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Feel Alive & Watch Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis' New Music Video

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 17 2020 @ 3:01 pm

It's always a good day when a stage favorite releases new music. Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis, who made his mark appearing on the fourth season of American Idol, dropped a music video for the tune "Try" from his recently released album Until I'm Wanted. The rock song tells the story of a love for a daughter and shows off Maroulis' vocals that will leave you wanting more. Known for earning a Tony nomination for his leading turn in Rock of Ages (which named him Broadway.com's 2009 Star of the Year), and starring in 2013's Jekyll & Hyde, Until I'm Wanted marks Maroulis' third studio album. P.S. It's Maroulis' birthday today, so watch below as a gift to yourself and him!

Odds & Ends: Lin-Manuel Miranda Among Presenters for 2020 Emmy Awards & More

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 17 2020 @ 2:43 pm

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

Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Starry Emmy Presenter Lineup
Though the 2020 Emmy winners may not be heading up to the podium due to the coronavirus pandemic, the evening celebrating the best in television still calls for starry presenters. As previously reported, the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air on September 20 at 8PM ET on ABC. Winners will accept awards remotely. According to Variety, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sterling K. Brown, Laverne Cox and RuPaul are among the stars who have recently joined the presenters list.

Dates Announced for National Theatre's First Live Play
The U.K.'s National Theatre previously announced that it will resume socially distant performances in the Olivier Theatre this fall. Giles Terera, who won an Olivier Award for Hamilton, is set to star in Clint Dyer and Roy Williams' solo play Death of England: Delroy with Dyer directing the show. The Olivier Theatre is being significantly remodeled in order to stage a season of performances in the round, which will achieve an audience capacity of almost 500 while maintaining social distancing guidelines. The National Theatre will reopen to audiences beginning on …

Could Ancient Theatres Provide A Model For COVID-Safe Venues Today?

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: September 17 2020 @ 2:01 pm

“In the relationship between ancient theater architecture and nature, one can discern in the Greco-Roman school of thought a particular interest in creating the conditions for a salubrious experience of drama. … As an extant example of a remote, outdoor theater flushed with fresh air, Epidaurus has become something of a touch point for theater […]

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 17 2020 @ 1:59 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 films, TV shows and more!

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
#MeToo: Sexist Songs Reclaimed by Righteous Feminists @ 9PM ET
A virtual concert hosted by Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show) benefiting Abortion Access Front and featuring Tony winner Laura Benanti (right), Peppermint (left), Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s, Margaret Cho and more.
Register here

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Ratched Premieres
Ryan Murphy unveils his latest, a showcase for Sarah Paulson that tells the backstory of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Nurse Ratched. Bonus: a Broadway-friendly cast, including Jon Jon Briones, Harriet Harris, Cynthia Nixon, Sophie Okonedo, Finn Wittrock and many more.
Watch on Netflix

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Sharon D. Clarke @ TBD
The Olivier Award winner, who has dazzled in musicals like Ghost and Caroline, or Change, live-streamed in concert from …

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Broadway Composer Will Van Dyke of BROADWAY BUSKERS

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: September 17 2020 @ 1:34 pm

Broadway composer Will Van Dyke chats with Beth Stevens about his upcoming concert with BROADWAY BUSKERS.