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Rattlestick Playwrights Theater: Watching the Watcher At 5 p.m. ET, performer, playwright and poet Dael Orlandersmith presents Watching the Watcher , a work in progress about the power of the gaze. Best known for her Obie-winning Beauty’s Daughter and Yellowman , which was shortlisted for the Pulitzer, Orlandersmith leans in to uncomfortable but urgent explorations of race, gender and power. After

The Metropolitan Opera: Don Pasquale At 7:30 p.m. ET, the Metropolitan Opera kicks off a week of bel-canto favorites with Donizetti’s comedy Don Pasquale , starring Anna Netrebko as Norina, the clever young widow who helps teach the Scrooge-like title character much-needed lessons about generosity and love. Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien and John Del Carlo costar. Watch for free for 23 hours

Friday, September 11

Live & In Color: Days of Re-Creation At 7 p.m. ET, Live & In Color presents Days of Re-Creation , an urgent reimagining of the Book of Genesis consisting of seven playlets by writers of color about how we’re living today. The lineup features 3 Karens by Tony winner BD Wong ; The Strong Friend, and Company by Masi Asare ; SoilMates by SEVAN ; To the Stars, With Love by Nandita Shenoy ; The Nerd by

Live & In Color: Days of Re-Creation At 7 p.m. ET, Live & In Color presents Days of Re-Creation , an urgent reimagining of the Book of Genesis inspired by how we’re living today. The evening consists of seven playlets by writers of color: 3 Karens by Tony winner BD Wong , The Strong Friend, and Company by Masi Asare , SoilMates by SEVAN , To the Stars, With Love by Nandita Shenoy , The Nerd by Lau

Friday, September 4

Theater of War Productions: Damian Lewis and Brian F. O’Byrne in Oedipus the King At 2 p.m. ET, Theater of War Productions , a company that uses classical texts to examine contemporary issues , presents a starry reading of scenes from Oedipus the King , followed by a town hall-style discussion with the audience. Homeland Emmy winner Damian Lewis , Tony winner Brian F. O’Byrne , Kathryn Hunter , Cl

The Metropolitan Opera: Cendrillon At 5 p.m. ET, ever since the shutdown began, the Metropolitan Opera has been sharing productions from its Live in HD series nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET. But it also presents weekly student streams that debut on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. ET. These productions have been specially selected for families, and Zoom education sessions leading up to the screening teach school-age

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can watch today, Monday, August 31, from the comfort of your couch for free or at low cost.