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Readings and Workshops
Regional News
Cast Set for All-Female Reading of Lauren Gunderson's
The Revolutionists
By Andrew Gans | 02/23/2021
Charles Pasternak directs the virtual reading for California's Coachella Valley Repertory.
Readings and Workshops
Tootsie
's Lilli Cooper and Santino Fontana Reunite for Virtual Reading of
The Belle's Stratagem
February 22
By Andrew Gans | 02/22/2021
Gaye Taylor Upchurch directs the Hannah Cowley comedy for Red Bull Theater.
Readings and Workshops
Eleanor Reissa, Allen Lewis Rickman, Avi Hoffman, Star in
Megillah Cycle
Beginning February 21
By Andrew Gans | 02/21/2021
Mike Burstyn, who penned the adaptation, also directs.
Readings and Workshops
Developmental Reading of New Musical
Fortunate Sons
, From
A Star Is Born
Oscar Winner Paul Williams, Streams February 19–20
By Andrew Gans | 02/19/2021
Set during the Vietnam War, the musical features a book by Eric R. Cohen and Marc Madnick.
Readings and Workshops
Santino Fontana, Gloria Estefan, Nik Walker, More to Lead
Broadway Baby
Reading
By Andrew Gans | 02/11/2021
The virtual reading of the illustrated children's book by Russell Miller and Judith A. Proffer will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Readings and Workshops
Keith David,
Zonya Love, Anastacia McCleskey, More Star in Reading of Mfoniso
Udofia's
On Love
February 11
By Andrew Gans | 02/11/2021
The virtual reading is part of MCC Theater's LiveLab series.
Readings and Workshops
Tamara Tunie, N’Kenge, Terence Archie, More Star in
Black Butterfly
Virtual Reading Beginning February 3
By Andrew Gans | 02/03/2021
Jerry Foley directs Mary McCallum and N’Kenge's new work, to benefit Amas Musical Theatre.
Readings and Workshops
Cast Set for Reading of Kemp
Powers'
Christa McAuliffe's Eyes Were Blue
By Andrew Gans | 01/28/2021
Powers wrote the adapted screenplay for
One Night in Miami…
, directed by Oscar winner Regina King and now available on Amazon Prime.
Readings and Workshops
18 Voices
Reading, With Skylar Astin, Andréa Burns, Adam Kantor, More, Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Andrew Gans | 01/27/2021
Tony winner Liev Schreiber narrates the January 27 streaming event, based on Alexandra Zapruder's
Salvaged Pages: Young Writers’ Diaries of the Holocaust.
Readings and Workshops
6th Edition of
The Homebound Project
, Featuring Musical Performance by Sting, Streams Beginning January 27
By Andrew Gans | 01/27/2021
The virtual theatre project benefits children affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Readings and Workshops
Catch Previews of
Little Miss Perfect
,
House Rules
, and More New Musicals From New York Theatre Barn
By Dan Meyer | 01/26/2021
Ty Defoe, Lauren Gunderson, Joriah Kwame, and more are set to perform in February.
Broadway Cares
Bobby Cannavale and Marisa Tomei Star in Virtual Reading of
Three Hotels
January 26
By Andrew Gans | 01/26/2021
Moisés Kaufman directs the streamed presentation of the Jon Robin Baitz drama, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Readings and Workshops
Sting, Paul Sparks, and Eden Malyn Join 6th Edition of Rescheduled
The Homebound Project
By Andrew Gans | 01/25/2021
The virtual theatre project benefiting children affected by the coronavirus pandemic will begin January 27.
Readings and Workshops
MTC's Upcoming Virtual Offerings Include Works by Camille A. Brown, Qui Nguyen, More
By Andrew Gans | 01/19/2021
Patricia Clarkson, John Slattery, and Bradley Whitford will also reunite for a reading of Richard Greenberg’s
Three Days of Rain.
Video
Watch Tribute to Nick Cordero, Featuring the Late Tony Nominee in Unseen Workshop Footage
By Dan Meyer | 01/19/2021
The video features clips from
Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day
, co-starring Kate Rockwell.
Off-Broadway News
Vineyard Theatre Streams Original Cast Reading of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins'
Gloria
Starting January 19
By Andrew Gans | 01/19/2021
A reading of Cornelius Eady's
Brutal Imagination
is also part of the benefit series at the Off-Broadway venue.
