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, JANUARY 15
One Night in Miami Premieres
Leslie Odom Jr. portrays the late legendary singer Sam Cooke in this film, directed by Regina King. The movie is based on the Olivier-nominated play by Kemp Powers, who also penned the screenplay.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza Begins
Taylor Iman Jones (above), Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, Ryan McCartan, Brittney Mack, Krystina Alabado, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and more stage favorites are part of the 2021 Junior Theater Festival Online Extravaganza, a three-day festival celebrating youth theater.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and Movies @ 9PM ET
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel hosts a series highlighting unforgettable performances from the past 10 years at the Hollywood Bowl. This episode features performances from Sutton Foster and Brian Stokes Mitchell (both above), Kristin Chenoweth, and Audra McDonald. Plus, Foster and Mitchell reunite for a Zoom conversation.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
FLS Academy’s Winter Season Begins
Freestyle Love Supreme begins its winter semester as FLS Academy. The courses include a hip-hop weekend for kids called "Hip-Hop Homeroom," three "Welcome to the Cypher" adult workshops, and a "Got Your Back: FLS Academy Showcase," in which facilitators improvise a hip-hop show based on audience suggestions.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
The Seth Concert Series: Kelli O’Hara @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts Tony winner Kelli O’Hara (above) for a night of chat and song.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
Betty Buckley Master Classes Begin
Want to train with a Broadway legend? Tony winner Betty Buckley offers an online master class that anyone can take from anywhere in the world. Buckley teaches two different classes: one for alumni, which begins on January 19, and one for new students, which begins on January 20.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
The Wright Stuff Series Release
In this interview series, Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (above) investigates the idea that comedians are both the culture's true patriots and fit the classic model of "clown" or "court jester" in Shakespearean drama, using humor to articulate the day's most pressing, urgent truths.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
Titon Et L’Aurore premieres @ 2PM ET
Opera Comique in Paris presents the newest project of award-winning puppet master Basil Twist (above). Under the musical direction of William Christie, this is the musical tale about Titon, a shepherd, and his fugitive love Aurore, whose love perseveres despite the passage of time and the envy of gods. The stream, which is available to watch for free for three months, features 100 puppets, 60 of which are replicas of life-size sheep.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
African Caribbean MixFest Begins
Atlantic Theater Company presents readings of full-length plays by France-Luce Benson, Guadalís Del Carmen and Kwame Kwei-Armah as well as short plays by Jasmine Lee-Jones and Whitney White (above). This series of free virtual play readings is set to run through January 29.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
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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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
Excerpts from Love In Hate Nation & Experience Marianas @ 7PM ET
New York Theatre Barn's weekly series showcases selections from Joe Iconis' (above) new 1960s-set show Love In Hate Nation and Rob Rokicki's new rock musical Experience Marianas.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
In & Of Itself Premieres
Derek DelGaudio’s (above) In & Of Itself is an intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to be and be seen. The film chronicles conceptual storyteller DelGaudio’s attempt to understand the illusory nature of identity. His personal journey expands to a collective experience that forces us to confront the boundaries of our own identities.
Watch on Hulu
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
The Seth Concert Series: Jessica Vosk @ 8PM ET
Popular personality Seth Rudetsky hosts stage favorite Jessica Vosk (above) for a night of chat and song.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 25
Live at The Lortel Series: Phillipa Soo @ 7PM ET
This series offers viewers the opportunity to see interviews and participate in a Q&A with artists. Hosted by Eric Ostrow along with co-hosts Joy DeMichelle, John-Andrew Morrison and Daphne Rubin-Vega, this week's guest is Tony nominee Phillipa Soo (above).
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MONDAY, JANUARY 25
Snowpiercer Season 2 Premieres @ 9PM ET
Snowpiercer’s second season begins on TNT. Starring Tony winner Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly (above), the series is based on the Bong Joon-ho film of the same name that follows the lives of those on a train that perpetually circles the globe following an event that turned the world into a frozen wasteland.
