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!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
On Stage at the Opera House @ 8PM ET
Though an exciting milestone to experience in person, fans don't have to be in Washington, D.C. to hear Renée Fleming and Vanessa Williams in front of the Kennedy Center's first live audience since March.
Watch Online
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Fame Reunion on Stars in the House @ 8PM ET
The cast of the hit TV series Fame, including Debbie Allen, Jesse Borrego, Michael Cerveris, Loretta Chandler, Lee Curreri, Erica Gimpel, Valerie Landsburg and PR Paul, reminisce about their time on the show and offer live performances.
Watch Online
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
A Conversation with Cast Members of Allegiance @ 8PM ET
Telly Leung, George Takei, Ellie Wang and more cast members of Broadway's Allegiance reunite for “How History, Location and Adversity Inform, Inspire and Influence Theatre" benefiting The Actors Fund. The night is hosted by e2e Treks - Hiking the Divide to Unite, a group bringing access and awareness of climate and culture through documentaries, podcasts and showcases of artists and Native communities.
Watch on Facebook or e2e's website.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Broadway Buskers @ 7PM ET
The Devil Wears Prada-bound star Taylor Iman Jones, Storm Thomas and baby chemist have the mic in this virtual concert series. Donations can be made to BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund or to the Broadway Advocacy Coalition.
Watch Online
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The Boys in the Band Premieres
This landmark script by the late Mart Crowley about a group of gay friends in 1968 New York City has never felt fresher than in the hands of director Joe Mantello’s unbeatable cast, first seen together on Broadway. With Matt Bomer, Charlie Carver, Robin De Jesus, Brian Hutchinson, Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Michael Benjamin Washington and Tuc Watkins.
Watch on Netflix
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The Glorias Premieres
Julie Taymor’s Gloria Steinem biopic features Alicia Vikander and Julianne Moore (above) as the title heroine, with a screenplay by Taymor and playwright Sarah Ruhl. Sure to steal scenes is Tony winner and all-around icon Bette Midler as Bella Abzug.
Watch on Amazon Prime
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Broadway & The Bard: An Evening of Shakespeare and Song @ 7:30PM
Tony winner Len Cariou rings in his 81st birthday with his 80-minute melding of superb soliloquy and memorable song. The livestream, which is available through October 4, benefits The Actors Fund.
Watch Here
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The Boys in the Band: Something Personal Premieres
This documentary short celebrating the late playwright Mart Crowley and his groundbreaking work offers some background into Netflix's film adaptation of the Tony-winning revival.
Watch on Netflix
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Cassidy Janson @ TBD
A musical theater powerhouse, most recently seen in an Olivier Award-nominated as Anne Hathaway in the pop musical & Juliet, live-streamed in concert from the iconic U.K. stage.
Tickets are £15. More Info
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Freestyle Love Supreme Academy Showcase @ 8PM ET
Freestyle Love Supreme, the critically acclaimed troupe founded by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale, is offering virtual fall classes and events, kicking off with a lively showcase. An educational hip-hop weekend for kids and intro courses for adults are available.
Registration Info
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Emily in Paris Premieres
Lily Collins and Tony nominee Ashley Park play besties in France in Sex and the City and Younger creator Darren Star's latest bingeworthy TV series.
Watch on Netflix
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Song Exploder Premieres
This new series features some of the world’s greatest musicians and composers as they reveal how they brought one of their songs to life. A must-watch ep for theater fans? Lin-Manuel Miranda delves into the creation of “Wait for It” from Hamilton.
Watch on Netflix
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Get Out the Vote Virtual Fundraiser @ 8PM ET
Dance Lab New York partners with Supermajority for an event featuring an appearance from Jane Fonda and a sneak peek at the new musical Jeannette.
Tickets & More Info
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Secondhand Lions Cast Recording Release
Alan Zachary, Michael Weiner and Rupert Holmes' musical had a 2013 premiere at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. The cast featured on the recording includes James Naughton, Jason Danieley, Gregg Edelman, Kevin Earley, Jenny Powers and more. Bonus: The album also features a song cut from the show, performed by Stephanie J. Block.
Listen
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Josh Groban: Greatest Broadway Songs @ 4PM ET
The singing great, Broadway vet and favorite of moms everywhere, launches a series of live-streamed concerts with an all-Broadway show.
Tickets from $25 to $145
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Tonight at the London Coliseum: After You @ TBD
A performance of a new romantic musical written by Alex Parker and Katie Lam and starring Wicked alums Alexia Khadime and Bradley Jaden (above), set on a cruise line from England to New York.
Tickets are £15. More Info
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
John Lloyd Young's Broadway @ 6PM ET
Jersey Boys Tony winner John Lloyd Young returns to The Space in Las Vegas for an intimate concert of Broadway favorites and classic show tunes. The virtual concert is followed by an online after-party, talkback, surprises and an encore performance.
Tickets start at $30. More Info
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Superheroes in Love Concert @ 8PM ET
Acting couple Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar perform live from their living room with special guests Jenn Colella and Chilina Kennedy.
