15+ Stage Performances to Watch August 16-17
Monday, August 16
On Monday at 6 p.m. ET, hot on the heels of TDF’s hybrid theatre conversation comes the dance version of that discussion courtesy of The Joyce Theater‘s Dancing Dialogues series. Performer Danni Gee moderates a chat with choreographers Amy Hall Garner, Larry Keigwin and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and dancer Michael Trusnovec about whether digital dance has a future. Register for the free Zoom link.
Tuesday, August 17
Christopher Lloyd in King Lear
On Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET, Obie and Emmy Award-winning actor Christopher Lloyd (Taxi, Back to the Future) is currently headlining King Lear at Shakespeare & Company in the Berkshires, but you can also stream the show at home. Directed by Nicole Ricciardi, the production was filmed live on stage earlier in the run. Tickets are $25 and the recording is viewable for 72 hours from the start time.
On Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley geek out to their favorite show tunes of the 1960s. Tune in to sing along and see two-time Tony nominee Penny Fuller (Applause, The Dinner Party), Tony nominee Anita Gillette (Chapter Two) and Karen Morrow (I Had a Ball). Watch for free on YouTube though donations to The Actors Fund are encouraged.
Available to Watch Both Days
PTP/NYC: A Small Handful
PTP/NYC wraps up its digital season with A Small Handful, a trio of poems by Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Sexton presented in speech and song. Jim Petosa directs actor Paula Langton and soprano Kaileigh Riess in this performance of the controversial writer’s searing work. Register to receive the free viewing link though donations are encouraged. The recording is viewable until Tuesday.
TADA! Youth Theater: Heroes
TADA!, NYC’s 36-year-old, Drama Desk Award-winning youth company whose alums include Jordan Peele and Kerry Washington, presents Heroes, an original musical for all ages that was recorded live on stage earlier this summer. A fantastical tale of bickering kids who need to band together to save the world after the sun disappears, the song-filled fable celebrates teamwork and stars members of TADA!’s Resident Youth Ensemble, talented tykes ages 8 to 18 (including, full disclosure, my daughter). Tickets are $10 and the recording is viewable until Monday, September 6.
Signature Theatre: Detroit ’67
Virginia’s lauded Signature Theatre presents Detroit ’67, the first installment in Tony-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau‘s Detroit Project exploring different periods in her beloved hometown’s history. This powerful family drama about two Black siblings squabbling over how to move forward takes place against the backdrop of the Detroit Rebellion, as tensions rise indoors and outside. Directed by Candis C. Jones, this production was filmed live on stage. Tickets are $35 but if you’re a TDF member, log in to your account to purchase them at a discount. The recording is viewable until Thursday, September 16.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The world’s largest arts festival, Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is back in person this year, but many offerings are also being streamed to adventurous at-home audiences. Check out performances from artists around the world, including cutting-edge comedy, experimental theatre, wacky musicals and the indefinable. Some shows cost money, others are free; some are available on demand, others have specific start times. Browse the options to see what piques your interest. I highly recommend the poignant solo show Open by NYC playwright (and TDF teaching artist!) Crystal Skillman. and it’s free to watch online.
ZooTV
Enjoy Fringe-y performances courtesy of ZooTV, a platform showcasing cutting-edge dance and theatre artists. During its three weeks of streaming, you can catch performances by established artists such as British experimental theatre-maker Tim Crouch and NYC solo artist Peter Michael Marino or discover exciting emerging talents. Browse the options to see what piques your interest.
Jacob’s Pillow: Brian Brooks / Moving Company
The Berkshires’ lauded Jacob’s Pillow dance festival resumed in-person performances this summer, but some are also being streamed to at-home audiences. Catch a program by Brian Brooks‘ troupe The Moving Company, which was filmed live on stage last month. The lineup features Flight Study, a new work set to a string quartet by Bryce Dessner; an untitled solo piece performed by Brooks himself; and Closing Distance set to music by Caroline Shaw. RSVP to receive the free viewing link though donations are encouraged. The recording is viewable until Thursday at 6 p.m. ET.
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Top image: Adam Pascal, who’s performing a live concert online Tuesday evening.
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