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Monday, April 5, 2021

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, More Win SAG Awards by Andrew Gans

Davis and the late Boseman are both currently Oscar-nominated for their performances in the August Wilson adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara, Robin de JesÃºs, More Set for Virtual Miscast21 by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser features stage and screen stars performing songs from roles in which they wouldn't traditionally be cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Stars in the House Welcomes Divos! Stars Marissa Jaret Winokur, Luis Avila, Chris Schermerhorn, Matt Steele April 3 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 2, 2021

Armie Hammer Withdraws From Broadway Return of The Minutes by Andrew Gans

The Tracy Letts play intends to reopen on Broadway in March 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM[SHARE]

Virtual Edition of Broadway Backwards Breaks Fundraising Record by Andrew Gans

The streaming event benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Welcomes Disaster!'s Paul Castree, JoAnn M. Hunter, Jack Plotnick, More April 2 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM[SHARE]

The Mousetrap Will Reopen in London's West End With 2 Different Casts by Andrew Gans

The Agatha Christie thriller will feature a host of U.K. stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM[SHARE]

The Shed, One of New York's 'Flex Venues,' Opens Its Doors to the Public Beginning April 2 by Andrew Gans

The Shed Artistic Director Alex Poots discusses the many precautions that have been taken to help ensure everyone's safety.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy O. Harris, John Cameron Mitchell, More Set for Vineyard's Virtual Conversation Series by Andrew Gans

The intimate conversations will be presented as an alternative to the Off-Broadway company's annual gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM[SHARE]

Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson Welcome New Baby by Andrew Gans

The couple shared a pic of newborn Able on Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:51PM[SHARE]

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

The world premiere of the unauthorized parody will launch Resounding's outdoor festival of immersive audio plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Welcomes More The Amazing Race Contestants April 1 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM[SHARE]

Mischief's Magic Goes Wrong, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Groan Ups Will Tour U.K. by Andrew Gans

All three productions are scheduled to launch their tours this summer and continue through 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM[SHARE]

Checking In With… Jersey Boys Tony Winner John Lloyd Young by Andrew Gans

John Lloyd Young By Request: Live From Las Vegas will stream May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Now or Never Song Cycle Streams April 1 by Andrew Gans

The new song cycle marks the first collaboration between the U.K.'s Barn Theatre and composer Matthew Harvey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

André De Shields Will Star in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother for New York Theatre Workshop by Andrew Gans

The virtual production is one of the Off-Broadway company's Artistic Instigator projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM[SHARE]

Bernadette Peters Will Host 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Welcomes The Amazing Race Contestants March 31 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM[SHARE]

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Watch Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 2021 Broadway Backwards Here by Andrew Gans

The concert"featuring Lea Salonga, Stephanie J. Block, Deborah Cox, and several more"benefits Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM[SHARE]

Concert Honoring Late Rebecca Luker Will Feature Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Judy Kuhn, More by Andrew Gans

Becca, a benefit for ALS research; will offer rush tickets to first responders and frontline workers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

It's Broadway Backwards March 30: Streaming Benefit Features Lea Salonga, Deborah Cox, Stephanie J. Block, More by Andrew Gans

The annual concert benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, March 29, 2021

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Documentary to Play in Theatres This June by Andrew Gans

The film made its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM[SHARE]

Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, More Will Sing The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) by Andrew Gans

Betty Buckley, Matthew Broderick, André De Shields, Jane Krakowski, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy, and Lillias White will also be part of The York Theatre Company benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM[SHARE]

Baayork Lee and National Asian Artists Project Issue Statement Following Atlanta Tragedy by Andrew Gans

"These aggressions and events have impacted our families and friends across the nation, leaving many with increased fear in their everyday lives."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Star-Studded Stream of The Picture of Dorian Gray Extends Run by Andrew Gans

The cast features Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch, Joanna Lumley, Russell Tovey, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM[SHARE]

Six Stars Jodie Steele, Sophie Isaacs, Grace Mouat, and More Will Be Disenchanted! in West End Stream by Andrew Gans

Tom Jackson Greaves directs Dennis T. Giacino's take on famed fairy tale princesses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM[SHARE]

Broadway's Future Songbook Series, Celebrating Work of A Musical About Star Wars' Billy Recce, Streams March 29 by Andrew Gans

The free evening is produced and hosted by John Znidarsic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, March 26, 2021

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, More Win SAG Awards by Andrew Gans

Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara, Robin de JesÃºs, More Set for Virtual Miscast21 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Divos! Stars Marissa Jaret Winokur, Luis Avila, Chris Schermerhorn, Matt Steele April 3 by Andrew Gans

Armie Hammer Withdraws From Broadway Return of The Minutes by Andrew Gans

Virtual Edition of Broadway Backwards Breaks Fundraising Record by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Disaster!'s Paul Castree, JoAnn M. Hunter, Jack Plotnick, More April 2 by Andrew Gans

The Mousetrap Will Reopen in London's West End With 2 Different Casts by Andrew Gans

The Shed, One of New York's 'Flex Venues,' Opens Its Doors to the Public Beginning April 2 by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy O. Harris, John Cameron Mitchell, More Set for Vineyard's Virtual Conversation Series by Andrew Gans

Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson Welcome New Baby by Andrew Gans

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

Stars in the House Welcomes More The Amazing Race Contestants April 1 by Andrew Gans

Mischief's Magic Goes Wrong, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Groan Ups Will Tour U.K. by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… Jersey Boys Tony Winner John Lloyd Young by Andrew Gans

Now or Never Song Cycle Streams April 1 by Andrew Gans

André De Shields Will Star in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother for New York Theatre Workshop by Andrew Gans

Bernadette Peters Will Host 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes The Amazing Race Contestants March 31 by Andrew Gans

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

Watch Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 2021 Broadway Backwards Here by Andrew Gans

Concert Honoring Late Rebecca Luker Will Feature Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Judy Kuhn, More by Andrew Gans

It's Broadway Backwards March 30: Streaming Benefit Features Lea Salonga, Deborah Cox, Stephanie J. Block, More by Andrew Gans

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Documentary to Play in Theatres This June by Andrew Gans

Audra McDonald, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, More Will Sing The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) by Andrew Gans

Baayork Lee and National Asian Artists Project Issue Statement Following Atlanta Tragedy by Andrew Gans

Star-Studded Stream of The Picture of Dorian Gray Extends Run by Andrew Gans

Six Stars Jodie Steele, Sophie Isaacs, Grace Mouat, and More Will Be Disenchanted! in West End Stream by Andrew Gans

Broadway's Future Songbook Series, Celebrating Work of A Musical About Star Wars' Billy Recce, Streams March 29 by Andrew Gans

Bard SummerScape Will Return in July With Indoor and Outdoor Performances by Andrew Gans

Shane Richie Stars in Streaming Version of Scaramouche Jones Beginning March 26 by Andrew Gans

Theatre Fans Can Be Part of Miscast21 Benefit With TikTok Challenge #MCCMISCASTME by Andrew Gans