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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Monotony: The Musical Podcast Will Be Released Tax Day by Andrew Gans

The new musical, featuring 25 original songs, has a book and lyrics by Sarah Luery and music by Jared Chance Taylor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM[SHARE]

Listen to Mockingbird and Dear Evan Hansen Star Taylor Trensch Sing in Archibald's Next Big Thing by Andrew Gans

The second season of the Netflix series drops March 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM[SHARE]

Stephanie J. Block, Donna Murphy, Tonya Pinkins, More Will Be Part of Bridge to Broadway Training Platform by Andrew Gans

Erik Liberman's online initiative will match up-and-coming musical theatre performers with Broadway professionals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Melissa Manchester Joins Stars in the House Live Stream Lineup, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The daily series, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers daily mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00PM[SHARE]

Watch Hairspray Tony Winner Marc Shaiman on Stars in the House Live Stream Concert, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers daily mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM[SHARE]

Kennedy Center Extends Closure; Arena Stage and More Washington, D.C. Theatres Cancel Performances by Andrew Gans

Performances have been postponed in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM[SHARE]

Regent's Park Open Air Reschedules World Premiere of 101 Dalmatians Musical for 2021 by Andrew Gans

Directed by Artistic Director Timothy Sheader, performances were scheduled to begin at the London venue May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]

Lea Salonga Postpones North American Tour Until the Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning star of Miss Saigon and Once On This Island was scheduled to launch her tour April 3 in Honolulu.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

WATCH: Binder Casting Directors Share 'How to Make an Awesome Self-Tape' by Andrew Gans

Casting directors Sarah Cooney and Chad Eric Murnane offer some tips for actors auditioning via video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM[SHARE]

Aladdin and Blue's Clues & You Star Joshua Dela Cruz's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Top on Cruz's list are performances by Jessie Mueller, Danny Burstein, Mark Rylance, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

WATCH: Lindsay Mendez and Ruthie Ann Miles Join Live Stream Concert Series Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers daily mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02PM[SHARE]

Kennedy Center Extends Closure; More Washington, D.C. Theatre Organizations Cancel Performances by Andrew Gans

Performances have been postponed in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM[SHARE]

RWS Entertainment Group, Including Binder Casting, Offering Free Online Coaching by Andrew Gans

Live Q&A sessions will also be available to inspire artists during the current pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM[SHARE]

Watch Judy Kuhn in New Live Stream Concert Series Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Stars in the House, created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, offers daily mini concerts and conversations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM[SHARE]

Watch Ben Rimalower's Complete Solo Show, Patti Issues, Filmed Live at the Duplex by Andrew Gans

Written and performed by Rimalower, the solo work was directed by Aaron Mark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Broadway Cares Launches Fundraising Campaign for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund by Andrew Gans

The fund will help the theatre industry as well as provide extra support for The Actors Fund's Friedman Health Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM[SHARE]

Monday, March 16, 2020

Stephen Schwartz, Debbie Gravitte, More Will Be Part of Live Streamed Concert as Regional Theatres Respond to Social Distancing by Andrew Gans

ACT of Connecticut and The Ridgefield Playhouse are joining forces for the free event in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM[SHARE]

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Will Be Part of Live Stream Fundraiser for Chicago's Season of Concern by Andrew Gans

The Beautiful City Project, a nonprofit musical theatre and fundraising organization, is spearheading the March 19 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM[SHARE]

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 2-Time Tony Winner Judith Light's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

In 2012 Emmy and Tony winner Light, who was then starring in Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities, shared the Broadway performances that most affected her as part of the audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM[SHARE]

League of Professional Theatre Women Offering Members Access to Emergency Loan Fund by Andrew Gans

The loans will help those affected by the temporary closure of theatre productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM[SHARE]

Indie Theater Fund to Award Rapid Relief Grants to Indie and Off-Off-Broadway Theatre Community by Andrew Gans

Grants of up to $500 will benefit those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM[SHARE]

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Mirvish Suspends Performances in All Toronto Theatres; London Transfer of The Boy Friend Canceled by Andrew Gans

Mirvish Productions operates four theatres in downtown Toronto: the Royal Alexandra, the Princess of Wales, the Ed Mirvish, and the CAA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM[SHARE]

Friday, March 13, 2020

Thursday, March 12, 2020

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All stories by Andrew Gans on BroadwayStars

Monotony: The Musical Podcast Will Be Released Tax Day by Andrew Gans

Listen to Mockingbird and Dear Evan Hansen Star Taylor Trensch Sing in Archibald's Next Big Thing by Andrew Gans

Stephanie J. Block, Donna Murphy, Tonya Pinkins, More Will Be Part of Bridge to Broadway Training Platform by Andrew Gans

Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Melissa Manchester Joins Stars in the House Live Stream Lineup, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Watch Hairspray Tony Winner Marc Shaiman on Stars in the House Live Stream Concert, Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Kennedy Center Extends Closure; Arena Stage and More Washington, D.C. Theatres Cancel Performances by Andrew Gans

Regent's Park Open Air Reschedules World Premiere of 101 Dalmatians Musical for 2021 by Andrew Gans

Lea Salonga Postpones North American Tour Until the Fall by Andrew Gans

WATCH: Binder Casting Directors Share 'How to Make an Awesome Self-Tape' by Andrew Gans

Aladdin and Blue's Clues & You Star Joshua Dela Cruz's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

WATCH: Lindsay Mendez and Ruthie Ann Miles Join Live Stream Concert Series Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Kennedy Center Extends Closure; More Washington, D.C. Theatre Organizations Cancel Performances by Andrew Gans

RWS Entertainment Group, Including Binder Casting, Offering Free Online Coaching by Andrew Gans

Watch Judy Kuhn in New Live Stream Concert Series Benefiting The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Watch Ben Rimalower's Complete Solo Show, Patti Issues, Filmed Live at the Duplex by Andrew Gans

Broadway Cares Launches Fundraising Campaign for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz, Debbie Gravitte, More Will Be Part of Live Streamed Concert as Regional Theatres Respond to Social Distancing by Andrew Gans

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Will Be Part of Live Stream Fundraiser for Chicago's Season of Concern by Andrew Gans

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 2-Time Tony Winner Judith Light's 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

League of Professional Theatre Women Offering Members Access to Emergency Loan Fund by Andrew Gans

Indie Theater Fund to Award Rapid Relief Grants to Indie and Off-Off-Broadway Theatre Community by Andrew Gans

Mirvish Suspends Performances in All Toronto Theatres; London Transfer of The Boy Friend Canceled by Andrew Gans

Signature Theatre's 2020 Stephen Sondheim Award Gala, Honoring Carol Burnett, Postponed Until June by Andrew Gans

The Actors Fund Temporarily Closes New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago Offices by Andrew Gans

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Will Depart London Cast of Waitress Early by Andrew Gans

National Tours of Broadway Titles Halt Engagements During COVID-19 Pandemic by Andrew Gans

2020 Broadway Backwards Concert Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns by Andrew Gans

Reading of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge, Starring Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne, Postponed by Andrew Gans

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Cancels Performances Through End of March by Andrew Gans

Kennedy Center and More Washington, D.C. Theatre Organizations Cancel Performances by Andrew Gans

Romeo & Bernadette Transfer to Off-Broadway's Theatre Row Postponed by Andrew Gans