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Stand-Up Comedians Aren’t Finding The Whole Situation Very Funny Right Now

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: August 24 2020 @ 10:30 am

Should stand-up comedians play drive-in gigs, participate in Zooming, try to start YouTube channels or wait, somehow, for live audiences to return? It’s a bit of a mess for them, and sitting down to tell stories on camera … well. “It’s not really stand up per se. Don’t get me wrong, it’s really good and […]

Lea Michele & Husband Zandy Reich Welcome Their First Child

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: August 24 2020 @ 10:09 am

Lea Michele and Zandy Reich are parents. Their son Ever Leo was born on August 20, according to People.

The Broadway alumna and former Glee star confirmed the news that she was expecting on May 2 with a sweet photo on Instagram.

 

 

 

 

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Michele and Reich were married in March 2019. In addition to her breakout turn as Wendla in Spring Awakening, Michele has been seen on the Great White Way in Fiddler on the Roof, Ragtime and Les Misérables. She earned a Primetime Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nods for her turn as Rachel Berry on Glee. Reich is the president of AYR clothing company.

A Six-Part Play, Delivered By Postcard

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: August 23 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Shutdown theatre cool idea number 458: “A postcard slips through the letterbox and lands lightly. While rural touring can’t take place, Nottingham-based company New Perspectives have created Love from Cleethorpes, a six-part postcard drama delivered to audiences’ homes.” – The Guardian (UK)

Zoom Theatre After The Pandemic

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: August 23 2020 @ 11:30 am

Assuming that it ever ends – with a vaccine or some kind of terribly expensive, in human life terms, herd immunity – Covid-19 may leave a theatrical legacy that’s hard to shake, at least for a while. And there are some small advantages. “One benefit of staging productions on Zoom, Ridgely says, is the ability […]

Celebrate Summer Blockbusters on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: August 23 2020 @ 10:00 am

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show, Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige is celebrating summer blockbuster movies and musicals that take place during the hottest season. In this new episode, fans will get to hear from Sunday In The Park With George, Annie, In The Heights and more. This episode will also feature soundtracks from fan-favorite movies like Jaws, Star Wars, La La Land and Mamma Mia. Listen to the episode below to see if your favorite tune made the list!