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‘Enormous Upsurge’ In Complaints Of Racist Behavior To UK Equity

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: September 24 2020 @ 12:04 pm

“‘In a period of time [during the lockdown] when nothing was happening, we were receiving dozens of complaints from groups and artists, and we’re still receiving them now,’ said [union general secretary Paul] Fleming. ‘There has been a huge amount of dignity issues around hair and makeup through to reports of casual racism in dressing […]

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 24 2020 @ 10:41 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!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Silverfish @ 7PM ET
Tony winner Nikki M. James, George Salazar, Kate Wetherhead and Benny Elledge star in this virtual performance of Megan Loughran's play. Part of Urban Stages’ September Play Fest & Fundraiser, the event benefits the company's efforts in discovering and producing new plays.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Hercules Reunion on Stars in the House @ 8PM ET
The stars who voiced the hit Disney film, including Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, Danny DeVito, Roger Bart, Lillias White, LaChanze, Roz Ryan and more reunite for an evening of reminiscing and musical performances.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Excerpts from A Walk on the Moon & We Live in Cairo @ 7PM ET
New York Theatre Barn hosts a free livestream of excerpts from these new musicals as well as a conversation with the writers and creative team. Jackie Burns and The Lazours perform.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Virtual Mad Hot Ball @ 7PM ET
Kick up your heels at home as Dancing Classrooms celebrates the community that …

What Virtual Theatre Is Lacking

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: September 23 2020 @ 5:57 pm

“When I tune into a play or a devised theater piece, I’m not looking to be dazzled by computer graphics. Clever Zoom backdrops don’t seize my imagination. I want what I always want from the stage: a confrontation with what it means to be human.” – Los Angeles Times

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Movie Release Delayed

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: September 23 2020 @ 3:20 pm

The release of the West Side Story film, directed by Steven Spielberg, has been delayed for almost a year. Originally set to be released on Spielberg’s birthday this year, December 18, 2020, the movie is now scheduled to be released on December 20, 2021, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The movie stars Ansel Elgort and…

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Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Movie Delays Release to 2021

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 23 2020 @ 1:27 pm

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fans will have to wait to see Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film. Originally scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, Variety reports that the movie musical will now be released on December 10, 2021.

The original 1957 musical—a collaboration of Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim—was adapted into an Oscar-winning 1961 film. As previously reported, Tony-winning playwright Tony Kushner wrote the screenplay for this new version, which is expected to hew more closely to the original musical than the 1961 film and is choreographed by Tony winner Justin Peck.

In addition to Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler playing star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria, the cast of West Side Story also includes Tony nominee Ariana DeBose as Anita, Maria’s best friend; Tony winner David Alvarez as Bernardo, Maria's brother; and Tony winner Rita Moreno, who won an Oscar for starring in the original movie, as Valentina, a new character created for this version.