Online Theatre Resources
Do you have a theatre kid out of school? Are you feeling culturally unsatisfied while social distancing? Us, too. Here are some great resources we've compiled:
The UK’s National Theatre has performances available for streaming.
American Theatre is keeping us up-to-date with various professional theatre performances that are available for online viewing.
Lincoln Center Theater’s current list of online streaming productions.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s youtube channel The Show Must Go On is releasing a new musical each weekend, so catch ‘em while they’re up.
Read new plays before they hit the stage with the New Play Exchange.
Catch up on what’s happening on stages across the nation with American Theatre Magazine
Watch Broadway shows on your couch with PBS Great Performances
Enjoy epic stories with the Metropolitan Opera
Shakespeare’s Globe is releasing plays free through Youtube and also has an extensive pay-on-demand library available.
Stream your favorite Broadway Shows with a membership to Broadway HD.
Rent or buy provocative new plays with OntheBoards tv.
Check out these tips for sending in a stellar self-tape audition.
Sign your children up for an online class taught by Broadway actors with Broadway Babysitters.
Learn more about what it takes to bring theatre to your television with this great article from the New York Times.
Schedule your evenings around these Live Theatre Broadcasts.
Check out this comprehensive list of resources for theatre artists from our friends from the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
Make sure you check out VSC’s latest Virtual Stage content here!
Nothing beats live, local theatre! While you’re enjoying these plays and musicals from afar, consider helping Virginia Stage Company during these uncertain times by donating, renewing your membership for Season 42, or buying a theatre-lover in your life a gift card.
Updated 6/16/20
Find some great theatrical content online that we’re missing? Let us know in the comments!
