Weekly News 9/22/2022

A weekly round-up of what's happening in the land of Filmed Live Musicals!

Broadway on Demand on TV!
Broadway on Demand is now available for free on smart TV's via DistroTV, FreebieTV, FreeCast, localnow, and Streamstak, (available via AppleTV, chromecast, Roku, androidtv, and Samsung). Stream Visit Broadway on Demand to learn more.

Beyond the Back Row: The Breakthrough Potential of Digital Live Entertainment and Arts
Jim McCarthy, CEO of Goldstar and Stellar, has released a truly brilliant new book that breaks down the why, how, and what of online, streaming, and hybrid live events. If you’re interested in streaming theatre, or even if you’re a skeptic, this book is for you! Available via Amazon or Bookshop.org (these are affiliate links and I may earn income from purchases made through these links).
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Phantom: The Musical
A Korean-language production of Maury Yeston’s take on “musical genius cursed with a monstrous face” is available to watch in cinemas around the US and Canada on September 22 and 24. The musical was filmed live at the Charlotte Theatre in South Korea, and is presented in Korean with English subtitles. For local listings and tickets visit Art Seen Films.

Mexican Pizza the Musical
Mexican Pizza the Musical, a ridiculously fun advert featuring Dolly Parton and Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award Winners Barlow & Bear (writers of viral sensation Bridgerton the Musical) is available on TikTok.

Some Like it Hot: Streaming Speakeasy
Upcoming Broadway musical Some Like It Hot, with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, have paired with Stellar to create what is billed as a “social club [that] gives theater fans exclusive access to the secrets of the next great musical comedy.” The Speakeasy includes livestreamed events including behind-the-scenes peeks, conversations with cast and creatives, and exclusive content. Programs are made available on demand after the livestream. Free. More info and access via Stellar.

Chichester Festival Theatre: Digital Stages
Chichester Festival Theatre provided an array of wonderful online content throughout the pandemic — their WWII-era Beauty and the Beast and Flowers for Mrs. Harris were particular highlights — and they continue to provide digital events available around the world. To celebrate their 60th anniversary, CFT have released five fascinating digital events including a digital diorama, a virtual behind-the-scenes tour, and a unique program utilizing new technology that allows you to step back in time to see the Festival Theatre as it was in 1962. Most programs are available for free, or for a small fee. Visit CFT Digital Stages to learn more.

Hollywood in Vienna: A Celebration of Disney Classics Featuring Alan Menken
An annual concert celebrating Hollywood music performed with a symphonic orchestra in memory of Austrian composer Max Steiner. Steiner worked on Broadway in the early 20th century, and composed the scores for over 300 Hollywood films including Gone With the Wind and Casablanca. This year's concert celebrating the work Alan Menken was originally scheduled for 2020, and is now taking place on September 23, 2022. It has been announced that Disney Plus will stream the concert, but a broadcast date has yet to be set.

The Filmed Live Musicals Newsletter
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This week's free newsletter has info on a dozen new musicals streaming over the weekend including two sci-fi musicals, two feminist musicals, musicals from Australia, the UK, the US, and Korea, work featuring Frank Sinatra and Leonard Bernstein, concerts featuring Broadway performers, and more!

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