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Broadway fundraiser for Biden to star Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Read full article: Broadway fundraiser for Biden to star Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and Lin-Manuel MirandaBroadway royalty will be out in force Monday when stars like Sara Bareilles, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt perform at a fundraiser for President Joe Biden.
Special Tony Awards given to 2 shows, 1 advocacy nonprofit
Read full article: Special Tony Awards given to 2 shows, 1 advocacy nonprofitThe Tony Awards may be months away, but three groups can already celebrate: The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, “David Byrne’s American Utopia” and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Freestyle Love Supreme” are going to get special awards.
New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunited
Read full article: New this week: 'Psych,' The Chicks album, '30 Rock' reunitedHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called it essential to Miranda disciples. After the film's June debut was postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests, it lands on Hulu on Friday. AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC The Chicks: After changing their name and recording their first album in 14 years, Grammy-winning country trio The Chicks will release their new album, Gaslighter, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONThe documentary Showbiz Kids promises a candid look at the high risk, high reward careers of child actors, with perspective from those who have been there.
Here are 4 things to know about Hamilton in honor of July 4th
Read full article: Here are 4 things to know about Hamilton in honor of July 4thBy now, most people have heard of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton," which centers on Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The filmed version of the show started streaming Friday, which seems right on time for the Independence Day weekend. "I would look over and be like, 'What's happening stage right?' "And Odom hosted the dance party during intermission, Miranda said. Not everyone is a Hamilton fanWhile the musical uses a diverse cast, some have questioned having people of color play men who owned slaves or were not opposed to slavery.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'We Are Freestyle Love Supreme' Doc Delayed Amid Protests Following George Floyd's Death
Read full article: Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'We Are Freestyle Love Supreme' Doc Delayed Amid Protests Following George Floyd's DeathLin-Manuel Miranda's We Are Freestyle Love Supreme is being postponed amid protests following the death of George Floyd. "Because in this moment, our collective attention is turned towards these most pressing concerns, we have decided to postpone the premiere of our film, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme. Filmmaker Andrew Fried documents the early days of Freestyle Love Supreme beatboxing and rapping on the sidewalks, unaware of how their story would unfold. Watch the trailer for We Are Freestyle Love Supreme below. RELATED CONTENT:'Freestyle Love Supreme' Doc Chronicles Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pre-'Hamilton' Days: TrailerLin-Manuel Miranda Says 'In the Heights' Film Delayed Until 'We Can Safely Gather Again'Hamilton Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Shines During Tonight Show Impromptu Freestyle: Watch the Video!