As we approach a socially distanced fall, settle in with an Apple family reunion, a couple new musicals around the corner, some theatre-inspired cooking demos, and more.
Below are just some of the virtual offerings taking place online September 7–11. For more, check out Playbill’s Streaming Calendar, presented in partnership with Broadway Podcast Network. All tuimes are Eastern.
7:30 PM: Anna Netrebko in Manon
Week 26 of the Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Met Streams boasts a roster of all-French titles, beginning with Massenet’s tragic romance. Joining Netrebko in the 2012 performance are Tony winner Paulo Szot, Piotr Beczała, and David Pittsinger.
8 PM: Live With Sonya Tayeh
Ken Davenport chats with the choreographer (Moulin Rouge!, Sing Street) on the latest episode of his The Producer's Perspective LIVE! series.
8 PM: Baking With Broadway
Jared Sullivan and Stephen Lowry of Showboy Bakeshop in Las Vegas join Playbill to share their love of desserts and Broadway, while teaching us some baking and decorating tips along the way. Click here for more.
6 PM: Theatre for One: Here We Are
Lynn Nottage, Lydia R. Diamond, Jaclyn Backhaus, Regina Taylor, and more playwrights have created microplays for the new weekly virtual theatrical experience, which brings together one performer and one audience member. Performances take place on Thursdays through September 24; registration opens at 10 AM on the Monday before.
7 PM: Incidental Moments of the Day
Stephen Kunken, Sally Murphy, Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins, Jay O. Sanders, and Charlotte Bydwell reunite as the Apple Family for a third time during the pandemic, headlining a virtual presentation of Richard Nelson’s new installment of his ongoing series.
8 PM: Serving Up Shakespeare
Learn how to make an Elizabethan meal—inspired by the Bard’s oeuvre—with Shakespearean actor and chef John Tufts. The interactive session is the latest offering from Playbill Social Selects.
Christian Elder's play #NWORD, directed by Vincent Scott, streams September 9 –13 as part of Urban Stages’ virtual Play Fest & Fundraiser.
Based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, the musical features a score by Nick Butcher.
Tune in for Alex Edelman's Just For Us on HBO, Ariana DeBose in Wish, and a slew of mysteries.
The concert begins streaming on the 30th anniversary of the Carousel revival that won McDonald the first of her historic six Tony Awards.
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the legendary duo's collaboration, My Favorite Things will stream on demand beginning March 24.
Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch lead the Jordan Seavey world premiere.
The 2021 West End production was filmed with four different casts, including Omari Douglas, Russell Tovey, Sheila Atim, Zoë Wanamaker, Chris O'Dowd, and more.
The site-specific production premiered in a warehouse in Liverpool before heading to Edinburgh, London, and the U.S.
The play's prequel, The Fairest, is also be available to stream.
The third season of the pop-music comedy premieres on Netflix March 14.
This month is for the ladies with the return of Girls5Eva and an appearance from Carol Burnett.
The special was taped at Broadway's Hudson Theatre last August.
Megan Stalter and Alex Sharpe will star in the London-set series.
Broadway favorites Reneé Rapp and Jaquel Spivey star in the screen version of the 2018 Broadway show.
The world premiere from Chris Bohjalian is directed by David Saint.
Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson are among the 2023 concert's starry line-up celebrating the Oklahoma! and South Pacific creators.
Both productions, which played the London theatre in 2023, are coming to the platform as archival filmings.
The screen version of the 2018 Broadway musical was released digitally February 20.
Broadway favorites Reneé Rapp and Jaquel Spivey star in the screen version of the 2018 Broadway show.
After two seasons on Peacock, the pop-music comedy has moved to Netflix.
Great Performances filmed a live performance of the Ossie Davis play's revival before the production closed earlier this month.
Celebrating the iconic musical theatre writing duo's 80th anniversary, My Favorite Things is screening in U.K. movie theatres and will broadcast in the U.S. on PBS.
You'll be able to watch the screen version of the 2005 Broadway musical at home this month.
The previously unpublished and unproduced 1930 play by Betty Smith premiered Off-Broadway in 2023.
The song chronicles three kids running away from their reservation, only to realize their strength and identity lie within their community.
Great Performances will also present the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet, starring Ato Blankson-Wood.
Go interstellar this month with two animated series set in space.
The White Girl in Danger stars are performing at Manhattan's Green Room 42, with a live-streaming option available.
The broadcast featured Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.
The Hadestown alum's return to the venue will be livestreamed.
Len Cariou, Josie de Guzman, Ali Ewoldt, Santino Fontana, Jelani Remy, and more will be featured.
Our Little Secret will follow two resentful exes who spend Christmas together after finding out their current partners are siblings.
The show's creator and head writer Cinco Paul is hopeful the series will find a new streaming home.
