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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Audra McDonald, LaChanze, James Monroe Iglehart, More Will Be Part of Inaugural Antonyo Awards, Celebrating Black Theatre Community by Andrew Gans

The streamed ceremony will include a pre-show virtual red carpet, original musical numbers, presenters, and performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Spotlights Redhouse Arts Center With Hunter Foster, Jennifer Cody, More by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM[SHARE]

Global Casts of Thriller Live Create Compelling 'I'll Be There' Video in Support of Black Lives Matter by Andrew Gans

Cast members from the musical perform the Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch tune while offering words of wisdom and inspiration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM[SHARE]

Black Lives Black Words' Plays for the People Series Will Feature New Works By Chisa Hutchinson, Idris Goodwin, and More by Andrew Gans

Seven Black playwrights will be celebrated in the first season of the online series launching July 8 on Zoom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 8, 2020

Andréa Burns Hosts Stars in the House With Guests Renée Elise Goldsberry, Telly Leung, Norm Lewis, Michael McElroy by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:50PM[SHARE]

Diana Huey and Jennifer Blood Will Take Part in Celebration of New Musical Works Based on Edna Ferber Short Stories by Andrew Gans

New York Theatre Barn presents An All-Female Tribute to Edna Ferber with half of its donations supporting The Black Women's Playwright Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM[SHARE]

Watch Alex Newell's Powerful Rendition of Hairspray Anthem 'I Know Where I've Been' by Andrew Gans

The star of Glee and Broadway's Once On This Island offers a message of hope with the Marc Shaiman-Scott Wittman tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Spotlights Philadelphia Theatre Company With Paige Price, Kathleen Turner, More by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM[SHARE]

13 Must-Watch Lillias White Videos by Andrew Gans

Watch just a few of the highlights from the Tony winner's career on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM[SHARE]

Broadway Cares Announces Grants Totaling $125K to 4 Social Justice Organizations, Including Broadway Advocacy Coalition by Andrew Gans

The other beneficiaries include The Bail Project, Color of Change, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM[SHARE]

St. Louis Muny Postpones Entire 2020 Summer Season by Andrew Gans

The 102-year-old venue will produce a series of online shows to be announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:59AM[SHARE]

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Watch Applause Stars Len Cariou, Penny Fuller, and Lee Roy Reams Plus NYU Students Celebrate Charles Strouse's Birthday by Andrew Gans

The artists perform the title number from Applause to honor the Tony-winning composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:59AM[SHARE]

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Watch The Phantom of the Opera Stars Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo, Howard McGillin, and Hugh Panaro on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:50PM[SHARE]

Leslie Uggams, Merle Dandridge, Montego Glover, More Read Blithe Spirit on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM[SHARE]

Fun Home Actors From Off-Broadway, Broadway, West End, and National Touring Productions Will Reunite for Virtual Fundraising Event by Andrew Gans

The Q&A session with the stars of the Tony-winning musical will benefit The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM[SHARE]

Friday, June 5, 2020

Stars in the House Welcomes Wilson Cruz by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:50PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Welcomes Brenda Braxton and Raymond J. Lee by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM[SHARE]

West End Staging of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman, Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Steve Pemberton, Postponed by Andrew Gans

Performances were scheduled to begin in July at the Duke of York's Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Stars in the House Welcomes Mary Wilson by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30PM[SHARE]

At Home With Rebecca Luker, Evening of Song With 3-Time Tony Nominee Luker, Will Also Feature Conversation With Katie Couric by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Santino Fontana will host the streaming benefit for Prosetin, a promising new ALS drug candidate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Stars in the House Welcomes Devanand Janki and Ronald Dennis by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Stars in the House Presents Free Speech: Performing Artists and the Power of the Spoken Word, Benefiting NAACP Legal Defense Fund by Andrew Gans

The live stream features Gilbert Bailey, Andréa Burns, Ann Harada, Orville Mendoza, Nik Walker, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM[SHARE]

Alison Fraser, Glauco Araujo, More Will Star in Virtual Benefit Reading of Adrift by Andrew Gans

