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ABC’s The Disney Holiday Singalong to Reunite Casts of Disney on Broadway

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: November 13 2020 @ 1:15 pm

For the first time since Broadway’s shutdown, Disney Theatrical Production’s Broadway casts of The Lion King, Aladdin, and the North American touring company of Frozen will reunite for ABC’s third iteration of the Singalong series. The Disney Holiday Singalong will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and is slated to premiere on November 30 at 8 PM ET…

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Despite The Pandemic, Steppenwolf Is Building An Entire New Theater

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: November 13 2020 @ 12:01 pm

“In March of last year, Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre officially announced its campus expansion: a new $54 million theater-in-the-round. Back then, theaters still staged live shows and cared not for streaming video. Zoom was a comic-book term.” Chris Jones goes on a hard-hat tour of the building-in-progress and talks with artistic director Anna D. Shapiro about […]

Exclusive! Michael James Scott Announces Debut Album A Fierce Christmas: 'My Protest is Joy'

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 13 2020 @ 10:30 am

Michael James Scott is making our holiday wishes come true! The Aladdin star is releasing his first studio album, A Fierce Christmas, on December 1 with the first single "Christmas Time is Here" premiering on November 23. A Fierce Christmas is giving new life to classic holiday tunes by showing off Scott's gospel and Broadway roots. Scott's debut album will be available on all music platforms.

"I've been wanting to do an album for a long time, especially a Christmas album," Scott told Broadway.com. "The plan was never to do it during a pandemic. My husband has ties to a label in my hometown of Orlando and was like, 'We're going to do this. You have to do this.' It was serendipitous how it all came together. I was able to go down and record for two weeks and have musicians from New York work remotely. It was incredible to see."

For Scott, there was more to A Fierce Christmas than just making an album; he's making a statement. "This whole process I've been thinking about how my protest is joy," he said. "Broadway is shut down, my very close friends are out of work, and the country is in a racial awakening. This is Michael …

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 13 2020 @ 10:17 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, NOVEMBER 13
Twelfth Night: Welcome to Our Table Begins @ 8PM ET
Shipwrecks, mistaken identities and mouth-watering desserts are delivered directly to audience members' kitchens in this immersive livestream benefiting the Food Bank For New York City.
Tickets & More Info

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Premieres
Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad and Anika Noni Rose star in this musical Christmas film. Whitaker plays legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle whose trusted apprentice (Key) steals his most prized creation.
Watch on Netflix

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles on Great Performances
This documentary tells the story of one of Broadway's most beloved musicals and explores its relevance in the world over more than half a century.
Watch on PBS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Women of Broadway Concert Series: Laura Benanti @ 7PM ET
Tony winner Laura Benanti performs a virtual concert as part of the Women of Broadway concert series. Interested viewers are encouraged to purchase tickets through their local partner nonprofit organization, which include Boise State University, …

Stagehand Falls To Death In Mothballed Broadway Theater

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: November 13 2020 @ 8:33 am

“The 54-year-old man fell from [a] narrow, raised platform [with a ladder] alongside the stage around 8:45 a.m. while performing routine maintenance, the police said. … [He] was an employee of the Shubert Organization, which operates the Winter Garden Theater, and was not affiliated with Beetlejuice, the last show to play there.” – The New […]