Today on Broadway: Friday, May 29, 2020

"Fiddler" and "Sunshine Songs" Heading to the Screen, "Normal Heart" & "Destiny of Me" Heading to Stage, Virtual Theatre Calendar Additions

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1) Theatre News

Thomas Kail to Direct Big Screen “Fiddler on the Roof” Remake

Laura Benanti’s “Sunshine Songs” to Become HBO Max Scripted Series

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HBO-Max-Greenlights-HOMESCHOOL-MUSICAL-CLASS-OF-2020-Inspired-by-Laura-Benantis-SunshineSongs-20200528

Musicals on HBO Max

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-From-Home-Musicals-and-Movies-Streaming-on-HBO-Max-20200528

Ryan Murphy Plans to Bring “The Normal Heart,” “The Destiny of Me” to Broadway in Rep

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ryan-Murphy-Buys-Rights-to-THE-NORMAL-HEART-THE-DESTINY-OF-ME-Aims-to-Run-on-Broadway-in-Rep-20200528

2) Add Them to Your Schedule

Stokes, Reiner, Apatow, More to Lead “Laughter in Lockdown” for Actors Fund

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Brian-Stokes-Mitchell-Carl-Reiner-Judd-Apatow-More-to-Take-Part-in-LAUGHTER-IN-LOCKDOWN-Comedy-Fundraiser-20200527

Audra, Lin, Kelli Join “” Variety Show

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Audra-McDonald-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Kelli-OHara-and-Many-More-Join-The-title-of-show-Show-20200528

Drama Desk Awards to Be Streamed Sunday

New York Times Announces “Opening Night” for June 11

https://timesevents.nytimes.com/broadway

3) Feel Good Recommendations

“We Are Freestlye Love Supreme” Documentary Trailer Released

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-See-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Christopher-Jackson-and-More-in-the-WE-ARE-FREESTYLE-LOVE-SUPREME-Trailer-20200528

Theatre Stars Unite for Musical Tribute to Female Essential Workers

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Andrea-Macasaet-Solea-Pfeiffer-Nasia-Thomas-More-Perform-Musical-Tribute-to-Women-of-the-Essential-Workforce-20200528