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Six Announces Extension Through April 2021 Ahead of West End Return

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 24 2020 @ 10:04 am

As previously reported, the hit musical Six is slated to be the first West End musical to reopen since theaters shut down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the national lockdown in England, the production is now scheduled to begin performances at the Lyric Theatre on December 5. Originally planned to play through January 31, 2021, Six has already extended its run to April 18, 2021.

Six will run for nine shows per week at the Lyric Theatre, where capacity has been reduced to 50 percent to comply with the latest COVID-19 guidelines. In addition to hand sanitation, face coverings and track and trace, other measures will include contactless tickets, temperature testing and the deep clean and sanitation of the theater.

The U.K. touring production is also aiming to resume delayed performances at the Lowry in Salford beginning on December 4; this will be determined by COVID-19 guidelines. "Audiences are obviously desperate to get back to the theater," producers Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles said in a statement. "We hope that after several false starts, we will be able to proceed in London and Salford as planned.”

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

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 24 2020 @ 10:00 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!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
The Liz Swados Project Celebration @ 8PM ET
Celebrate the new tribute album to four-time Tony nominee Liz Swados with this free event. The night will also feature the world premiere of a new music video produced, directed and starring Beetlejuice's Sophia Anne Caruso. Broadway favorites Damon Daunno, Amber Gray, Stephanie Hsu, Tony winner Ali Stroker and more also appear.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Raising Arizona Premieres
Alison Pill and Zachary Levi headline Joel and Ethan Coen's Raising Arizona as part of the Pandemic Players' series of streamed charity “table reads” of classic films, TV shows, radio plays and more. This first production benefits Covenant House.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Premieres @ 3PM ET
San Diego’s The Old Globe’s 23rd annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be presented by KPBS Radio in San Diego as a free audio-only production. Starring Edward Watts for the fourth time, the show will play for four nights: November 26, …

Christmas Panto In The Pandemic

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: November 24 2020 @ 9:46 am

It seems you can’t keep England’s antic, anarchic holiday tradition down, even as disease stalks the land. Chris Wiegand talks to producers who are putting their pantos on film and in car parks. – The Guardian

Broadway Songs to Feel Thankful For

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: November 24 2020 @ 2:54 am

Thanksgiving is a special holiday, that can mean something different to everyone. Whether you associate this holiday with a plentiful feast, spending important time with family, or even just taking a break from the every day, we take this time to spread thanks and appreciation to those around us. This playlist brings together the feelings…

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2020 Holiday Book Guide for Theater Lovers

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: November 24 2020 @ 1:31 am

Your guide to the newest and best theater books of 2020. How to put this? The year 2020 was…not the best for theater lovers. Performances were shut down and live theatre was unavailable. Zoom readings and the like are fun and we’ve watched them all. But they are unfortunately not live theater and what’s a…

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