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April 2021 Streaming Guide: Dreamgirls, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, More to Watch at Home
This month, a slew of films that inspired stage adaptations are coming to streaming from Legally Blonde to The Color Purple. In addition, at least two stage-to-screen works, Dreamgirls and August: Osage County, are now available to watch.
Look Back at Diane Paulus’ Revival of Hair on Broadway
Following a Public Theater concert in 2007, the 2009 revival of Hair opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre March 31 after beginning preview performances March 6. The revival, starring Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Sasha Allen, and more, ran for 519 performances, concluding it’s run June 27, 2010. The Diane Paulus-helmed production would go on to earn eight Tony Award nominations including a win for Best Revival of a Musical.
17 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home
This article has been updated as of March 29, 2021.
While it used to be a rare treat when a Broadway show was filmed live on stage, it’s become more and more common today—great news for Broadway fans!
Celebrate Disney’s Newsies’ Journey to Broadway
Disney’s hit musical Newsies opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre March 29. Directed by Jeff Calhoun with choreography by Christopher Gattelli, the production played 16 previews and 1,004 performances before closing August 24, 2014. Newsies earned eight Tony Award nominations and won Best Original Score and Best Choreography.
Listen to Celia Keenan-Bolger and Phillipa Soo in Latest Episode of Sunday Pancakes
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The latest episode of Celia Keenan-Bolger’s new podcast, Sunday Pancakes, features Hamilton Tony nominee Phillipa Soo. In “Prioritizing Your Personal Life,” the pair talk about the ongoing struggle to improve our work-life balance and tools to ensure you can continue to make space for your own needs.
Look Back at Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, and More in Gypsy on Broadway
Following its concert presentation at City Center Encores! in 2007, Gypsy returned to Broadway, opening at the St. James Theatre on March 27, 2008. The revival, directed by librettist Arthur Laurents, played 27 previews and 332 performances before closing on January 11, 2008. The production garnered seven Tony Awards, winning three: Best Actress in a Musical for Patti LuPone, Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Laura Benanti, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Boyd Gaines.
Women’s History Month Quiz: The Songwriters
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Take this short quiz celebrating some of the women who write the songs that make the Great White Way sing. Need to brush up first? Here’s a study guide.
Click through the gallery below to see how much you know about some milestone moments in Broadway history.
Women’s History Month Quiz: The Songwriters
Finishing the Hat: Honor Stephen Sondheim With These 15 Brilliant Lyrics
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Seminal composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim celebrated his birthday March 22. Known for his complex compositions and clever wordplay, Sondheim has earned eight Tony Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement honor in 2008, as well as eight Grammy Awards, one Academy Award, and a Pulitzer throughout his six-decade career on Broadway.
In honor of the musical theatre luminary, we are looking back at some of our favorite Sondheim lyrics.
Finishing the Hat: Honor Stephen Sondheim With These 15 Brilliant Lyrics
In the News: Southwark Playhouse to Stream Dave Malloy’s Preludes, David Rockwell Tapped to Design the Oscars
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Read on for more headlines you may have missed in today’s news.
London’s Southwark Playhouse Will Live Stream Concert Production of Preludes
A concert production of Dave Malloy’s Preludes will live stream for three performances only from London’s Southwark Playhouse May 7-8.. Malloy (a Tony nominee for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) has written a brand new song for the piece, which will get its world premiere in the Southwark concert production. Alex Sutton directs the cast that includes Rebecca Caine, Norton James, Georgia Louise, Tom Noyes, Keith Ramsay and Steven Serlin. For schedule and ticketing, visit SouthwarkPlayhouse.co.uk.



















