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Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in the recent London revival of Kiss Me, Kate, which is streaming starting this weekend. Photo by Johan Persson.
Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our curated list spotlights the five best options to stream this weekend, Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, for free or at low cost.
Live-streaming Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. ET for $26.
The world-renowned "dragapella quartet" The Kinsey Sicks performs hilarious, politically charged parodies. Hear what these drag divas have to sing as they skewer hot topics in high heels and four-part harmony. Live-streaming directly from The Green Room 42 in Midtown. If you prefer to attend in person, click here for info.
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Airing on TV on PBS Thirteen on Friday, May 30 at 9 p.m. ET for FREE. Streaming online until Monday, June 30.
The Cher Show Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and UK stage star Adrian Dunbar headline this revival of the beloved classic Kiss, Me Kate, about the drama-filled relationships of two sets of lovers as they mount a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Tony winner Bartlett Sher directed this production, which was recorded live onstage in London last summer and features glorious Cole Porter songs, including "Too Darn Hot," So In Love," "Always True to You In My Fashion" and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare."
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Live-streaming on Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET for $29.
Although best known for her screen work (Orange Is the New Black, Nashville), Alicia Witt is also a stage vet (mostly in LA and the UK) as well as a talented singer-songwriter and pianist. For her second 54 Below solo concert, she shares her original pop songs and shows off her impressive keyboard skills. Live-streaming from 54 Below's swanky stage. If you prefer to attend in person, click here for info.
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Live-streaming Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET for $26.
Maiesha McQueen, who played Becky in Waitress on Broadway as well as the musical's national tour, shares her powerful pipes and stories in A Force of Nature. Expect songs from her career as well as tales about her journey as a Black woman in the theatre industry. Live-streaming directly from The Green Room 42 in Midtown. If you prefer to attend in person, click here for info.
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Streaming until Sunday, June 8 for FREE.
On Monday, PBS aired the annual National Memorial Day Concert from Washington, DC and you can watch a recording through the end of next week. Honoring the service and sacrifice of all our folks in uniform, the evening features a starry lineup, including opera star Angel Blue, four-time Tony nominee Gary Sinise, and Broadway vets Blair Underwood and Gretchen Mol alongside various military bands.
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Raven Snook is the Editor of TDF Stages. Follow her on Facebook at @Raven.Snook. Follow TDF on Facebook at @TDFNYC.
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