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Cabaret & Concert News
Read news about cabaret and concert appearances by your favorite Broadway performers.
Benefits and Galas
Concert Honoring Late Rebecca Luker Will Feature Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Judy Kuhn, More
By Andrew Gans | 03/05/2021
Becca
, with music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Joseph Thalken, will benefit ALS research.
Sponsored Content
There's Still Time to Catch Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, Tituss Burgess, More in
Upon These Shoulders
By Dan Meyer | 03/01/2021
The Black Theatre Coalition streaming concert explores the past, present, and future of Black artistry.
Sponsored Content
Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, Tituss Burgess, More Star in
Upon These Shoulders
February 27
By Dan Meyer | 02/27/2021
The Black Theatre Coalition streaming concert explores the past, present, and future of Black artistry.
Sponsored Content
Tune-In Reminder:
Upon These Shoulders
Debuts February 27
By Dan Meyer | 02/26/2021
The streaming concert explores Black artistry past, present, and future.
Broadway Cares
Lea Salonga, Deborah Cox, Stephanie J. Block, More Set for Virtual Edition of
Broadway Backwards
By Andrew Gans | 02/24/2021
The annual concert benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
Cabaret & Concert News
Free
Broadway's Future Songbook
Concert, Spotlighting New Musical
You Wish!,
Streams February 22
By Andrew Gans | 02/22/2021
The musical features a book and score by Kyle Segar and David Kornfeld.
Sponsored Content
Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, More Join
Upon These Shoulders
Concert
By Dan Meyer | 02/19/2021
The lineup also now includes Lilli Cooper, Tituss Burgess, and Michael R. Jackson.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Grammy Winner Melissa Manchester February 17
By Andrew Gans | 02/17/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Cabaret & Concert News
Andrea Marcovicci Celebrates Valentine's Day February 14 With Free Concert Benefiting The Actors Fund
By Andrew Gans | 02/14/2021
The stage and screen star performs the songs of Jerome Kern.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Presents
Harmony 2021
Gala, With Cyndi Lauper, Ann Harada, Frenchie Davis, Nick Adams
By Andrew Gans | 02/13/2021
The February 13 stream of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's series benefits New York Gay Men's Chorus, Youth Pride Chorus, and Tonewall.
Benefits and Galas
Lilli Cooper and Denée Benton Star in Virtual Concert of
Haley at Therapy
, Benefiting Broadway Cares, February 8
By Andrew Gans | 02/08/2021
Penned by Josh Canfield, the new musical offers
a comedic look into one woman’s first therapy session.
Cabaret & Concert News
Daniel J. Watts, Brandon Victor Dixon, Amber Iman, More Set for
Upon These Shoulders
Black History Month Event
By Dan Meyer | 02/01/2021
The February 27 stream is co-presented by Black Theatre Coalition and Playbill.
Theatre Alternatives
Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch February 1-5
By Talaura Harms | 02/01/2021
N'Kenge stars in a musical TV pilot, conversations with Shaina Taub and André De Shields, and more online offerings this week.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Bryan Batt, Gerry McIntyre, Brad Oscar, More January 29
By Andrew Gans | 01/29/2021
Christine Pedi is the guest host for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.
Classic Arts News
Shoshana Bean, Michael McElroy, Tapped for 2nd MasterVoices
Myths and Hymns
Installment
By Logan Culwell-Block | 01/28/2021
The streaming series based on Adam Guettel's song cycle continues February 24 with "Work."
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Wilson Cruz, Lesli Margherita, More January 28
By Andrew Gans | 01/28/2021
Jack Plotnick is the guest host for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Lea Salonga, Alan Menken, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara January 26
By Andrew Gans | 01/26/2021
Nina West is the guest host for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.
Video
Watch Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Brenda Braxton, Mandy Gonzalez, More Perform a Virtual 'All That Jazz'
By Andrew Gans | 01/25/2021
The performance was part of the January 24
Save Birdland
fundraiser.
Cabaret & Concert News
Broadway’s Black Voices of the Future
Concert Streams January 25
By Andrew Gans | 01/25/2021
The free concert spotlights the work of up-and-coming Black composers and lyricists.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Jessie Mueller, Bebe Neuwirth, Keala Settle, and More January 22
By Andrew Gans | 01/22/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Ann Harada, Frenchie Davis, Nick Adams, More Set for Gay Men's Chorus'
Harmony
Concert
By Andrew Gans | 01/21/2021
The annual Valentine's Day-themed fundraiser will stream on Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's
Stars in the House.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Welcomes Liz Callaway and Marc Shaiman January 16
By Andrew Gans | 01/16/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates
Myths and Hymns
January 13 With Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, Renée Fleming, More
By Andrew Gans | 01/13/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Industry News
Write Out Loud Songwriting Competition, Origin of Viral 'Little Miss Perfect,' Announces 2021 Contest
By Dan Meyer | 01/13/2021
The program, co-founded by Tony nominee Taylor Louderman, seeks emerging musical theatre writers.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates Donna McKechnie and the American Dance Machine January 8
By Andrew Gans | 01/08/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 8–10
By Talaura Harms | 01/08/2021
Tributes to David Bowie and Jerry Herman,
West End Bares
, and more.
