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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 25 2020 @ 10:30 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!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Carrie Hope Fletcher @ TBD
The British musical theater star, soon to be seen in the leading role of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, live-streamed in concert from the iconic U.K. stage.
Tickets are £15. More Info

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Reunion on Stars in the House @ 8PM ET
The original Broadway cast of the William Finn favorite reunites on Stars in the House, benefiting The Actors Fund.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Before After Begins @ 2PM ET
Real-life couple Hadley Fraser and Rosalie Craig star together in Stuart Matthew Price and Timothy Knapman's new musical love story. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pair perform at Southwark Playhouse with no live audience. Three performances are available to livestream.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
The Alumni Concert @ 8PM ET
MUSKET, the University of Michigan's student-run musical theater company, shines a spotlight on alums in this virtual concert. Performers include Nick Blaemire, and speakers include …

Watch Now: The Cast of Hamilton Promotes The Importance of Voting

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: September 25 2020 @ 10:15 am

What are you waiting for? What do you stall for?! REGISTER TO VOTE NOW: WhenWeAllVote.org/Hamilton #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

The post Watch Now: The Cast of Hamilton Promotes The Importance of Voting appeared first on Broadway Direct.

Odds & Ends: Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band to Tour & More

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 24 2020 @ 4:41 pm

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently.

Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band to Tour
Cambodian Rock Band, Lauren Yee's musical that extended twice at off-Broadway's Signature Theatre, has announced a national touring production. The North American tour will be presented by Broadway & Beyond Theatricals during the 2021-2022 season, and will play Berkeley Repertory Theatre and other stops to be announced. Featuring songs by L.A. band Dengue Fever with direction by Chay Yew, Cambodian Rock Band will announce casting at a later date.

John J. Caswell Jr. Receives Paula Vogel Playwriting Award
John J. Caswell Jr. has been named the recipient of the 2020–2021 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, which is given annually to an emerging writer of exceptional promise and comes with a cash prize and artistic development support. He will be presented at The Vineyard's re-imagined Emerging Artists Virtual Salon October 21 at 5 PM ET via Zoom. Caswell Jr. is the 13th recipient of Vineyard Theatre's award, named in honor of playwright and teacher Vogel, whose plays Indecent, the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive and The Long Christmas Ride Home premiered at the off-Broadway company. Following the award presentation, 2019 …

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mandy Gonzalez & More Hamilton Cast Members Sing Out a Reimagined "Alexander Hamilton"

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 24 2020 @ 2:38 pm

This cast is non-stop! Although the company of Hamilton may not be able to perform the Tony-winning musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, they're still finding ways to sing together. In honor of National Voter Registration Day, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mandy Gonzalez, Miguel Cervantes and more sang out a reimagined version of the show's opening number "Alexander Hamilton." Instead of telling the story of how the historic Hamilton made his way to America, the lyrics were updated to be about the importance of checking voter registration status, staying home and safe due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and more. Learn more about the project by checking out WhenWeAllVote.org/Hamilton and be sure to watch the video below!

 

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Taylor Iman Jones

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 24 2020 @ 12:58 pm

Taylor Iman Jones stops by to chat about her new single and upcoming Broadway Buskers concert.