The play's prequel, The Fairest, will also be available to stream.
The work centering on the titular surrealist stage persona is written and performed by Epperson.
Stratford Festival's 2022 production was directed for the stage by Antoni Cimolino and for film by Barry Avrich.
A star-studded lineup of alumni from the high school theatre competition will perform at the live streamed event.
The audio adaptation will also feature an original score by Muse’s Matthew Bellamy.
The Tony winner will play the daughter of a serial killer in the streaming series.
The special event will benefit LGBTQIA+ non-profit Outright International and will be streamed.
This month is full of thrills, perfect for the chilly weather.
The recent West End production will be screened via NT Live.
From Dolly Parton to the classic White Christmas, sing-along to these holiday musicals this weekend.
This holiday season, stream Scrooge-themed musicals, a Christmas Carol "gone wrong," and more.
The 40th anniversary parade will air live on Christmas morning and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
The Emmy Award-nominated series is led by Sara Bareilles and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
Surrender: An Andrew Lloyd Webber Thrill Ride will also be live streamed.
The Apple TV+ series will not return for a fourth season.
Dianne Wiest and Josh Hamilton star in the production at Vineyard Theatre.
The film's co-producer, Oprah Winfrey, will host the documentary special for HBO Max.
The John Caird-helmed production is based on the Studio Ghibli film.
The animated musical series follows the princess of Hell as she sets about fulfilling her dream of opening a hotel to rehabilitate sinners.
The film is in theatres November 22.
The free event will also feature a new dance to Duke Ellington's Jazz Nutcracker choreographed by Dancin' star Kolton Krouse.
The Sex and the City star is one of many luminaries who appear in a new documentary about the New York theatrical institution.
Former Kennedy Center Honoree Gloria Estefan will host the CBS telecast.
The new musical won the 2023 Pipeline Arts Foundation Award for New Musical Theatre.
Five-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe directs the film, executive-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
From Christmas movies to murder mysteries, November streaming has many moods.
A filmed version of the Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit is available now.
The solo show ran at Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center in the 2022–23 Broadway season.
The fourth annual event marks World AIDS Day and supports Broadway Cares.
The short film explores the barriers to insulin access put in place for diabetics.
The Jocelyn Bioh world premiere is now running via Manhattan Theatre Club.
Celebrating its 11th year, the cabaret evening will also stream live.
The annual concert event benefits the Ali Forney Center.
Filmed at the London Coliseum, Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas will feature the Spamalot star and special guests.
Adam Pascal, Kenita R. Miller, Patti Murin, and more will perform at the free event, which will also stream live.
The Cats and School of Rock star brings a new solo show to the cabaret venue, conceived and directed by Ben Rimalower.
Raising awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research, the event will be live streamed to 220 countries.
The Hulu mystery series stars Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin.
Written and co-directed by Gage Tarlton, the project is described as "an incendiary coming-of-age story for a pornified world."
Tonight, the theatres will produce a reading of the play, which will be available for streaming all week.
Actor union SAG-AFTRA remains on strike, keeping much of Hollywood at a near standstill.
The production was filmed live Off-Broadway in 2018 for a streaming release.
Celebrate the Broadway-themed third season of the hit Hulu comedy mystery series where Death Rattle scenes were filmed, at the United Palace in uptown Manhattan.
The song features spoilers for the new season of Only Murders in the Building.
Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists will be available to stream for free November 21.
Based on the animated film, the Stephen Schwartz musical played London's West End in 2021.
The live-action Little Mermaid comes to Disney+ this month. Plus, catch a thriller series on Hulu, and a new film from the maker of Once and Sing Street on Apple TV+.
Annette Bening co-hosts the four-hour live stream benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.
Annette Bening will co-host the four-hour live stream benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.
Five-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe directs the film, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Many actors from the Broadway company will join hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the evening to support the Entertainment Community Fund.
A royal rom-com, a comedy-mystery series, and Tovah Feldshuh as Bat Lady—see what's streaming this month on Disney+, Netflix, and more.
We talk to the stars and creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ahead of the final season premiere August 9.
The new musical comedy from the A Strange Loop music director is a semi-autobiographical exploration of being a bi-ethnic woman of color.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back for a fourth and final season that will include a reunion of cast members from the original film franchise.
The ceremony will be held January 8 in Beverly Hills, California.
The artists will be backed by The American Pops Orchestra, conducted by Luke Frazier.
Gingold Theatrical Group presented the George Bernard Shaw work last fall at Theatre Row.
Matthew López, Tony-winning scribe of The Inheritance, makes his film directorial debut with the rom-com.
A Sweeney-inspired series, a Hamilton Sing-Along, and a Fourth of July concert—see what's streaming this month on Disney+, Netflix, and more.
Watch just a few of the highlights from the career of the history-making six-time Tony winner.
