TDF Stages Archive

Friday, September 18

Old Vic: Michael Sheen in Faith Healer At 2:30 p.m. ET, London’s acclaimed Old Vic presents Brian Friel’s Faith Healer , a powerful play about the dramatic life of Hardy, portrayed by Michael Sheen . Since this story about faith and fragility unfolds through a series of monologues delivered by Hardy, his wife ( Indira Varma ) and his longtime manager ( David Threlfall ), it’s ideal for this era of

Theater of War Productions: Amy Ryan in Philoctetes and Women of Trachis At noon ET, Theater of War Productions , a company that uses classical texts to examine contemporary issues , presents a starry reading of scenes from Philoctetes and Women of Trachis , followed by a town hall-style discussion with the audience. Two-time Tony nominee Amy Ryan, Frankie Faison, David Zayas and Marjolaine Goldsm

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

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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