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For The Phantom of the Opera's Greg Mills, Broadway's the Family Business

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 21 2020 @ 11:46 am

Living near the theater district during the Broadway shutdown, photographer and performer Matthew Stocke has been haunted walking past the empty palaces sitting in repose, waiting for the lights and stars to return. In this new Broadway.com photo feature, he reunites members of the theater community with their Broadway home #AwayFromHome.

GREG MILLS
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Prior to the Broadway shutdown, Greg Mills had been a swing at Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera for eight years. He covered 13 different tracks and was no stranger to spontaneously going on as the masked man in the second act of the show. His wife, Bridget, was working at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as the show's child guardian. The couple, who met on tour performing in Big The Musical, have a son named Connor, who made his debut at the age of seven in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots as young Charlie. Despite the curtain being down on Broadway, Mills remains optimistic about his family's life in the industry and encourages aspiring theater makers to stay positive, too.

"I grew up in Florida. When I was in high school, I had to take an elective and took drama. I was …

Jasmine & Ron Cephas Jones Make Emmy History; Additional Broadway Alums Win 2020 Emmy Awards

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 21 2020 @ 11:17 am

As previously reported, Jasmine Cephas Jones, who can be seen in the original cast of Hamilton on Disney+, earned her first Emmy Award for her performance on Quibi’s #FreeRayshawn. On September 19, her father and fellow Broadway alum Ron Cephas Jones garnered an Emmy Award for his performance on This Is Us. The father-daughter duo is the first ever to both bring home Emmy Awards in the same year. The 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, aired on ABC on September 20.

The evening also included wins for Tony winner Billy Crudup for The Morning Show, Uzo Aduba (who appeared on Broadway in Godspell and Coram Boy) for Mrs. America, Mark Ruffalo (who earned a 2006 Tony nomination for his performance in Awake and Sing!) and Jeremy Strong (who appeared on Broadway in A Man for All Seasons) for Succession.

In other Emmy night news of note for theater fans, The Greatest Showman standout Zendaya received her first Emmy for her performance on HBO’s Euphoria. The hit show Schitt’s Creek, which included a memorable production of Cabaret in its fifth season, was the evening’s …

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 21 2020 @ 10:54 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, SEPTEMBER 21
Filthy Rich @ 9PM ET
Who isn’t ready for fun, soapy new show starring Kim Cattrall as the matriarch of a uber-wealthy southern family in turmoil when her husband dies and his three illegitimate children turn up. In juicy supporting parts: Broadway leading men Corey Cott (above) and Aaron Lazar.
Watch on Fox

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Broadway Buskers @ 7PM ET
Times Square’s annual concert series celebrating the singer-songwriters of the theater community moves to a virtual format. Eisa Davis, Will Van Dyke, Tidtaya Sinutoke and Isabella Dawis are set to perform. Donations can be made to BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund or to the Broadway Advocacy Coalition.
Watch Online

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Belfast Blues @ 7PM ET
The Irish Rep kicks off its digital season with Geraldine Hughes performing her autobiographical solo play, which was filmed at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, Ireland.
Watch Online

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
What the Hell Is A Republic Anyway? Begins @ 7PM ET
As part of New York Theatre Workshop's Artistic Instigator …

The Broadway League Joins Senator Schumer in Support of the Save Our Stages Act

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: September 21 2020 @ 10:49 am

The Broadway League joined Senate Minority Leader, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) in Times Square last Friday in support of the Save Our Stages Act. The Broadway industry is urging Congress to pass this bill to provide vital support for Broadway as theatres continue to be shuttered due to COVID 19. This bipartisan legislation will benefit…

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From A Lightning Quick Ascent On Broadway To A Big Zoom Role

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: September 21 2020 @ 9:45 am

Kara Young’s story has a few twists and turns, but right now she’s enjoying the chance to rehearse again – even if it’s on Zoom. “I love rehearsal — it’s my favorite thing in the world. … It’s an actual playground for me: I’m available to play with people. You don’t call it that, but […]