Tickets start at $10. More Info
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
The Seth Concert Series: Orfeh and Andy Karl @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts ultra-talented theater couple Orfeh and Andy Karl for a night of chat and song.
Tickets from $20-$25
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown Released
Anaïs Mitchell, the Tony-winning creator of Hadestown, offers an inside look at the decade-long process of creating a hit musical based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in this new book.
$16 on Penguin Random House
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Siempre, Luis Premieres @ 9PM ET
This new documentary centers on the journey of Lin-Manuel Miranda's father, Luis Miranda. The film follows his path from Puerto Rico to the U.S., his path as an activist and bringing Hamilton to his island home.
Watch on HBO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Lessons in Survival Begins
The Vineyard Theatre's new season offers this digital series, conceived by Marin Ireland, Peter Mark Kendall, Tyler Thomas and Reggie D. White. The show features actors reciting historic conversations, interviews and speeches, giving old words new meaning.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Under the Greenwood Tree Premieres
This documentary chronicles the Public Works musical production of As You Like It, which was co-adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. It was supposed to be remounted as part of Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, but was halted by COVID-19.
Watch on PBS All Arts
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Apollo 13: The Dark Side of The Moon @ 7:30PM ET
Marking 50 years since the launch of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and based, in part, on actual transcripts, this online play is a captivating re-telling of one of the greatest space stories of all time.
Watch Online
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America @ 8:30PM ET
This 60-minute, star-packed livestream of scenes from Tony Kushner's masterwork will be exclusively available on Broadway.com's YouTube channel and benefit amfAR's Fund to Fight COVID-19. The cast includes Glenn Close, Paul Dano, Linda Emond, Jeremy O. Harris, Brian Tyree Henry, Nikki M. James, Laura Linney, Vella Lovell, Patti LuPone, S. Epatha Merkerson, Larry Owens, Andrew Rannells, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lois Smith and Brandon Uranowitz.
Watch Online
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Kerry Ellis @ TBD
The Wicked star, who won a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award when playing Elphaba on Broadway, live-streamed in concert from the iconic U.K. stage.
Tickets are £15. More Info
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Ladies of Six Reunite @ 4:30PM ET
The original stars of the West End production of Six pay tribute to various female pop stars in this live concert, presented in-person to a socially distant audience at London's Oval Space and livestreamed to over 100 countries.
Tickets start at $15. More Info
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
The Seth Concert Series: Beth Leavel @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts the hilarious Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom) for a fun evening of performance and talk.
Tickets from $20-$25
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Moving People, Moving Mountains Virtual Celebration @ 7:30PM ET
Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jason Danieley, Annette Bening and Beanie Feldstein are among the stars slated to appear on this virtual fête celebrating the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center's 15th anniversary.
Register to Watch
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
It Can't Happen Here @ 8PM ET
Oscar nominee David Strathairn stars in a radio-play adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ novel, based on Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s 2016 staging. A live Q&A with the creative team follows.
Listen on Berkeley Rep’s YouTube Channel
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Encores! Inside the Revival Launches
City Center's digital documentary series features Lear deBessonet and Clint Ramos opening up their creative process through one-on-one conversations with the artists invested in reviving Encores! productions, including Billy Porter's reimagining of The Life, Kenny Leon's take on The Tap Dance Kid and more.
Watch on City Center's YouTube Channel
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Melissa Errico's Concert Series Starts @ 8PM ET
Tony nominee Melissa Errico's three-part livestreamed concert series Il Parle, Elle Chante begins. The concerts feature Francophile songs about love, desire and mystery. The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik joins Errico for discussions on culture and art.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
Original West Wing cast members Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen as well as series creator Aaron Sorkin and executive producer/director Thomas Schlamme reunite for a staged theatrical presentation of season three's 15th episode, “Hartsfield’s Landing.” Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton offer commentary between acts.
Watch on HBO Max
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Rob Fowler and Sharon Sexton @ TBD
The dynamic pair, who headlined Bat Out of Hell in the West End and the international tour of Mamma Mia!, live-streamed in concert from the iconic U.K. stage.
Tickets are £15. More Info
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Premieres
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the star-packed movie centers on a group of antiwar activists accused by the federal government of conspiracy and incitement to riot due to the protests surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Watch on Netflix
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
What the Constitution Means to Me Premieres
In this play, captured during its acclaimed Broadway run at the Helen Hayes Theatre and overseen by Marielle Heller, Tony-nominated scribe and star Heidi Schreck chronicles putting herself through college by giving speeches about the U.S. Constitution and traces the document's profound impact on women's bodies.
Watch on Amazon Prime Video
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
David Byrne’s American Utopia @ 8PM ET
Oscar winner Spike Lee filmed the hit concert run created by the Talking Heads frontman. With an electric ensemble of 11 musician/singer/dancers, Byrne invites you into his joyous dreamworld where human connection, self-evolution and social justice are paramount.