Watch on TNT
MONDAY, JANUARY 25
The Reflections of Native Voices Festival Begins
This two-week festival from Safe Harbors NYC features theater, music and native dance performances by visionary Indigenous artists from across the country and is hosted in partnership with La MaMa.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Premieres
Penned by composer and orchestrator Richard Hough and writer 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 pay-per-view stream will be available through February 14.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
Three Hotels @ 8PM ET
Emmy Award winner Bobby Cannavale and Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei star in this reading of Jon Robin Baitz’s acclaimed play. Tony nominee Moisés Kaufman directs the event, which benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and is available to watch through January 30.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
Theatre @ Home Winter Festival Begins
Irish Repertory Theatre presents this four-week retrospective of its original digital productions created during the COVID-19 shutdown. Available through February 21, the productions include The Weir; Love, Noël: The Songs and Letters of Noël Coward, Belfast Blues, On Beckett/In Screen, Meet Me in St. Louis and more.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Begins
Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts’ musical comedy was filmed on stage at the London Coliseum. Kirk Jameson directs Trevor Dion Nicholas, Brenda Edwards, Alice Fearn and Oliver Tompsett in this performance that will be available to view through January 30.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
Fran & Kate's Drama Club Premieres @ 8PM ET
Oscar and Tony winner Frances McDormand (above) and Wooster Group co-founder Kate Valk launch their new Zoom club Fran & Kate's Drama Club. The series highlights the Wooster Group, the acclaimed New York City-based experimental theater company. All proceeds go to support the Wooster Group.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
The Nourish Project Begins @ 7:30PM ET
WP BOLD Associate Artistic Director Rebecca Martínez’s immersive live event premieres. The Nourish Project explores the idea of how we sustain ourselves by using music, dance, and poetry curated through a framework of the five senses and four natural elements. The experience is available to stream through February 7.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
Let Them Hear You @ 7PM ET
As part of their ongoing virtual programming initiatives, New York Theatre Workshop offers this open mic night, presented in partnership with Poetic Theater Productions. Those who RSVP can choose to perform or simply attend.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
Theatre Alive!: A Celebration of School Theatre @ 8:30PM ET
The Educational Theatre Foundation gala celebration honors director Kenny Leon and the Shubert Organization. Nia Vardalos and John Stamos host with performers Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald (both above), Amber Riley, Wayne Brady and Tina Fey participating.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
Looking Back at The Light in the Piazza @ 7PM ET
The newest edition of Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT Spotlight Series reunites The Light in the Piazza stars Victoria Clark and Kelli O’Hara (both above) with Matthew Morrison. Director Bartlett Sher hosts the webinar event that features moderation by Ira Weitzman, LCT’s Mindich Musical Theater Associate Producer.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Live at The Lortel Series: Krysta Rodriguez @ 7PM ET
This series offers viewers the opportunity to see interviews and participate in a Q&A with artists. Hosted by Eric Ostrow along with co-hosts Joy DeMichelle, John-Andrew Morrison and Daphne Rubin-Vega, this week's guest is stage and screen star Krysta Rodriguez (above).
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Simply Sondheim Begins
Simply Sondheim features over 30 songs from the composer’s canon and was filmed over the course of three days in Signature’s MAX Theatre with multiple safety protocols in place. It stars 12 singers, including Solea Pfeiffer (above), Norm Lewis, Conrad Ricamora and more. The show is available to stream through March 26.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
The Last Five Years Begins
Broadway’s Nasia Thomas (above) and Nicholas Edwards star in a streaming production of The Last Five Years. Produced in collaboration with New York City’s Out of the Box Theatrics and N.J.’s Holmdel Theatre Company, the Jason Robert Brown musical streams for 16 performances from February 11-25, 2021.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway @ 8PM ET
Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry (above), Jason Tam and more from celebrated ABC daytime dramas, including All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital, reunite for this one-night-only concert, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Gatsby – A Musical @ 2:30PM ET
West End stars Emma Williams, Marc Antolin, Ross William Wild, and Charlotte Wakefield star in this online concert of Gatsby – A Musical. Filmed on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall, the production is available to watch through February 14. Get Tickets
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Holo Premieres
Broadway’s Ciara Renee directs this new musical as part of 5x15: Five World Premiere 15-Minute Musicals, a collaboration between the Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program and Beck Center for the Arts. With a book, music, and lyrics by Nico Juber, Halo is set in 2189 in a holograph museum and follows the curator and holographic Kyle’s unique relationship which recounts the year 2020, and the pandemic that came with it, on an ever repeating loop.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
John Lloyd Young’s Vegas Valentine @ 9PM ET
Jersey Boys Tony winner John Lloyd Young returns to The Space in Las Vegas for an intimate and unforgettable evening of romantic classics and beloved Jersey Boys favorites.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Smithtown Premieres @ 8PM ET
Stage stars Michael Urie (above), Ann Harada, Colby Lewis, and Constance Shulman star in a production of Drew Larimore’s new play Smithtown. Directed by Stephen Kitsakos, the show will be available to stream via Studios of Key West through February 27.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
A Night In with Josh Groban @ 8PM ET
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Tony nominee Josh Groban (above) as he performs another virtual concert while in quarantine. Featuring new tunes from Groban’s Harmony album as well as classic love songs, the concert will be available to view for 48 hours.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
The Seth Concert Series: Stephanie J. Block & Sebastian Arcelus @ 8PM ET
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Seth Rudetsky as he hosts Broadway couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus (above) for a night of chat and song in their first-ever joint concert event.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Keep Moving Premieres
WP Theater co-presents Keep Moving, conceived and created by WP Domestic Partner Monica Bill Barnes & Company, in a collaboration with 16 dancers from New York City’s Hunter College. The production follows a group of women and how they preserve their identities as artists and dancers during a time when there are no studios or theaters to move in. Keep Moving is available to watch through February 28.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
All On Her Own Begins
Olivier winner Janie Dee (above) stars in a brand new digital production of Terence Rattigan’s one-woman play. Directed by Alastair Knights, the production will be available to stream for eight performances only through February 21.
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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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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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