The performances feature tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.
The theatrical Disney+ series is back for a fourth and final season with some familiar faces, including original High School Musical cast members Corbin Bleu and Alyson Reed.
The parody musical will be available globally this July.
The celebration will play Dizzy’s Club and will also be live streamed.
Warren will pay tribute to the late Grammy winner Tina Turner.
Kimberly Akimbo and Leopoldstadt came out on top at Broadway's biggest night, held June 11 at United Palace in Washington Heights.
The 2023 ceremony, which saw historic wins, went completely unscripted June 11.
New to stream this month will be works featuring Eva Noblezada, Gabriel Byrne, Andre Royo, and more.
The Grammy winner and Tony nominee shares stories from her early career on Audible's audio-only singing competition series Breakthrough.
The Tony Awards: Act One will feature exclusive content leading up to the main awards ceremony, broadcasting live on CBS June 11.
The 54 Below performances will feature tunes from Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and more.
Walt Disney Pictures president Sean Bailey has confirmed a new entry in the story of the Sanderson Sisters is currently in development.
An alien invasion, a drag dinner party, a murder mystery, and a 13-foot-tall man—see what's streaming this month on Disney+, Apple TV+, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, and more.
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise hosted the PBS concert.
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise once again host.
Nick Flatto directs Jonathan Hogue's musical send-up of the Netflix series.
Broadway songwriting team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman are hinting at one.
The broadcast of the Free Shakespeare in the Park production is part of Great Performances' 50th anniversary season.
Gurira stars in the title role of the Shakespeare classic, premiering on PBS May 19.
The performance is part of a celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
Sutton Foster, Chita Rivera, Sara Bareilles, André De Shields, and more headline the concert, airing on TV and streaming via PBS.
Cameron Crowe, Tom Kitt, Casey Likes, Solea Pfeiffer and more will join the streaming series hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.
Or at least, the television reality contest version. Check out the trailer for Drag Me to Dinner.
The prequel series from Paramount+ tells the origin story of the pink-jacketed girl gang.
Nick Flatto directs Jonathan Hogue's musical send-up of the Netflix series.
The film features interviews with Tony winners Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Featuring an original song in each episode and a host of Broadway favorites, the 10-episode series is now available on Amazon Prime.
The series, from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, has been given a two-season order.
A new Muppets series, a Bridgerton prequel, and a New York City-set crime drama.
Watch a promo for the new episode featuring the Tony-winning Cats star.
An hour and a half of live and exclusive content will lead into the awards ceremony June 11.
Picking up years after the last episode, the new season drops on Max May 4.
Chita Rivera, Sara Bareilles, André De Shields, and more headline the concert, airing on TV and streaming via PBS in May.
The Tony winner spilled a few details about the WandaVision spinoff series in her appearance on The View.
A hybrid musical-documentary now available on demand, Rudy! A Documusical follows Giuliani's tumultuous journey from America's mayor to Trump surrogate and laughingstock.
The musical was captured during its 2021 return to Broadway with its songwriter leading the cast.
Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened chronicles the 1981 Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company production will be available to stream for a three day period.
Two Playbill writers continue their recap of the Apple TV+ series, calling out all the musical theatre references.
Chu has become a popular director of movie musicals in recent years, including In The Heights and the upcoming Wicked films.
If you missed Annaleigh Ashford's Phantom or Ben Platt's Elphaba, there's still another chance to take in the concert.
The second season of the Apple TV+ theatrical series takes audiences to Schmicago, a nod to the Broadway musicals of the '60s and '70s.
"Everyone's Gotta Get Naked" is among the songs debuting in the April 12 episode of the musical theatre send-up series on Apple TV+.
The free performance will also be live-streamed via Stars in the House, co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, and Anika Larsen.
Jason Manford hosted the evening, which also includes a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The modern verse translation of Shakespeare's original story makes its debut in the podcast-meets-audio play series.
Almost Famous star Larsen leads the discussion series for New York City Children's Theater.
The Tony-winning Broadway favorite dropped by Late Nigh With Seth Meyers to talk starring on the musical Apple TV+ series.
Created by Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello, the digitally immersive party game premieres later this month.
The married couple's son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, will executive produce the series inspired by the Tony winner's viral Instagram and TikTok videos.
Not one, but two musical television series (Schmigadoon! and Rise of the Pink Ladies), a new stand-up special from John Mulaney, and a new live-action Peter Pan.
The hit musical-comedy television series on Apple TV+ is taking on Broadway shows of the '60s and '70s.
Broadway alum Taylor appears alongside Streep in the hit Hulu television series.
The song cycle about an English woman in America subsequently became the first act of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Song & Dance.
Broadway favorites abound in the Hulu series' upcoming season.
The cast includes Missi Pyle, Ben Feldman, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Morgan Dudley.
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