Theatre Alternatives
In the News: Lena Hall and Michael C. Hall to Salute David Bowie, Michael Urie and Ann Harada Tapped for
Smithtown,
More
By Talaura Harms | 01/06/2021
Plus: Watch the trailer for Opera Philadelphia's
Soldier Songs.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Offers
An Evening of Hope
January 6 With Jose Llana and Javier Colon
By Andrew Gans | 01/06/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Presents a Game Night January 1
By Andrew Gans | 01/01/2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series begins a new year.
Benefits and Galas
It's Game Night on
Stars in the House
December 26
By Andrew Gans | 12/26/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Cabaret & Concert News
Sarah Brightman and Andrew Lloyd Webber Reunite December 20 for
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
By Andrew Gans | 12/20/2020
The streaming holiday concert features a little-heard tune penned by Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the 1974 thriller
The Odessa File.
Cabaret & Concert News
Josh Groban Holiday Concert Streams Live December 19
By Andrew Gans | 12/19/2020
The
Great Comet
Tony nominee also recently released his newest album,
Harmony
.
Cabaret & Concert News
New York City's Gay Men's Chorus Presents
Sweet Is the Sound: A Holiday at Home With (Chosen) Family
Beginning December 18
By Talaura Harms | 12/18/2020
L Morgan Lee hosts the online concert, also featuring the a cappella group Tonewall.
Cabaret & Concert News
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch December 18-20
By Talaura Harms | 12/18/2020
Holiday concerts from Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, and Andrea McArdle—and more online offerings this weekend.
Cabaret & Concert News
Idina Menzel, George Salazar, Elizabeth Stanley, Javier Muñoz Star in
You’re a Green One, Mr. Finch
December 18
By Dan Meyer | 12/18/2020
The Broadway Green Alliance concert streams on Playbill.com.
Broadway News
Original Video Creators Tapped to Provide Music for
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
; Lucy Moss to Direct
By Dan Meyer | 12/17/2020
Emily Jacobsen, Danny Bernstein, Daniel Mertzlufft, and Gabbi Bolt are among those whose pieces are included.
Off-Broadway News
Annaleigh Ashford, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Michael Urie, More Are Part of New York Theatre Workshop's
Holiday Follies
December 16
By Andrew Gans | 12/16/2020
NYTW Tow Playwright-in-Residence and 2020-2021 Artistic Instigator Victor I. Cazares penned the evening.
Sponsored Content
Karen Olivo, Ramin Karimloo, Carolee Carmello, More Star in
Home For the Holidays
December 15
By Dan Meyer | 12/15/2020
Jelani Remy hosts the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS streaming benefit, sponsored by Cadillac.
Film & TV News
Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, More Featured in PBS Concert Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald, Premiering December 15
By Andrew Gans | 12/15/2020
Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas With Vanessa Williams
was filmed with a small, socially distanced audience in D.C.
Cabaret & Concert News
Watch Stream of Broadway Inspirational Voices' Starry Holiday Concert December 13
By Andrew Gans | 12/13/2020
Special guests include Tony winners Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, and Leslie Odom Jr.
Cabaret & Concert News
Shoshana Bean's Virtual Apollo Theater Concert, Featuring Jeremy Jordan, Daniel J. Watts, Gavin Creel, More, Premieres December 12
By Andrew Gans | 12/12/2020
The concert at the famed Harlem venue is streamed worldwide.
Cabaret & Concert News
Kelli O'Hara Holiday Concert Streams December 12
By Logan Culwell-Block | 12/12/2020
Presented by the University of Connecticut,
The
King and I
Tony winner sings a mix of showtunes and holiday favorites.
Off-Broadway News
Shereen Ahmed, Melissa Errico, Max von Essen, More Star in
Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen
Beginning December 11
By Andrew Gans | 12/11/2020
Artistic Director Charlotte Moore helms the Irish Repertory Theatre presentation.
Cabaret & Concert News
Liz Callaway's
Home for the Holidays
Concert Will Stream Beginning December 11
By Andrew Gans | 12/10/2020
The evening, featuring the Tony-nominated actor, was filmed at the Bedford Playhouse.
Cabaret & Concert News
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
Streaming Concert to Benefit The Actors Fund
By Dan Meyer | 12/09/2020
The Seaview Productions event builds off of the crowdsourced social media sensation.
Industry News
In the News: Christian Borle and Michael Potts Join Fox's
Prodigal Son
, a Holiday Album From Jessica Vosk, More
By Talaura Harms | 12/08/2020
Plus: Marisha Wallace plans a U.K. concert tour for fall 2021.
Benefits and Galas
Stars in the House
Celebrates the Holidays With Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway December 5
By Andrew Gans | 12/05/2020
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.
Sponsored Content
Tony Winner André De Shields Hosts
Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day
December 1
By Dan Meyer | 12/01/2020
The Gilead Sciences-sponsored concert event streams on Playbill at 8 PM.
Broadway Cares
Norm Lewis, Lena Hall, Nathan Lane, More Headline December 1 Streaming Benefit of
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
By Andrew Gans | 12/01/2020
The virtual production of the Bill Russell and Janet Hood musical revue benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Benefits and Galas
Adrienne Warren, Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis, More Join Jim Brickman November 28 for Holiday Concert Benefiting The Actors Fund
By Andrew Gans | 11/28/2020
The Broadway favorites are also featured on Brickman's new recording,
Brickman for Broadway Christmas.
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