Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 + Interview With Kitt Shapiro

Broadway League Weighs In On Shutdown, ALW “Cinderella” Postpones, “Reopening Night” On HBO MAX, “Once Upon a One More Time” Opens to Critical Reception

Plus, Matt talks with Kitt Shapiro about her new book, "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White," about her mother Eartha Kitt and their relationship.

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1) Broadway League Issues Statement on Recent Closures 

https://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-league-president-charlotte-st-martin-on-recent-closures-safety-protocols-more

2) New York and West End Theatre News

ALW’s “Cinderella” Suspends Run 

https://www.playbill.com/article/andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-suspends-west-end-run-until-february-2022

Cecily Strong Makes Debut in “The Search of Signs of Intelligent Life” 

https://www.playbill.com/article/cecily-strong-makes-her-new-york-theatrical-debut-in-the-search-for-signs-of-intelligent-life-in-the-universe-december-21

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3) Out-of-Town News

Reviews Are In for “Once Upon a One More Time” in D.C.

https://www.playbill.com/article/read-the-reviews-for-britney-spears-jukebox-musical-once-upon-a-one-more-time

Long Wharf Theatre Issues “Maria” Correction

https://twitter.com/long_wharf/status/1473437089983348744?s=21

https://twitter.com/MrDavidGordon/status/1473441894298488840

4) What to Watch 

The 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-the-44th-annual-kennedy-center-honors/

“Reopening Night” Available Now on HBO MAX

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/movies/reopening-night-review.html

5) Recommendations 

Watch Hugh Jackman's Grand Entrance From “The Music Man” Revival's 1st Performance

https://www.playbill.com/article/watch-hugh-jackmans-grand-entrance-from-the-music-man-revivals-1st-performance

6) Matt Interviews Kitt Shapiro

http://pegasusbooks.com/books/eartha-kitt-9781643137544-hardcover