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Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma in Macbeth, which is streaming courtesy of National Theatre at Home. Photo Marc Brenner.
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, November 1 to Sunday, November 3, for free or at low cost. Remember, daylight saving time ends on Sunday, so set your clock back an hour!
Live-streaming on Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. ET for $28.50.
Beloved Tony-nominated vocalist Sam Harris shares his story and some favorite songs in Beyond the Rainbow, from his breakthrough performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on Star Search to his career on Broadway (The Life, The Producers) and as a multi-platinum recording artist. Expect an eclectic repertory, including classic show tunes, standards, pop and rock. 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 on Saturday, November 2 at 9:45 p.m. ET for $28.50.
Broadway truly is a drag at this fabulous performance. Everyone involved is a drag diva, from hostess Tara Bull to her cast of cool queens (including Jizzelle, Aurora Whorealis and Worshipher) to their pianist, Lyra Vega! Show tunes have never sounded so stylish. Live-streaming from 54 Below's swanky stage. If you prefer to attend in person, click here for info.
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A variety of shows streaming until Sunday, November 3, most are FREE.
During the pandemic, intrepid artists expanded the definition of theatre with innovative online performances. This digital festival celebrates some of those theatre-makers with a lineup of shows to experience from home. Some productions are available to stream throughout the weekend, others are performed live online. All are FREE or pay-what-you-can. Check out the schedule and take a chance!
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Streaming until Friday, November 22 for FREE.
PBS Great Performances presents Émigré, a semi-staged oratorio chronicling the journey of two Jewish brothers who escape the Nazis during World War II and end up in Shanghai. There they take very different paths in life and love. The New York Philharmonic and an international cast perform composer Aaron Zigman's score with lyrics by Grammy-winning librettist Mark Campbell. Recorded live on stage at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall earlier this year.
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Streaming for $10.
In 2020, London's lauded National Theatre launched its own streaming service featuring professional stage captures of its productions. While you can buy a subscription, shows are also available to rent individually. New to the roster is a celebrated mounting of Macbeth starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma as Shakespeare's bloody aspirational couple. Recorded live in London last year, it's directed by Simon Godwin. A 72-hour rental costs $10 and captions are available. It's just one of many fantastic National Theatre shows you can stream, so be sure to browse the entire list.
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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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