What To Do (Without Broadway!): A Day-to-Day Schedule
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, FEBRUARY 26
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Premieres
Penned by Richard Hough and Ben Morales Frost, this new musical explores the world of a sorcerer and his rebellious daughter, as she discovers the possibilities of her newfound magical powers. This stream is available through March 14.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
André De Shields Is Frederick Douglass: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory @ 7PM ET
Tony winner André De Shields (above) performs his acclaimed show exploring the life and achievements of the great emancipator, Frederick Douglass.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Gatsby – A Musical @ 2:30PM ET
West End stars Jodie Steele, Liam Doyle,and Joe Frost star in this concert of Gatsby – A Musical. Filmed on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall, the production is available to watch through February 28.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
The Typists @ 7PM ET
Married acting couple Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole (above) star in a live reading of Murray Schisgal's play benefiting Williamstown Theatre Festival. The one-act work follows the developing romance between new co-workers, a married man and his unmarried supervisor.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
The Cherry Orchard: A New Media Workshop @ 8PM ET
Adapted from Anton Chekhov’s play and recordings of the playwright's letters and dreams, this interactive online theater experience accesses Chekhov’s imagined desktop computer, where viewers discover six of his classic characters living in a virtual space searching for happiness. The cast includes Jessica Hecht (above), Melanie Moore, Mikhail Baryshnikov and more.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Chickens and Biscuits @ 8:00PM ET
Michael Urie (above), Carly Hughes and Janet Hubert star in a reading of Douglas Lyons' Chickens and Biscuits to benefit the Next Wave Initiative. The comedy tells the story of two sisters willing to put their differences aside to bury their father and what happens when they discover they have a secret third sister. The production is available to watch through March 3.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Timothy Graphenreed Memorial @ 5:30PM ET
Lillias White, Phylicia Rashad, George Faison, S. Epatha Merkerson and more celebrate Timothy Graphenreed (above), the longtime musical and dance arranger who wrote songs for The Wiz, in a virtual memorial.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
The Seth Concert Series: Brian Stokes Mitchell @ 3PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (above) for a live concert.
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MONDAY, MARCH 1
Live at The Lortel Series: Robyn Hurder @ 7PM
Moulin Rouge Tony nominee Robyn Hurder joins Eric Ostrow and co-hosts Joy DeMichelle, John-Andrew Morrison and Daphne Rubin-Vega for an interview and audience Q&A.
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MONDAY, MARCH 1
Julius Caesar Episode 2 @ 7PMET
Tony nominee Patrick Page (above) stars as the titular character in this audio play of the Shakespeare tragedy presented by Shakespeare@ Home. This is the second episode in the four-part series.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 2
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love @ 8PM ET
New York Theatre Workshop’s 2021 Annual Gala celebrates the Tony & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent in honor of the 25th anniversary of the musical’s first performance. With direction by Andy Señor Jr., the night features original stars Idina Menzel (above), Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Byron Utley as well as Brandon Victor Dixon, Neil Patrick Harris, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Tracie Thoms and more.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
Sir Ian McKellen in Conversation @ 12:00PM ET
Stage and screen star Ian McKellen discusses his acclaimed career with John F. Andrews in this benefit for the National Arts Club.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 4
2021 gglassquerade unGALA @ 8PM ET
David Schwimmer (above), Stephen Colbert, Anthony Fleming III and more appear in Lookingglass Theatre Company’s annual gala, where the stars showcase their time at the Tony-winning company.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 4
Guarantee Releases
Tony nominee Joshua Henry (above) releases his debut solo EP record, which features the lead single “Hold Me.”
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SUNDAY, MARCH 7
Unremarkable! @ 8PM ET
Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles (above), Marc delaCruz, Stephanie Hsu, Gianna Yanelli and more join songwriting team Melissa Li and Kit Yan for a special concert as the duo shares stories about their relationship and working process through song.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 7
The Seth Concert Series: Eva Noblezada @ 3PM ET
Two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (above) joins Seth Rudestsky for a night of song and chat.