Anthony Newfield, who also stars, will direct Richard Alleman's drama to benefit The Episcopal Actors' Guild.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM[SHARE]

Hamilton Alum Syndee Winters Stars in Lena: A Moment With the Lady June 3 by Andrew Gans

Winters and Mfoniso Udofia's work dramatizes the late Horne's fight for the right to be seen and understood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Stars in the House Welcomes Back Tony Winner Leslie Uggams by Andrew Gans

Proceeds from the June 2 stream will go to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:51PM[SHARE]

Stream of Chita: A Legendary Celebration Raises Over $100K for Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Efforts by Andrew Gans

In addition to Tony winner Chita Rivera, the 2013 concert also featured Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen, plus a video tribute from John Kander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 1, 2020

Checking In With… Tony Winner Linda Lavin, Star of Broadway Bound, Alice, Collected Stories, The Lyons, More by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite is offering Wednesday afternoon Facebook Live concerts with Billy Stritch during the pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Audra McDonald, LaChanze, James Monroe Iglehart, More Will Be Part of Inaugural Antonyo Awards, Celebrating Black Theatre Community by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Spotlights Redhouse Arts Center With Hunter Foster, Jennifer Cody, More by Andrew Gans

Global Casts of Thriller Live Create Compelling 'I'll Be There' Video in Support of Black Lives Matter by Andrew Gans

Black Lives Black Words' Plays for the People Series Will Feature New Works By Chisa Hutchinson, Idris Goodwin, and More by Andrew Gans

Andréa Burns Hosts Stars in the House With Guests Renée Elise Goldsberry, Telly Leung, Norm Lewis, Michael McElroy by Andrew Gans

Diana Huey and Jennifer Blood Will Take Part in Celebration of New Musical Works Based on Edna Ferber Short Stories by Andrew Gans

Watch Alex Newell's Powerful Rendition of Hairspray Anthem 'I Know Where I've Been' by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Spotlights Philadelphia Theatre Company With Paige Price, Kathleen Turner, More by Andrew Gans

13 Must-Watch Lillias White Videos by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares Announces Grants Totaling $125K to 4 Social Justice Organizations, Including Broadway Advocacy Coalition by Andrew Gans

St. Louis Muny Postpones Entire 2020 Summer Season by Andrew Gans

Watch Applause Stars Len Cariou, Penny Fuller, and Lee Roy Reams Plus NYU Students Celebrate Charles Strouse's Birthday by Andrew Gans

Watch The Phantom of the Opera Stars Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo, Howard McGillin, and Hugh Panaro on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

Leslie Uggams, Merle Dandridge, Montego Glover, More Read Blithe Spirit on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

Fun Home Actors From Off-Broadway, Broadway, West End, and National Touring Productions Will Reunite for Virtual Fundraising Event by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Wilson Cruz by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Brenda Braxton and Raymond J. Lee by Andrew Gans

West End Staging of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman, Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Steve Pemberton, Postponed by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Mary Wilson by Andrew Gans

At Home With Rebecca Luker, Evening of Song With 3-Time Tony Nominee Luker, Will Also Feature Conversation With Katie Couric by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Devanand Janki and Ronald Dennis by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Presents Free Speech: Performing Artists and the Power of the Spoken Word, Benefiting NAACP Legal Defense Fund by Andrew Gans

Alison Fraser, Glauco Araujo, More Will Star in Virtual Benefit Reading of Adrift by Andrew Gans

Hamilton Alum Syndee Winters Stars in Lena: A Moment With the Lady June 3 by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Back Tony Winner Leslie Uggams by Andrew Gans

Stream of Chita: A Legendary Celebration Raises Over $100K for Broadway Cares' COVID-19 Emergency Efforts by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House Welcomes Director Schele Williams by Andrew Gans

Watch Tony Winner Leslie Uggams on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

Deborah Cox Will Join Norm Lewis in Chicago Children of Eden by Andrew Gans

Broadway on Demand's Tony Awards Celebration Postponed by Andrew Gans

Checking In With… Tony Winner Linda Lavin, Star of Broadway Bound, Alice, Collected Stories, The Lyons, More by Andrew Gans