Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend November 1-3
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, November 1 to Sunday, November 3, for free or at low cost. Remember, daylight saving time ends on Sunday, so set your clock back an hour!
Live From 54 Below: Sam Harris: Beyond the Rainbow
Live-streaming on Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. ET for $28.50.
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Live-streaming on Saturday, November 2 at 9:45 p.m. ET for $28.50.
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The From-Home Fest
A variety of shows streaming until Sunday, November 3, most are FREE.
During the pandemic, intrepid artists expanded the definition of theatre with innovative online performances. This digital festival celebrates some of those theatre-makers with a lineup of shows to experience from home. Some productions are available to stream throughout the weekend, others are performed live online. All are FREE or pay-what-you-can. Check out the schedule and take a chance!
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PBS Great Performances: Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil
PBS Great Performances presents Émigré, a semi-staged oratorio chronicling the journey of two Jewish brothers who escape the Nazis during World War II and end up in Shanghai. There they take very different paths in life and love. The New York Philharmonic and an international cast perform composer Aaron Zigman’s score with lyrics by Grammy-winning librettist Mark Campbell. Recorded live on stage at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall earlier this year.
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National Theatre at Home: Macbeth with Ralph Fiennes
In 2020, London’s lauded National Theatre launched its own streaming service featuring professional stage captures of its productions. New to the roster is a celebrated mounting of Macbeth starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma as Shakespeare’s bloody aspirational couple. Recorded live in London last year, it’s directed by Simon Godwin. It’s free to watch if you buy a subscription 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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