TDF Stages Archive

The Metropolitan Opera: Don Pasquale At 7:30 p.m. ET, the Metropolitan Opera kicks off a week of bel-canto favorites with Donizetti’s comedy Don Pasquale , starring Anna Netrebko as Norina, the clever young widow who helps teach the Scrooge-like title character much-needed lessons about generosity and love. Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien and John Del Carlo costar. Watch for free for 23 hours

Friday, September 11

Live & In Color: Days of Re-Creation At 7 p.m. ET, Live & In Color presents Days of Re-Creation , an urgent reimagining of the Book of Genesis consisting of seven playlets by writers of color about how we’re living today. The lineup features 3 Karens by Tony winner BD Wong ; The Strong Friend, and Company by Masi Asare ; SoilMates by SEVAN ; To the Stars, With Love by Nandita Shenoy ; The Nerd by

Live & In Color: Days of Re-Creation At 7 p.m. ET, Live & In Color presents Days of Re-Creation , an urgent reimagining of the Book of Genesis inspired by how we’re living today. The evening consists of seven playlets by writers of color: 3 Karens by Tony winner BD Wong , The Strong Friend, and Company by Masi Asare , SoilMates by SEVAN , To the Stars, With Love by Nandita Shenoy , The Nerd by Lau

The Metropolitan Opera: Rusalka At 5 p.m. ET, ever since the shutdown began, the Metropolitan Opera has been sharing productions from its Live in HD series nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET. But it also presents weekly student streams that debut on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. ET. These productions have been specially selected for families, and Zoom education sessions leading up to the screening teach school-age ki

The Rev Theatre Co.: The Buddy Holly Story Auburn, New York’s The Rev Theatre Co. presents The Buddy Holly Story , a jukebox musical celebrating the life and music of the title rocker, who died tragically in a plane crash at age 22. Featuring a slew of his ’50s hits, including “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue” and “Not Fade Away,” the show was filmed live at the theatre earlier this summer without

Friday, September 4

Theater of War Productions: Damian Lewis and Brian F. O’Byrne in Oedipus the King At 2 p.m. ET, Theater of War Productions , a company that uses classical texts to examine contemporary issues , presents a starry reading of scenes from Oedipus the King , followed by a town hall-style discussion with the audience. Homeland Emmy winner Damian Lewis , Tony winner Brian F. O’Byrne , Kathryn Hunter , Cl

The Metropolitan Opera: Cendrillon At 5 p.m. ET, ever since the shutdown began, the Metropolitan Opera has been sharing productions from its Live in HD series nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET. But it also presents weekly student streams that debut on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. ET. These productions have been specially selected for families, and Zoom education sessions leading up to the screening teach school-age