Readings and Workshops
The
Homebound
Project
Will Return With Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Cristin Milioti, Babak Tafti, More
By Andrew Gans | 01/06/2021
Expect new works by Lucy Thurber, David Lindsay-Abaire, Catya McMullen, Bekah Brunstetter, Colette Robert, Julissa Contreras, and other playwrights.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Presents Reading of Jacqueline E. Lawton's
Intelligence
, With Crystal Dickinson, Marin Ireland, More
,
December 21
By Andrew Gans | 12/21/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Broadway News
Broadway-Aimed
Houdini
Musical Holds Virtual Reading With Ramin Karimloo and Laura Osnes
By Dan Meyer | 12/15/2020
Federico Bellone is attached to direct.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Offers
Super
Shaw
Event, With Tony Winners Tonya Pinkins, Michael Cerveris, Joel Grey, Karen Ziemba, More, December 14
By Andrew Gans | 12/14/2020
The stream of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Readings and Workshops
Watch Virtual Premiere of Aaron Dai's
The Night Before Christmas
, With Andrea Martin and BD Wong, on
Stars in the House
December 11
By Andrew Gans | 12/11/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Theatre Alternatives
Laurie Metcalf, Carrie Coon, and Colman Domingo Star in Live Stream of
Barbecue
December 10
By Talaura Harms | 12/10/2020
Robert O'Hara directs his family drama as the final reading in the fall
Spotlight on Play
series.
Readings and Workshops
Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez-Led
A Christmas Carol,
Co-Adapted by Theresa Rebeck, Moves Premiere Date
By Ryan McPhee | 12/09/2020
Rebeck also directs the benefit for Primary Stages.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Presents Reading of Wade Dooley's
The Prompter
, Directed and Hosted by Scott Schwartz, December 7
By Andrew Gans | 12/07/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Readings and Workshops
Snoop Dogg, Loretta Devine, Joaquina Kalukango, More Lead Virtual Reading of
Hurt Village
Starting December 4
By Andrew Gans | 12/04/2020
Steve H. Broadnax III directs Katori Hall's play as a benefit for The Actors Fund.
Theatre Alternatives
Laura Linney and Brian d'Arcy James Reunite for Live Stream of
Time Stands Still
December 3
By Talaura Harms | 12/03/2020
Fellow original Broadway cast members Alicia Silverstone and Eric Bogosian also reunite for a virtual reading of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
Readings and Workshops
Snoop Dogg, Loretta Devine, Joaquina Kalukango, More Tapped for Virtual Reading of
Hurt Village
By Andrew Gans | 12/01/2020
Steve H. Broadnax III will direct Katori Hall's play as a benefit for The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Cynthia Erivo, Amber Riley, More Will Star in MCC Theater's Benefit Stream of
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
By Andrew Gans | 11/23/2020
Kamilah Forbes will direct Jocelyn Bioh's Lucille Lortel Award-winning play.
Industry News
In the News: Olivier Winner Sam Tutty,
Six
Stars, and More Will Be Part of
West End Acoustic
Concert, Tina Fallon Departs Dramatists Guild, More
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 11/20/2020
Plus, watch Syndee Winters and Carmen Ruby Floyd in the inspirational new music video, "When Broadway Is Back."
Readings and Workshops
Nikki M. James, Santino Fontana, Robert Cuccioli, More Lead
Stars in the House
Reading of
Man & Superman
November 16
By Andrew Gans | 11/16/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Film & TV News
In the News: Priscilla Lopez and Daniel Sunjata Cast in Disney Channel's
Christmas Again,
Jeff Award Winners Announced, More
By Andrew Gans, Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 11/10/2020
Plus, Netflix renews
The Umbrella Academy
, starring
Hamilton
's Emmy Raver-Lampman.
Theatre Alternatives
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch November 9-13
By Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 11/09/2020
Catch April Matthis, Patti LuPone, Jenna Russell, and more in virtual productions this week.
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch During Election Week
By Ryan McPhee | 11/02/2020
In addition to Tuesday night's results, there are benefit concerts, a vote-a-thon replete with Broadway stars, and more.
Readings and Workshops
Tamara Tunie, Laila Robins, Derek Wilson, More Star in
Macbeth: A Surround Sound Experiment
Beginning October 30
By Andrew Gans | 10/30/2020
Directed and adapted by Joseph Discher, the audio event features an immersive soundscape by Will Padilla.
