Lockdown 2019 - Articles Page 22

The Barn Theatre have announced the extension and additional cast and creatives for their Shakespeare in lockdown series, Bard From The Barn.

Jason Alexander, Tony Danza, William Hurt, Kelli O'Hara, and Kathleen Turner will star in the new dramatic podcast series a?oeClosing the Distancea?? - a series of ten short pieces that explore the sudden and seemingly uncrossable distance between people caused by the societal issues of our current times: social-distancing, quarantine and isolation.

The Barn Theatre have announced a new virtual concert series showcasing the works of Britain's musical theatre composers, beginning with The Barn Theatre Presents: The Music of Daniel and Laura Curtis.

Check out the full list of winners for the Lortel Awards, and more!

A mini 3-minute episode of Good Omens has been released on YouTube, in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the original publication of Good Omens.

The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) today announced the Nominees for The 24th Annual Webby Awards

As part of the newly launched Royal Shakespeare Community initiative, artists from the Royal Shakespeare Company, who are currently unable to rehearse or perform, will lend a hand in helping to unlock Shakespeare for thousands of children and young people studying at home.

The Mercury Theatre Colchester last Saturday streamed their 2019 pantomime, Cinderella, to the public via YouTube Premiere, providing family friendly, at-home entertainment over the Easter period while the UK remains in lockdown.

In celebration of William Shakespeare's 456th birthday, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences.

Glasgow International has announced details of a new, digital programme in place of the 2020 festival, which has been postponed until 2021.

The original West End cast of Dreamgirls came together virtually from their homes, to bring you Dreamgirls Lockdown Live!

Following the recent announcement of its Autumn 2020 Season, the Belgrade Theatre has now launched an online programme of activity to inspire and entertain its audiences during the lockdown period. 

As we hunker down and wait for the world to return to what it was, many have refused to remain stagnant or let discouragement overtake them. This is especially true for Valerie David, a playwright, performer and three-time cancer survivor who now shares her beautiful story and gives us a new perspective on life in the midst of temporary darkness.

No stage, no problem! The cast of critically-acclaimed play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST launches Zoom-style web series during coronavirus lockdown.

Our response at HighTide has been to roll up our sleeves, launching our Lighthouse Programme four days after the theatres began to close. Our intention was straightforward: while it feels increasingly likely that life will never be quite the same again after this moment (nor should it be), we believe there will be a moment when artists and audiences will meet again. 

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have announced a new Shakespeare series which sees the Bard's beloved monologues reimagined to fit into modern day lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. The series will release a new monologue every weekday to the Barn Theatre's Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts, beginning 20th April 2020.

While venues across the UK have temporarily shut their doors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Belgrade Theatre is already looking forward to an exciting new season, offering plenty to look forward to once the lockdown is over.

The Mercury Theatre Colchester are thrilled to announce that they will be streaming their most recent Mercury Pantomime, Cinderella, to the public via YouTube Premiere this Easter weekend.

Yesterday brought us some epic videos, including one of Ben Platt and the tour cast of Dear Evan Hansen performing You Will Be Found! Also, Lin-Manuel Miranda was the guest on our Living Room Concerts series!

Singing sensation Billy Gilman talks with Stephen Mosher about cooking, streaming concerts, and the best classic Disney movie.

During the live entertainment shut-down in New York City people will need entertainment. Stephen Mosher starts a new series on Broadway World Cabaret - a regular playlist the puts a light on the talents who fill the stages of the clubs of NYC.

Cathy Weis Projects Announces The Spring 2020 Season Of SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY, an intimate series of performances, film screenings, readings, and discussions on Sunday evenings at WeisAcres.

Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to announce Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2020/21 Season with 15 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex. 

Theatr Clwyd today announces its Writers in Residence and Companies in Residence for 2020, as part of the TYFU|GROW Creative Development Programme. Writers' residencies have been awarded to Hannah Daniel, Katie Elin-Salt, Jennifer Lunn, Wyn Mason, Lisa Parry, and Kristian Phillips. Companies' residencies have been awarded to Archipelago, Francesca Goodridge and Dan Lloyd, PRIDD, and Signdance Collective.