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Six & More West End Productions Announce Plans to Reopen

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 14 2020 @ 10:58 am

Some very exciting news has arrived from across the pond! The hit musical Six is slated to become the first West End musical to reopen since theaters shut down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Six has company: Nimax Theatres plans to reopen all six of its West End venues, including the Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, Palace and Vaudeville Theatres, beginning this fall.

“On the six-month anniversary of the last performance in the West End I am delighted to announce that we will be switching on all our lights and re-opening with a special season of fantastic entertainment," Nimax Chief Executive Nica Burns said in a statement.

First up will Adam Kay's This Is Going to Hurt, which focuses on his time as a doctor in Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). It will play the Apollo Theatre, home to the musical Everbody's Talking About Jamie,  (which is also planning a return) beginning on October 23 through November 8. There will be a free show for NHS staff members on October 22. Those interested can apply for tickets on a lottery system here. 

Six will play nine shows each week and temporarily move from its home at the Arts …

Theatre Sells Cardboard Audience Cutouts For Empty Seats

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: September 13 2020 @ 3:58 pm

Since the theatre is only being filled to one-third capacity, the cutouts will fill the remaining seats, and the cost will go toward supporting the theatre. – Broadway World

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 13 2020 @ 12:35 pm

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 film and TV events and more!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
SigSpace Summit: Anna Deveare Smith and Guests @ 5PM ET
Smith explores her monumental play Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 as it relates to current civil unrest awoken by the deaths of George Floyd and others. Guests are activist Twilight Bey, Susan K. Lee and Héctor Tobar.
RSVP for Free Event

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Lauren Patten at Rockwood Music Hall @ 8PM ET
The Jagged Little Pill powerhouse, who stopped the show nightly with "You Oughta Know," in concert. She rocks onstage, you watch from the comfort at home.
Tickets are $15

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Next to Normal Reunion @ 8PM ET
The original Broadway cast of the well-loved rock musical, featuring Tony winner Alice Ripley, reunites on Stars in the House, benefitting The Actors Fund.
Watch Online

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein’s/54 Released
A live concert recording from Tony nominee Nick Cordero, who died of COVID-19 in July, with music direction from Michael J. Moritz Jr.
$15.95 on Broadway Records

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 …

Learn All About the Sleepless in Seattle Musical on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 13 2020 @ 10:00 am

Broadway might still be shut down, but Elaine Paige on Sunday isn't! Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show. This week, Paige offers a taste of the new Sleepless in Seattle musical that is currently playing at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. She is also celebrating Roald Dahl Day by playing tunes from musicals inspired by his books like Matilda and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Be sure to catch the full episode by clicking the link below!

Rethink: Time To End Playwright Submission Fees

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: September 11 2020 @ 4:01 pm

It is exceptionally unusual to find a theatre that charges playwrights to read their script through conventional submissions. But look around at contests, competitions, workshops, residencies and more, and you’ll spot submission charges without having to look too hard. – The Stage