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MONDAY, MARCH 8
Julius Caesar Episode 3 @ 7PMET
Tony nominee Patrick Page (above) stars as the titular character in this audio play of the Shakespeare classic presented by Shakespeare@ Home. This is the third episode of the four-part series.
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MONDAY, MARCH 8
Mill Girls Releases
This new musical, with music and lyrics by Diana Lawrence and a book by Samantha Beach, releases its interactive EP in celebration of International Women’s Day. Featuring Nikki Renée Daniels (above), Alysha Deslorieuxmand Nikhil Saboo, the musical follows the young women who worked in the 1840s Lowell, MA textile mills and how they created America’s first women’s literary magazine.
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MONDAY, MARCH 8
Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy @ 8PM ET
Patrick Cassidy hosts a 30-year reunion of the original cast and creative team of Stephen Sondheim (above) and John Weidman's musical Assassins. The free event reunites cast members Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Annie Golden, Lyn Greene, Jonathan Hadary, Eddie Korbich, Terrence Mann, Debra Monk, William Parry and Lee Wilkof. Also joining are director Jerry Zaks, musical director Paul Gemignani, and orchestrator Michael Starobin.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 12
Treason the Musical Online Concert Stream Begins
West End stars Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett and more appear in this concert of Ricky Allan and Kieran Lynn's musical Treason, which follows the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 in which Guy Fawkes and his anarchist supporters tried to blow up the U.K. Halls of Parliament. The concert was filmed at Cadogan Hall in London.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 12
Love Letter to Liza: A 75th Birthday Tribute Celebration @ 8PM ET
Joel Grey, Chita Rivera, Harry Connick Jr., Jonathan Groff, Andrew Rannells, Nathan Lane and more come together for a celebration in honor of the legendary Liza Minnelli’s (above) birthday.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Our Home, Your Home @ 7:30PM ET
Tony winner Ali Stroker (above), Jack Antonoff, Dionne Warwick and more perform for Bergen Performing Arts Center’s annual gala and premiere fundraising event.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 13
The Year of Magical Thinking @ 7PM ET
Tony nominee Kathleen Chalfant (above) stars in the stage adaptation of Joan Didion's memoir The Year of Magical Thinking, which explores the year following the death of Didion's husband. A talkback will follow the solo performance, which is a benefit for Keen Company.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 14
The Seth Concert Series: Emily Skinner @ 3PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts Tony nominee Emily Skinner (above) for a live concert and conversation.
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MONDAY, MARCH 15
The Last Five Years Begins
Broadway’s Nasia Thomas (above) and Nicholas Edwards star in a streaming production of The Last Five Years. Directed by Tony winner Jason Michael Webb, the Jason Robert Brown musical streams for 16 performances from March 15-28.
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MONDAY, MARCH 15
Julius Caesar Episode 4 @ 7PMET
Tony nominee Patrick Page (above) stars as the titular character in this audio play of the Shakespeare classic presented by Shakespeare@ Home. This is the final episode of the four-part series.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 16
The Picture of Dorian Gray Airs
Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch (above), Joanna Lumley, Russell Tovey, Emma McDonald and Stephen Fry star in Henry Filloux-Bennett’s drama that follows Dorian Gray as he makes a deal for his social star to never fade. Audiences can watch the production through March 31.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
The Show Must Go On! Live at the Palace Theatre Begins
For four performances, the stars of West End shows, including Wicked, Six, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Come From Away, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet and more will perform from the Palace Theatre to benefit Acting For Others and the Fleabag Support Fund.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 18
The Sound Inside Releases
Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman (above) reprise their roles in this audio production of Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside, which earned six Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, for its 2019 Broadway run.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Country Comfort Premieres on Netflix
American Idol, Smash and Broadway alum Katharine McPhee (above) stars as Bailey in this Netflix series about an aspiring country singer who takes a job as a nanny for a cowboy named Beau and his five children.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 19
ISAAC@CAFECARLYLE @ 8PM ET
Tony nominee Justin Vivian Bond (above) joins Isaac Mizrahi for the fourth and final show of his concert series.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 21
The Seth Concert Series: Jackie Hoffman @ 3PM ET
Hilarious stage favorite Jackie Hoffman (above) joins host Seth Rudestky for a night of song and chat.
