Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend May 30-June 1
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, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, for free or at low cost.
The Green Room 42: The Kinsey Sicks in Concert
Live-streaming Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. ET for $26.
The world-renowned “dragapella quartet” The Kinsey Sicks performs hilarious, politically charged parodies. Hear what these drag divas have to sing as they skewer hot topics in high heels and four-part harmony. Live-streaming directly from The Green Room 42 in Midtown. If you prefer to attend in person, click here for info.
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PBS Great Performances: Kiss Me, Kate Starring Stephanie J. Block
The Cher Show Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and UK stage star Adrian Dunbar headline this revival of the beloved classic Kiss, Me Kate, about the drama-filled relationships of two sets of lovers as they mount a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Tony winner Bartlett Sher directed this production, which was recorded live onstage in London last summer and features glorious Cole Porter songs, including “Too Darn Hot,” So In Love,” “Always True to You In My Fashion” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare.”
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Live From 54 Below: Alicia Witt in Concert
Live-streaming on Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET for $29.
Although best known for her screen work (Orange Is the New Black, Nashville), Alicia Witt is also a stage vet (mostly in LA and the UK) as well as a talented singer-songwriter and pianist. For her second 54 Below solo concert, she shares her original pop songs and shows off her impressive keyboard skills. Live-streaming from 54 Below’s swanky stage. If you prefer to attend in person, click here for info.
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The Green Room 42: Maiesha McQueen in Concert
Live-streaming Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET for $26.
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PBS: National Memorial Day Concert
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