Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 10-12
Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility we’re continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our curated list spotlights the five best options to stream this weekend, Friday, January 10 to Sunday, January 12, for free or at low cost.
Live from 54 Below: The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway
Live-streaming on Friday, January 10 at 9:45 p.m. ET for $28.50.
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The Green Room 42: John Hill in Peanut Blvd.
Live-streaming Saturday, January 11 at 7 p.m. ET for $26.50.
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Jacob’s Pillow: Social Tango Project
Recorded live on stage at the lauded Jacob’s Pillow last summer, this Social Tango Project performance is a thrilling celebration of the genre, with top-notch dancers and live music.
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National Theatre at Home: Death of England: The Plays
In 2020, London’s lauded National Theatre launched its own streaming service featuring professional stage captures of its productions. While you can buy a subscription, shows are also available to rent individually. New to the roster is Death of England: The Plays, a trio of acclaimed dramas exploring 21st-century British identity through the experiences of two friends: Michael, who is white and his pal Delroy, who is Black. Each one, Michael, Delroy and Closing Time, is available to rent for $10 and captions are available. They’re just some of the many fantastic National Theatre shows you can stream, so be sure to browse the entire list.
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Gypsy Starring Imelda Staunton
Can’t snag tickets to ? Console yourself with a recording of the Chichester Festival’s lauded 2014 revival starring British stage legend Imelda Staunton, who won her third Olivier Award for her tour-de-force turn as Mama Rose. The production transferred to London’s Savoy Theatre, where this searing mounting of Stephen Sondheim and Jules Styne’s musical about getting famous at all costs was filmed. Tony nominee Lonny Price (A Class Act, Sunset Boulevard) directs. Let them entertain you!
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