Today on Broadway: Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Chu to Direct "Wicked" Film, "Come From Away" to Be Filmed for September Release, Hal Holbrook Dies at 95

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1) Movie Musical News

Jon Chu to Direct “Wicked” Film Adaptation

“Come from Away” to Be Filmed for September Release

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/filmed-version-of-come-from-away-musical-set-at-entertainment-one

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2) Tony, Emmy Winning Legend Hal Holbrook Dies at 95

3) In Other News

Benanti, Shalhoub, Fontana, More in Audible’s Spring Slate

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Laura-Benanti-Tony-Shalhoub-Santino-Fontana-and-More-Featured-in-Audible-Theaters-Spring-2021-Slate-20210201

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces #BwayforBLM Forum “What Now”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Advocacy-Coalition-Announces-BwayforBLM-Forum-WHAT-NOW-20210201

Cooper, Benton, John, McLean Virtual Concert of “Haley at Therapy”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lilli-Cooper-Dene-Benton-and-More-Will-Lead-Virtual-Concert-of-New-Musical-HALEY-AT-THERAPY-20210202

4) Feel Good Recommendations

Signature Theatre’s “Simply Sondheim” Now Available

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Signature-Theatres-SIMPLY-SONDHEIM-is-Now-Available-20210202

Jordan, Spencer Swap Roles in Musical Medley