Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend June 14-16 Including the Tony Awards
Ariana DeBose, who is hosting the 77th annual Tony Awards on Sunday.
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, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, for free or at low cost.
Live from 54 Below: Robert Bannon’s Pride Playlist
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The 2024 Tony Awards
Live-streaming Sunday, June 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. for FREE
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PBS Great Performances: Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
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MAX: Alex Edelman: Just for Us
This hit solo show wasn’t eligible for Tony consideration, but its writer and star, Alex Edelman, is receiving a special Tony Award for the production, which is streaming on MAX. For much of his comedy career, Edelman didn’t like to get political on stage. But some upsetting anti-Semitic tweets and a public invitation to a white nationalist meeting in Queens prompted him to change trajectory. The result is Just for Us, a hilarious and harrowing one-man comedy about coming face-to-face with hate. It’s insightful standup that makes you want to stand up to intolerance everywhere.
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National Theatre at Home: Till the Stars Come Down
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 Till the Stars Come Down, Beth Steel’s hilarious and heartrending dramedy about a wedding that descends into chaos. Bijan Sheibani directs this acclaimed play, which was recorded live on stage in London earlier this year. A 72-hour rental costs $10 and captions are available. It’s just one of many fantastic National Theatre shows you can stream, so be sure to browse the entire list.
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