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MONDAY, MARCH 22
Galatea Begins @ 7:30 PM ET
Broadway’s Ty Defoe (above) stars in a live reading of MJ Kaufman’s play about a trans love story set against the backdrop of a climate crisis. Will Davis directs the reading, which also stars Jo Lampert, Eve Lindley, Aneesh Sheth, Futaba Shioda and TL Thompson.
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MONDAY, MARCH 22
BKLYN – The Musical Releases
Sejal Keshwala, Emma Kingston, Newtion Matthews, Jamie Muscato and Marisha Wallace star in this filmed stage production of the Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson musical. Filmed at London’s Ugly Duck space, the musical follows a troupe of street performers telling stories from their lives. Audiences can watch the performance online through April 4.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 23
Fully Committed Airs
Stage and screen star Maulik Pancholy (above) stars in George Street Playhouse’s production of Becky Mode’s solo comedy, which is available to watch through April 11.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Black Matter Releases
West End Hamilton Olivier Award winner Giles Terera stars in a streaming production of his new song cycle. Filmed at Crazy Coqs, Terera chronicles the changes he saw happening outside his window in London during quarantine as a way to answer the question, “How do we communicate in this atmosphere?”
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THURSDAY, MARCH 25
Paradise Blue Premieres
Dominique Morisseau’s play premieres as part of the partnership between Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater. Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Paradise Blue stars André Holland (above), Kristolyn Lloyd, Simone Missick, Keith Randolph Smith and 2020 Tony nominee Blair Underwood.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 25
For Pete’s Sake Virtual Experience @ 7PM ET
Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez (above) and Hugh Panero join Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves for a night benefitting Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, a nonprofit that serves adult cancer patients and their families.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Once On This Island Vinyl Releases
A special-edition orange vinyl cast recording of the Tony-winning Once On This Island is available. The set includes a special album insert with photos from the Broadway production and full billing, plus a gatefold cover, complete with show artwork, track list, album notes and additional production photos.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 27
Rise Up with Arts @ 3:30PM ET
Moulin Rouge Tony nominees Aaron Tveit (above) and Robyn Hurder join a starry cast of performers for a variety show broadcasting live from London on World Theatre Day. Those also participating include Ricky Rojas, Kerry Ellis and more.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 28
The Seth Concert Series: Ashley Spencer and Kara Lindsay @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts stage stars (and best pals) Ashley Spencer and Kara Lindsay (above) for a joint concert celebration.
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MONDAY, MARCH 29
Trouble in Mind @ 7PM ET
Patrice Johnson Chevannes and David Harbour (above) star in this filmed reading of Alice Childress' powerful play. Trouble in Mind focuses on six actors gathering in a Broadway theater to rehearse an anti-lynching play, written and directed by white artists. Audiences can view the reading through April 4.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 30
Broadway Backwards @ 8PM ET
Stephanie J. Block, Lea Salonga, Matt Bomer, Darren Criss, Cynthia Erivo, Joshua Henry and more come together for this virtual edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’s annual event featuring Broadway stars performing numbers in which they would not normally be cast. Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jenn Collela host the night that combine past performances as well as new ones.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 1
Wish You Were Here Releases
The world premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s new work releases as part of the partnership between Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater. Nikki Massoud, Marjan Neshat (above), Nazanin Nour, Artemis Pebdani, and Roxanna Hope Radja star in the podcast production directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 2
Amour Airs
Derrick Baskin, Drew Gehling, Kara Lindsay, Kevin Massey, Adam Pascal, Christiani Pitts, Rachel York and more star in this virtual production of Amour. Originally premiering in 2002, the Tony-nominated musical (which ran for 17 performances) tells the story of a magical Parisian.
