BroadwayHD founders Bonnie Comley and Stewart Lane join me to talk about the reopening of theaters plus more digital captures to come

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This week our guests are Bonnie Comley and Stewart Lane, the founders and driving forces behind the outstanding streaming service BroadwayHD. They over 200 play that ranges from Tony Award winners to some gems that will become your favorites.Six years ago they started BroadwayHD and in the process, they are pioneers who perfected the concept of digital capturing plays from Broadway with camera shots showing the performance from every possible angle. As Stu likes to put “we want you to see the sweat on the performer's faces and see them out of breath just like you would see if you were in the theater.During this past year, digital capturing of Broadway shows finely got its much-deserved recognition as the Disney + production of Hamilton was a massive success on the small screen both fans and critics loved it. The Disney+ production brought to the attention of critics that the digital capturing of a play was every bit as entertaining and as compelling as a major motion picture. Suddenly Emmys, Oscars, and Golden Globes all put them in mainstream categories something that Disney can thank Stu and Bonnie for blazing the trail for them. over the past six years on BroadwayHD. So, moving forward there will be more digital capturing of plays both on Broadway as well as in regional, community, and college theater groups. After six years the world has at last caught up to Stu and Bonine - It is about time! Thanks, guys for showing the way! You can get a year's worth of outstanding theater in for less than the cost of a Broadway show ticket. You can find it at them at www.broadwayHD.com and we recommend that you give them a try. Broadway is coming back in late June 26th with Bruce Springsteen returns with his acclaimed intimate concert and performance at the St. James Theatre. Then on August 4th with Pass Over Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's play makes its Broadway premiere with a limited run at the August Wilson Theatre.In September things return in full force with Hamilton, Chicago, Wicked, and plenty of other great shows. Be sure to make sure what if any rules there may be in each of the theaters. Broadway is not the only place live theater returns in small towns, colleges, and community companies will return to the stage nation as well as worldwide performers can’t wait to return. Promotional consideration for Stream On with Jim Williams comes from Sling TV. They are far and away; the best live streaming service on the planet.Cord cutters and cord never want a place to keep up with live TV with sports or news. Well, we have the best possible option at the best cost in the business.Check them out at https://www.sling.com/It doesn’t matter if you like sports, or news, or entertainment they have it all in one place at a price that will have you cutting the cord today! Check out www.slingtv.com for their outstanding live service today and start saving money.Have questions or comments?No problem just ask away on social media Twitter @JWMediaDC Instagram – Jimwilliams200 Email at [email protected]

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