Industry News
In the News: Adam Pascal, Lilli Cooper, James Snyder Set for
shAme
Musical Readings, Lineup Set for 4th Annual TheaterMakers Summit, More
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 10/29/2020
Plus: Watch Gilbert Bailey II, Ephraim Sykes, and more in a new music video from
Beetlejuice
alum Gilbert Bailey II.
Benefits and Galas
In the News: Daniel Dae Kim Set for Politically-Themed
Belly of the Beast,
Stars Line Up for
Broadway Celebrates Veterans Day Concert
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 10/28/2020
Plus: Watch "Old Country: A Musical Remedy for Democracy Blues" from the musical
Afterland.
Readings and Workshops
In the News: James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Ann Harada Are on
The Nice List,
Lena Hall, Daphne Rubin-Vega Set for
Lipstick
Reading, More
By Andrew Gans, Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 10/27/2020
Plus: Watch the premiere of a new song by Tony-nominated
The Great Comet
composer Dave Malloy, "Touch."
Cabaret & Concert News
In the News: Celia Rose Gooding, Reneé Rapp, Will Roland Are
Halloween Friends,
Maggie Lakis and Rob McClure Set for
Treasure Island: Live
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 10/23/2020
Plus, watch Solea Pfeiffer sing with the newly formed, all-female orchestra, Broadway Sinfonietta.
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch October 23–25
By Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 10/23/2020
A Patti LuPone concert, an alien invasion, two Dominique Morisseau plays, and more.
Readings and Workshops
In the News: Judith Ivey, T.R Knight, Joe Morton Set for
Typhoid Mary
Reading, MCC to Present Omar Vélez Meléndez’s
¡Gárgola!
, More
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer, Ryan McPhee | 10/21/2020
Plus: Check out a teaser for an innovative virtual production of
Spring Awakening.
Awards
In the News: Brian Stokes Mitchell Is Sarah Siddons' Actor of the Year,
Waiting for Obama
to Stream, Cast Set for
The Flame!,
More
By Andrew Gans, Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 10/20/2020
Plus, watch the cast of
Children’s Letters to God
reunite in a new music video.
Theatre Alternatives
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch October 19-23
By Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 10/19/2020
A Jennifer Holliday birthday celebration, an all-star
This Is Our Youth
, and more head online this week.
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch October 16-18
By Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 10/16/2020
A reunion of
Hamilton
stars, a three-night tribute to Wendy Wasserstein, and more.
Theatre Alternatives
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch October 12-16
By Ryan McPhee | 10/12/2020
A benefit from
Jagged Little Pill
, virtual concerts and readings, and—oh, right—Tony Award nominations.
Theatre Alternatives
Mark Ruffalo, Gretchen Mol, Michael Cera Headline Reading of Kenneth Lonergan's
Hold On to Me Darling
October 11
By Ryan McPhee | 10/11/2020
Neil Pepe will direct the virtual event, benefiting The Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theater in Los Angeles.
Benefits and Galas
Annette Bening Stars in and Directs
Coastal Disturbances
Reading for
Stars in the House
October 10
By Andrew Gans | 10/10/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Theatre Alternatives
Antonio Cipriano and Kira Stone Perform From New Musical
Salem
October 7
By Dan Meyer | 10/07/2020
New York Theatre Barn’s
New Works Series
continues on YouTube.
Readings and Workshops
Beanie Feldstein, Ashley Park, Ben Platt, More Star in Virtual Reading of Natalie Margolin's
The
Party
Hop
October 3
By Andrew Gans | 10/03/2020
Dramatists Play Service presents the reading on its YouTube channel, DPS on Air.
Benefits and Galas
In the News: Jon Rua, Carmen Cusack, Ali Ewoldt Part of Actors Fund's New Works Festival, U.K. Theatres Launch Anti-Racism Conference
By Andrew Gans, Ryan McPhee, Dan Meyer | 10/02/2020
Plus, watch a medley of songs from Florian Klein’s
Shooting Star–A Revealing New Musical,
featuring Honey Davenport, Miss Coco Peru, and more.
Video
Micaela Diamond and Bryonha Marie Parham Perform From
Borderline,
Plus Excerpts From Kirsten Childs'
The Lucky Boys,
September 30
By Dan Meyer | 09/30/2020
New York Theatre Barn's
New Works Series
latest episode streams live to preview two more in-development titles.
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