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MONDAY, APRIL 5
Fearless Launch @ 7PM ET
Hamilton and In the Heights friends Mandy Gonzalez and Lin-Manuel Miranda (above) reunite in honor of the release of Gonzalez’s first book.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala @ 7PM ET
Marisa Tomei (above), Jesse Tyler Ferguson, John Lithgow, Michael R. Jackson, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo and more are participating in this annual fundraising celebration. The gala includes an interactive VIP pre-show for event sponsors and virtual table buyers and features musical performances and special appearances.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 8
Row Premieres
Grace McLean (above), John Ellison Conlee, Tamika Lawrence, John McGinty and more star in the world premiere of this musical. With a book by Daniel Goldstein and music and lyrics by Dawn Landes, Row is inspired by A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden McClure and is part of the partnership between Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 13
Shadow/Land @ 7PM ET
Michelle Wilson (above), Te'Era Coleman, Lizan Mitchell, Lance E. Nichols, Lori Elizabeth Parquet,and Sunni Patterson star in the world premiere of Erika Dickerson-Despenza's audio play. The drama is set amidst the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and is part of the Public Theater’s digital stage.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 13
LILYVILLE: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I've Played Releases
Four-time Tony and two-time Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh (above) releases her memoir, which is published by Hachette Books. Feldshuh reflects on her extraordinary life in the best way she knows how: as a play.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Two Sisters and a Piano Airs
Emmy winner Jimmy Smits (above) stars in a streaming production of Nilo Cruz's 1999 play presented by the new streaming theater company New Normal Rep. Cruz also serves as director for the work that follows follows two sisters serving time under house arrest in Cuba, and the lieutenant assigned to their case who falls in love with one of them.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Romeo & Juliet Premieres
Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor(above) star in a film of London’s National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet. It premieres on PBS as part of the Great Performances series.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Brutal Imagination Premieres
Stars Joe Morton and Sally Murphy (above) reprise their roles for this audio production of Cornelius Eady’s play, which premiered at the Vineyard Theater in 2002.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
Drama Releases
Tony-winning set designer David Rockwell (above) shares his creative process along with interviews with his collaborators like producer Jordan Roth, playwright/performer Anna Deavere Smith and more.
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FRIDAY, MAY 14
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Premieres
The second season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, written by Broadway’s Tim Federle, premieres on Disney+. Broadway’s Andrew Barth Feldman and Roman Banks join the returning cast that features Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Joe Serafini, Mark St. Cyr and Kate Reinders.
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SUNDAY, MAY 16
Miscast21 Premieres
MCC Theater hosts its annual gala online for the second year in a row. The free broadcast features the biggest stars of stage and screen singing songs from roles in which they would never traditionally be cast. Theater fans from around the world are also joining the celebration.
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TUESDAY, MAY 25
Playing the Palace Releases
Playwright Paul Rudnick (above) releases his new LGBTQ+ romance novel about a New York event planner and England’s gay Crown Prince, Edgar.
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THURSDAY, JULY 15
2021 Jimmy Awards
This national talent showcase celebrates high school students from across the country and features dynamic ensemble and solo performances. Presented by the Broadway League Foundation, 20 scholarships are set to be awarded at this year's show.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
Putting It Together Releases
Three-time Tony winner James Lapine (above) releases a book about the creative process on one of his most beloved musicals: Sunday in the Park with George! Putting It Together: How Stephen Sondheim and I Created 'Sunday in the Park with George'. It takes readers inside the two-year process of turning Georges Seurat’s masterwork Sunday on the Island of La Grand Jatte into a Broadway musical.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Remember to Dream, Ebere Releases
Tony winner Cynthia Erivo (above) releases her first book for young readers that tells the tale of a mother and child and the dreams they build together.
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