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The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch February 26-28
By Talaura Harms | 02/26/2021
An Ali Stroker concert, André De Shields' solo Frederick Douglass show, and more online offerings this weekend.
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Watch the Emotional Return of
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in Australia
By Dan Meyer | 02/26/2021
The Melbourne production reopened February 25 following the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Stage Adaptation of Oscar-Winning
Spirited Away
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By Dan Meyer | 02/25/2021
Tony and Olivier winner John Caird adapts and directs the project, based on the 2001 film.
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By Felicia Fitzpatrick | 02/26/2021
The co-creators of the comedy sketch Instagram series dive into their own experiences to share "a raw slice of the #actorslife."
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Meryl Streep to Star in Broadway-Themed Film
Places, Please
By Ryan McPhee | 02/25/2021
Tony and Pulitzer winner Michael Cristofer will direct the movie, which he calls a "love letter" to the resilience of theatre artists.
The Verdict
What Did Critics Think of the Film Adaptation of
The Father,
Starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman?
By Ryan McPhee | 02/26/2021
The new movie is based on the Florian Zeller drama that played Broadway in 2016.
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Original Off-Broadway Cast of
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By Andrew Gans | 02/26/2021
The 30th anniversary reunion is part of the
Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy
series.
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By Andrew Gans | 02/26/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
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15 College Scholarships for Theatre and Arts Students
By Dan Meyer, Logan Culwell-Block | 02/26/2021
Attention college theatre kids! This round-up will help you get your degree without breaking the bank.
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A Modern Major General Knowledge of Information Vegetable, Animal, and Mineral Quiz
By Talaura Harms | 02/26/2021
Simply put: Can you answer these musical theatre questions about trees, dogs, and rocks?
Theatre Alternatives
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Streams Beginning February 26
By Dan Meyer | 02/26/2021
The musical stars Nicola Blackman, Dawn Hope, and David Thaxton.
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Chesray Dolpha Named New Artistic Director of Broadway Advocacy Coalition
By Andrew Gans | 02/26/2021
Additionally, Zhailon Levingston has been promoted to director of industry initiatives for the arts-based advocacy organization.
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By Dan Meyer | 02/26/2021
Steve H. Broadnax III will direct the play by Keenan Scott II.
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Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: February 26
By Playbill Staff | 02/26/2021
In 1989,
Jerome Robbins' Broadway
opens at the Imperial Theatre.
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Concert Adaptation of
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By Andrew Gans | 02/26/2021
The production was filmed at London's Cadogan Hall.
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By Andrew Gans | 02/26/2021
Director Igor Golyak’s latest work fuses film, theatre, and video game technology.
Theatre Alternatives
Annette O'Toole & Michael McKean Star in Play-PerView Reading of
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By Talaura Harms | 02/26/2021
Austin Pendleton directs the 1963 play by Tony nominee Murray Schisgal.
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By Talaura Harms | 02/25/2021
Plus: Black Broadway Men partners with Houston CARES on a fundraising initiative for Texas.
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John Clinton Eisner Retires After 27 Years as The Lark's Artistic Director
By Andrew Gans | 02/25/2021
Eisner founded the Off-Broadway company dedicated to amplifying the voices of playwrights.
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By Andrew Gans | 02/25/2021
Among those newly added to the March 12 lineup are Lorna Luft, John Kander, Jason Alexander, and Kathy Griffin.
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By Dan Meyer | 02/25/2021
The Tony winners examine “Satisfied” and “Wait for It” in celebration of the filmed production's AFI Movie Club honor.
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