Today on Broadway: Thursday, August 20, 2020

The Public Names New Associate Artistic Directors, More “Dear Evan Hansen” Film Casting News

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1) Theatre News

The Public Theater Names Saheem Ali and Shanta Thake Associate Artistic Directors

https://www.playbill.com/article/off-broadways-public-theater-taps-saheem-ali-and-shanta-thake-as-associate-artistic-directors

At Theaters, Push for Racial Equity Leads to Resignations and Restructuring

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/19/theater/racial-equity-theater-resignations.html

2) Film + Streaming News

Colton Ryan and Nik Dodani Join “Dear Evan Hansen” Movie

https://www.playbill.com/article/colton-ryan-and-nik-dodani-join-dear-evan-hansen-movie

Larry Owens, April Matthis, Keith Josef Adkins, and D. Woods Join "48Hours…In Harlem"

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Larry-Owens-April-Matthis-Keith-Josef-Adkins-and-D-Woods-Join-48HOURS-INHARLEM-20200819

New Dates Set for Andrew Scott-Led World Premiere of “Three Kings”

https://www.playbill.com/article/new-dates-set-for-andrew-scott-led-world-premiere-of-three-kings

Final Casting Announced for Playbill’s “Women in Theatre: A Centennial Celebration”

https://www.playbill.com/article/final-casting-announced-for-playbills-women-in-theatre-a-centennial-celebration

3) Feel-Good Recommendations

Ellyn Marsh, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Gerald Caesar, and More Take on “Mean Girls” in a Social Distance Parody

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Ellyn-Marsh-as-Tina-Fey-Jay-Armstrong-Johnson-Gerald-Cesar-and-More-take-on-MEAN-GIRLS-in-a-Social-Distance-Parody-20200819

“Girl From the North Country” Releases Music Video of Kimber Elayne Sprawl Performing 'Tight Connection To My Heart'

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-GIRL-FROM-THE-NORTH-COUNTRY-Releases-Music-Video-of-Kimber-Elayne-Sprawl-Performing-Tight-Connection-To-My-Heart-20200819

Billy Porter Performs “For What It's Worth” at the Democratic National Convention

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Billy-Porter-Performs-For-What-Its-Worth-at-the-Democratic-National-Convention-20200818

Billy Porter and Misty Copeland Spearhead BTU and Fair Count's “only1ofme” Social Media Campaign

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Billy-Porter-and-Misty-Copeland-Spearhead-BTU-and-Fair-Counts-only1ofme-Social-Media-Campaign-20200818

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