Broadway is dark until June 2021, but as they say, the show must go on! While there are plenty of ways to view filmed versions of old musicals and plays online (check out BroadwayHD), the shutdown means that it’ll be much harder to get your fix of cutting-edge new theatrical works. Luckily, there are ways to stream some news and old favorites online.
The Best of Broadway – hosted by Tina Fey with Barbara Streisand, Antonio Banderas with his Spanish cast of A Chorus Line, Sutton Foster, who was to appear on Broadway at this time in The Music Man, and cast members from several Broadway productions will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. It airs tonight, December 10 at 8pm. There will be an appearance from the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and a sneak peek at shows arriving next year.
The NBC celebration will also feature performances by Kelly Clarkson, Brett Eldredge and Patti LaBelle. Donations during the telecast will benefit Broadway Cares to help those in the Broadway community who are struggling through the pandemic.
Ruthless! The Musical – This camp cult classic musical starring Jason Gardner, (Dancing on ice in the U.K.) & Kim Maresca spoofs the Broadway musicals, as well as some iconic films. Premiering in 1992, the show is responsible for discovering young performers Britney Spears and Natalie Portman.
See it one: The Show Must Go On Youtube Channel 12/11-12/13
Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure – Chicago Shakespeare Theater (www.chicagoshakes.com) streaming is available from Saturday, December 19, 2020 through Friday January 1, 2021. Bring the magic of theater home for the holidays and watch that pixie dust sweep you off to Neverland with this 80-minute film. This heartwarming musical dazzles with award winning songwriting behind the smash hit Mary Poppins.
Jacob Markley’s Christmas Carol – online from December 10 – December 24, 2020
(milwaukeerp.com) is one of the best-known and loved stories. What would the holidays be without Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and the ghosts of Christmas past.
The Slow: The Prom Broadway Musical – stream on Netflix starting on December 11,2020. This show follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of Fame as they travel to Edgewater, Indiana to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to her high school prom. Starring: Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman
SpongeBob Square Pants – the Broadway musical is on Amazon Prime. Buy episode 1 HD for $9.99 and watch SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe until an unexpected hero rises to take center stage. Enjoy this theatrical party full of heart and humor, where the power of optimism can save the world.
Hamilton is available now to stream a filmed performance of the original cast on Disney Plus. The performance was originally intended for theatrical release when the pandemic closed cinemas around the world. This version combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming in a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway. Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this is the story of America then, told by America now.
