piland to be Featured in the Palace Theater's 2ND ACT SERIESby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021Not many people can tell their story to such acclaim that they get invited to be a presenter for the MOTH, have a play written about it, and now have a movie deal in the works! And that is just how the beginning of Mary Lou Piland’s 2ND ACT story begins! 5-Star Theatricals Announces Virtual Musical Theatre Competitionby BWW News Desk - March 23, 20215-Star Theatricals announced today their first ever 'Virtual Musical Theatre Competition' and is hopeful that everyone in the community will join in the fun! Contestants are encouraged to sing, dance, wear costumes, and design sets using items in their home. Meryl Streep, Carla Gugino, Mary-Louise Parker & More Join 'Spotlight on Plays' Spring Seasonby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021The spring “Spotlight on Plays” series will soon welcome six celebrated, award-winning actresses. Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn & SAG nominee Carla Gugino will star in Watch on the Rhine, Emmy Award winner Kathryn Hahn will star in The Sisters Rosenweig, Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will star in Ohio State Murders, Tony Award winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in The Baltimore Waltz and Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will star in Dear Elizabeth. April Events Announced for ALL TOGETHER NOWby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021All Together Now has announced their upcoming monthly lineup including starry fundraisers from the Glimmerglass Festival, Little Kids Rock, and George Street Playhouse, and two senior showcases for Missouri State University.
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