These days are stressful for all of us, including for the theater groups which have been shuttered. Now more than ever, small arts organizations need your support to help survive for future seasons, and their community outreach programs, which include literary programs for under-served school children, and training teens for careers backstage as well as on stage. Here are … [Read more...] about 10 Local Black Theater Companies to Support
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Broadway Bares Musical Streaming on August 1st
The strip-tease musical Broadway Bares is streaming on August 1st as a fund-raiser for the important work of the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS program. Broadway Bares: Zoom In is the virtual version, including new performances that make social distancing sexy, plus favorite numbers from years past and new appearances by special celebrity guests, according to the Broadway … [Read more...] about Broadway Bares Musical Streaming on August 1st
ICYMI: News You Missed in June
ICYMI – Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is is a mix of good news and bad, with a combination of real estate, transportation, entertainment and shopping news. We always identify our sources, too. No fake news, sarcasm, leaks, collusion, quid pro quo, temper tantrums or witch hunts on … [Read more...] about ICYMI: News You Missed in June
Disney Plus Drops Free Trial Before Hamilton Streaming
Disney has ended its free seven-day promotional trial for Disney Plus just two weeks before its scheduled showing Hamilton, the movie based on the blockbuster Broadway show. With more than 50 million subscribers already signed up for the streaming service in just six months, Disney apparently decided it doesn't need freebies to lure more subscribers. “We continue to test … [Read more...] about Disney Plus Drops Free Trial Before Hamilton Streaming
Special Tony Awards Virtual Event on June 7
Normally, the Tony Awards celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway is a gala event televised nationally. But 2020 is not a normal year, and the awards will livestream on June 7 instead. Instead of a three-hour show from Radio City Music Hall, this will be a one-hour virtual event, with appearances and entertainment by Broadway and Off-Broadway stars. The … [Read more...] about Special Tony Awards Virtual Event on June 7
Hamilton Streams on Disney Plus Beginning July 3
The eagerly-awaited film version of the blockbuster Broadway show Hamilton will stream on Disney Plus beginning July 3. Be in the Room Where it Happens with the original Broadway cast in a live capture of one of their stage performances, with additional recording features that take viewers up close into "the room where it happens." Original Broadway cast members appearing … [Read more...] about Hamilton Streams on Disney Plus Beginning July 3
How to Attend the Re-Opening of Hamilton
This is no ordinary contest. This is the chance for you and a guest to attend the first live re-opening live theater performance of Hamilton anywhere in the world, a private Zoom call with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and more. You could be "in the room where it happens" with a $10 donation in support of the Hispanic Federation Assistance Fund. The fund is … [Read more...] about How to Attend the Re-Opening of Hamilton
Stay at Home Virtual Events May 11-17
Once again this week, we stay-at-homes have many choices for FREE virtual Broadway shows, opera, concerts, panel discussions, celebrities reading children's books and a celebrity-filled fund-raiser to benefit NY's hero front-line workers. Grab your favorite beverage and snack and settle in for these virtual events on the calendar this week Even though these virtual events … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events May 11-17
Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals FREE Streaming
Celebrate theater icon Andrew Lloyd Webber with a FREE streaming of a full-length stage performance of one of his musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and Cats. The Shows Must Go On is a new YouTube channel releasing a different Andrew Lloyd Webber musical each week, including his most famous and beloved The Phanton of the Opera, filmed at the 25th … [Read more...] about Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals FREE Streaming
Stay at Home Virtual Events May 4-10
This first week of May we stay-at-homes have so many choices for FREE virtual Broadway shows, opera, concerts, panel discussions, and celebrities reading children's books. Put these virtual events on your calendar for this week. There's so much to do virtually you may not miss going out, so grab your favorite beverage and your favorite snack, and settle in. Even … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events May 4-10