Watch on HBO and HBO Max
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
The Seth Concert Series: Keala Settle @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts powerhouse Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Waitress, Hands on a Hardbody) for a fun evening of performance and talk.
Tickets from $20-$25
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Jennifer Holliday's 60th Birthday Concert @ 8PM ET
Jennifer Holliday is throwing a birthday party...and you're invited! The Tony Award-winning star celebrates her 60th birthday with an intimate online concert event. Expect selections from Dreamgirls, her Grammy-winning career and a tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Tickets start at $20
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Together We Rise - Zoom In: Rise Up! @ 7PM ET
Rosie O'Donnell hosts this online event for Rosie's Theater Kids in to replace their annual fall gala. Special guests for the evening includes Tony winner BD Wong and cast members from Broadway's Ain't Too Proud: James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Matt Manuel, Jelani Remy and Nik Walker.
Tickets are available to anyone who makes a donation of any size.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Once Upon a Snowman Premieres
Olaf gets an origin story as Broadway and Hollywood favorite Josh Gad returns to his Frozen snowman gig for this animated short.
Watch on Disney+
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Ramin Karimloo @ TBD
The musical theater fave, well-loved for turns as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, live-streamed in concert from the iconic U.K. stage.
Tickets are £15. More Info
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Laura Benanti Release
Tony winner Laura Benanti's self-titled debut album arrives via Sony Music Masterworks. The 11-track record features Benanti performing a mix of covers both classic and contemporary, breathing new spirit into everything from modern pop songs to jazz-influenced ballads.
Preorder
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Luba Mason's Triangle Release
Girl from the North Country's Luba Mason releases her fourth solo album. Captured before an intimate gathering of invited friends and family, Triangle features a mix of covers ranging from pop classics by the Beatles and Paul Simon to a Monk standard, a Slovak folk song, a Broadway hit and more.
Preorder
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Something's Coming Virtual Reading
The New Works Virtual Festival launches with a virtual reading of Something’s Coming, a new play by Ezra Brain and J. Andrew Norris that explores the creation of West Side Story. Marc Kudisch plays Leonard Bernstein, Vincent Rodriguez III plays Hal Prince, Adam B. Shapiro plays Stephen Sondheim, Robert Torti plays Arthur Laurents and Ted Louis Levy plays Jerome Robbins.
Watch Online
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
The Seth Concert Series: LaChanze @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts Tony winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once On This Island) for a fun evening of performance and talk.
Tickets from $20-$25
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Holidate Premieres
Kristin Chenoweth, Emma Roberts, Andrew Bachelor and Luke Bracey star in this festive rom-com in which two strangers pledge to be each other's "holidate" for every festive occasion in the year ahead to evade judgment from their meddling families.
Watch on Netflix
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
Shakin’ the Blues Away Virtual Gala @ 7:30PM ET
This star-studded night of song and dance includes performances from Alysha Umphress, Gizel Jiménez, Rashidra Scott, Nicholas Ward and more and serves as a fundraiser for the Goodspeed Opera House.
Reserve Tickets
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
One Royal Holiday Premieres @ 8PM ET
Aaron Tveit, Laura Osnes, Krystal Joy Brown, Tom McGowan and Victoria Clark star in this holiday romance that finds a queen and her son stranded in a blizzard.
Watch on Hallmark Channel
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway Released
Journalist Michael Riedel’s follow-up to his bestseller Razzle Dazzle charts the drama and dreams of Broadway in the 1990s, detailing the creation of shows including The Lion King, Sunset Boulevard, Rent and The Producers.
$28 on Simon and Schuster
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Twelfth Night: Welcome to Our Table Begins @ 8PM ET
Shipwrecks, mistaken identities and mouth-watering desserts are delivered directly to audience members' kitchens in this immersive livestream benefiting the Food Bank For New York City.
Tickets & More Info
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
The Seth Concert Series: Lillias White @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts Tony Award winner Lillias White (Once On This Island, The Life) for a night of chat and song.
Tickets from $20-$25
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
TEDxBroadway @ 1PM ET
For its 9th annual event, TEDxBroadway goes virtual with a line-up of industry leaders centering on the question "What's the best Broadway can be?"
Tickets start at $40
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Ryan Shaw's Imagining Marvin Release
Three-time Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw's new album Imagining Marvin arrives via Shaw’s own FORM (Fans of Real Music) Records with distribution by Broadway Records. Inspired by music legend Marvin Gaye, the album features numerous Gaye hits alongside five of Shaw’s original songs. Fun fact: Shaw was an understudy for the role of Gaye in Broadway's Motown.
Preorder
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
Christmas Ever After Premieres
Tony winner Ali Stroker plays a successful romance novelist who spends each Christmas at her favorite bed and breakfast in this Lifetime holiday movie.
Watch on Lifetime
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
The Prom Premieres
Ryan Murphy's starry screen take on the well-loved musical arrives, with a Broadway-friendly cast: Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, Keegan-Michael Key, Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose and newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman as Emma, the Midwestern heroine who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.
Watch on Netflix
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