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Armelia McQueen, Known for Broadway's Ain't Misbehavin', Dies at 68

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 5 2020 @ 12:30 pm

Armelia McQueen, who had memorable turns in Broadway's Ain't Misbehavin' and the movie Ghost, died on October 3 at the age of 68. The news was shared by friends on social media on October 4.

Born on January 6, 1952 in Southern Pines, North Carolina, McQueen attended Herbert Berghof's Drama School. She made her Broadway debut in 1978 in the Tony-winning revue Ain't Misbehavin' alongside Charlayne Woodard, Ken Page, Nell Carter and André De Shields, who paid tribute to his former co-star on Twitter. McQueen also appered in the 1988 Broadway revival of Ain't Misbehavin'. She also appeared on Broadway in Harrigan 'n Hart.

Her screen numerous credits include playing Whoopi Goldberg’s sister in Ghost as well as the Red Queen in the Disney Channel’s 1990s series Adventures in Wonderland and the recurring role of Shula Whitaker in The CW’s Hart of Dixie. She also made appearances on screen in Sparkle, Bulworth, Life, Martin, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, That's So Raven, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and more

Watch McQueen in Ain't Misbehavin''s 1978 Tony performance below!

The Broadway Fix for September 30, 2020 Featuring Josh Groban

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 5 2020 @ 11:44 am

In this episode of the new Broadway.com magazine show, Paul Wontorek interviews recording and Broadway star Josh Groban about his virtual concert series.

Oscar & Tony-Nominated Scribe Murray Schisgal Dies at 93

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 5 2020 @ 10:47 am

Playwright and screenwriter Murray Schisgal died at the age of 93 in Port Chester, New York on October 1. According to The New York Times, his son Zach announced the news.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 25, 1926, Schisgal dropped out of high school to join the Navy. After his service, he played saxophone and clarinet in a jazz group, got his high school diploma in night school and wrote fiction in his spare time. Schisgal went on to earn a degree from Brooklyn Law School and practiced law until 1956. He then taught English at James Fenimore Cooper Junior High School in East Harlem for three years before quitting to focus on writing fulltime. 

Dustin Hoffman with Murray Schisgal during a rehearsal for "All Over Town" (Photo: Martha Swope)

Schisgal earned a Drama Desk Award for his off-Broadway double bill, The Typists and The Tiger in 1963. The following year, his Broadway debut play, the absurdist comedy Luv, earned Tony nominations for Best Play and Best Author. Schisgal's other Broadway credits include Jimmy Shine, A Way of Life, The Chinese and Dr. Fish, An American Millionaire, All Over Town and Twice Around the Park. …

Watch Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit & More Broadway Faves in One Royal Holiday

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 5 2020 @ 10:24 am

It's officially fall, which means holiday season is just around the corner, and we're feeling extra thankful for this upcoming Christmas movie. One Royal Holiday, starring Broadway favorites Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Victoria Clark, and Krystal Joy Brown, is set to air on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00PM ET. Here's the story: When Anna (Osnes) offers a stranded mother (Clark) and son (Tveit) shelter in a blizzard, she learns that they are the Royal Family of Galwick. Check out the video below to get a sneak peek of this joyful pairing. Yes, Osnes and Tveit sing!

It’s here! The first promo for @hallmarkchannel’s #OneRoyalHoliday! ☃️🏰🎄Recognize those vocals in the background? 😉 Catch the premiere Sat, Oct 31 at 8/7c! @AaronTveit @KrystalJoyBrown @Vicki_Clark pic.twitter.com/8dk6afqPj8

— Laura Osnes (@LauraOsnes) October 4, 2020

What To Do (Without Broadway!): A Day-to-Day Schedule

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 5 2020 @ 10:20 am

Even with Broadway on hold, there's plenty to do. Trust the Broadway.com editors to get you in on the best online events, theater-centric films, TV shows and more!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Vampirina Season Three Premiere @ 11AM ET
Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated animated series returns with guest appearances from Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster, James Monroe Iglehart, Santino Fontana, Christopher Jackson and Taran Killam. Returning guest stars include Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rachel Bloom and Andrew Rannells.
Watch on Disney Junior

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown Released
Anaïs Mitchell, the Tony-winning creator of Hadestown, offers an inside look at the decade-long process of creating a hit musical based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in this new book.
$16 on Penguin Random House

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Siempre, Luis Premieres @ 9PM ET
This new documentary centers on the journey of Lin-Manuel Miranda's father, Luis Miranda. The film follows his path from Puerto Rico to the U.S., his path as an activist and bringing Hamilton to his island home.
Watch on HBO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Lessons in Survival Begins 
The Vineyard Theatre's new season offers this digital series, conceived by Marin Ireland, Peter Mark …