"Even in fragmented times, we can still find new forms of connection," says mentalist Scott Silven. His new virtual show is called The Journey. Scott Silven hide caption
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Heidi Schreck On Her Evolving Play, 'What The Constitution Means To Me'
How Women Have Been 'Profoundly' Left Out Of The U.S. Constitution
Regional Theaters Are Forced To Be Creative To Stay Afloat
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2 Broadway Stars Grapple With COVID And ALS: 'We're Adapting To A New Reality'
The performing arts remain in economic peril as Broadway extends closures until May due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cindy Ord/Getty Images hide caption
"Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest ... you know what, never mind. I'm good." Michael (Jim Parsons) and Donald (Matt Bomer) in The Boys in the Band. Scott Everett White/NETFLIX hide caption
The Public Theater in New York has been closed since March 12, but is still producing plays on Zoom, radio and film. "Just because conditions are hard, it doesn't let us off the hook; it doesn't free us of the obligation to try to fulfill our mission," says artistic director Oskar Eustis. Aislinn Weidele/The Public Theater hide caption
What Will The Future Of Theater Look Like? 'Our Artists Are Going To Lead Us'
With theaters across the country closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Playbill has had to pivot quickly. "We find ourselves incredibly fortunate to be associated with this ridiculously fantastic art form that we miss oh, so much," says Playbill Vice President Alex Birsh. Dean Greer/Playbill hide caption
With Theaters Still Closed, 136-Year-Old 'Playbill' Does A Quick Online Pivot
The cast of the Beijing People's Art Theatre production of A Raisin in the Sun rehearse onstage this past August. Amy Cheng/NPR hide caption
First Chinese-Language Production Of 'A Raisin In The Sun' Is Staged In Beijing
Lin-Manuel Miranda and members of the hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme perform at the Greenwich House Theater. Bryant Fisher/Hulu hide caption
'We Are Freestyle Love Supreme' Is An Accidental 'Hamilton' Cast Origin Story
On Site Opera Offers Live Performances Over The Phone For Just 1 Person At A Time
The playwright V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, speaks at TEDWomen 2019. TED hide caption