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The nonprofit, in partnership with Black Theatre Coalition and the Prince Fellowship, will provide resources to programs that seek to diversify commercial theatre leadership.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM[SHARE]

Carol Burnett, Audra McDonald, Lea Salonga, More Will Be Part of 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

The 23rd installment of the annual pet adoption event, founded by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, will stream in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM[SHARE]

London Production of Hamilton Sets Summer Reopening by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning musical will return to the Victoria Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Florence Welch, Martyna Majok, Thomas Bartlett Writing The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

Rebecca Frecknall will direct the Broadway-aimed production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM[SHARE]

Stage & Screen Auction, Benefiting Actors Fund, Features Memorabilia From Christine Baranski, Hugh Jackman, Carol Burnett, More by Andrew Gans

The April 28 auction includes items from the worlds of theatre, film, TV, opera, and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

New Sutton Foster Concert, Filmed at New York City Center, Streams Beginning April 28 by Andrew Gans

The two-time Tony winner is joined by RauÌl Esparza, Joaquina Kalukango, Kelli O'Hara, and Wren Rivera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Stephen Sondheim Musical BuÃ±uel No Longer in Development by Andrew Gans

The Public Theater had workshopped the Sondheim and David Ives musical in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM[SHARE]

Lucy St. Louis Will Play Christine in London Return of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Olivier nominee Killian Donnelly stars in the title role with Rhys Whitfield as Raoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Celebrates Annie With Andrea McArdle, Allison Smith, Bill Berloni, More April 27 by Andrew Gans

Christine Pedi guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Animated Movie Musical Vivo Is Headed to Netflix by Andrew Gans

Written by Kirk DeMicco and Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes, the Sony Pictures Animation film features songs by Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM[SHARE]

PBS' Finding Your Roots Spotlights Ancestry of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin April 27 by Andrew Gans

Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts the series, now in its seventh season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, April 26, 2021

Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess to Headline Roundabout's In-Person Central Park Gala by Andrew Gans

Curtain Up! Light the Lights!, featuring the New York Pops, will also stream live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Wicked Will Fly Back to London's West End in September by Andrew Gans

Upon returning from its coronavirus hiatus, the hit production will mark its 15th anniversary at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM[SHARE]

Charity Angél Dawson, Carly Hughes, Joey Contreras, More Are Part of Virtual Broadway's Future Concert April 26 by Andrew Gans

The free evening spotlights the work emerging Broadway talent created in response to the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

André De Shields Stars in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother Beginning April 26 by Andrew Gans

The virtual production is one of New York Theatre Workshop's Artistic Instigator projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 24, 2021

Stars in the House Welcomes Mandy Gonzalez and Andrea McArdle April 24 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 23, 2021

Stars in the House Welcomes Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. April 23 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM[SHARE]

Kwofe Coleman Named New President and CEO of St. Louis Muny by Andrew Gans

Coleman will succeed Denny Reagan in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM[SHARE]

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Will Return to London's West End This Summer by Andrew Gans

Patrick Marber directs the 12-week run of the Olivier-winning drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM[SHARE]

Manu Narayan, Brian Charles Rooney, Thom Sesma, More Star in Clu-eth at Radial Park Beginning April 23 by Andrew Gans

The premiere of the unauthorized parody launches Resounding's outdoor festival of immersive audio plays, also available via simulcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Lincoln Center's Restart Stages Will Feature Concerts With Norm Lewis, Jose Llana, and More by Andrew Gans

The initiative to kick start the performing arts sector on the cultural campus officially begins May 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM[SHARE]

Judith Light Will Host We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More by Andrew Gans

The Songs of Hope and Unity will also feature The American Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Luke Frazier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM[SHARE]

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Stars in the House Celebrates Rebecca Luker April 29 With Danny Burstein, Howard McGillin, Laura Benanti, Sally Wilfert by Andrew Gans

Stage & Screen Auction Raises Over $138,000 for The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Sharifa Yasmin Named Recipient of Inaugural Barbara Whitman Award by Andrew Gans

Allen René Louis Will Succeed Michael McElroy as Artistic Director of Broadway Inspirational Voices by Andrew Gans

Broadway Producers Join Forces for The Theatre Leadership Project by Andrew Gans

Carol Burnett, Audra McDonald, Lea Salonga, More Will Be Part of 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

London Production of Hamilton Sets Summer Reopening by Andrew Gans

Florence Welch, Martyna Majok, Thomas Bartlett Writing The Great Gatsby Musical by Andrew Gans

Stage & Screen Auction, Benefiting Actors Fund, Features Memorabilia From Christine Baranski, Hugh Jackman, Carol Burnett, More by Andrew Gans

New Sutton Foster Concert, Filmed at New York City Center, Streams Beginning April 28 by Andrew Gans

Stephen Sondheim Musical BuÃ±uel No Longer in Development by Andrew Gans

Lucy St. Louis Will Play Christine in London Return of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Celebrates Annie With Andrea McArdle, Allison Smith, Bill Berloni, More April 27 by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Animated Movie Musical Vivo Is Headed to Netflix by Andrew Gans

PBS' Finding Your Roots Spotlights Ancestry of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin April 27 by Andrew Gans

Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess to Headline Roundabout's In-Person Central Park Gala by Andrew Gans

Wicked Will Fly Back to London's West End in September by Andrew Gans

Charity Angél Dawson, Carly Hughes, Joey Contreras, More Are Part of Virtual Broadway's Future Concert April 26 by Andrew Gans

André De Shields Stars in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother Beginning April 26 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Mandy Gonzalez and Andrea McArdle April 24 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. April 23 by Andrew Gans

Kwofe Coleman Named New President and CEO of St. Louis Muny by Andrew Gans

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Will Return to London's West End This Summer by Andrew Gans

Manu Narayan, Brian Charles Rooney, Thom Sesma, More Star in Clu-eth at Radial Park Beginning April 23 by Andrew Gans

Lincoln Center's Restart Stages Will Feature Concerts With Norm Lewis, Jose Llana, and More by Andrew Gans

Judith Light Will Host We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More by Andrew Gans

Watch Trailer for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Documentary by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… Newsies Tony Nominee Jeremy Jordan by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Reunites ER's George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Yvette Freeman, More April 22 by Andrew Gans