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Just because the COVID-19 pandemic means staying safe by social distancing doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy different types of entertainment. You might not be able to go to the theater right now, but you can see a variety of performances from the comfort of your couch at home. Your media options are plentiful, including dance, music, drama, comedy, and opera. You could even try to learn about some types of performing arts that you’ve never seen or heard before by checking out some new performances.

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New York City Ballet

The New York City Ballet posts performance videos that you can watch from anywhere.

The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera has an “On Demand” section on its website where you can watch a nightly opera stream from your couch.

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Stars in the House

Stars in the House hosts a live stream of guest performances every evening.

Broadway World

Explore the calendar of events posted by Broadway World, which you can watch online instead of going to a theater.

Discover Live Entertainment on Stellar

The live-streamed shows on Stellar range from singing to dance, with many different genres represented.

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PBS Great Performances

PBS regularly hosts full-length virtual performances that you can view from home for free.

American Pops Orchestra

Check out the all-virtual offerings scheduled by the American Pops Orchestra.

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Films Across Borders

Take part in the 2020 Films Across Borders event, which features stories about people and wildlife in a virtual format.

Environmental Film Festival

Watch the featured film hosted by the Environmental Film Festival, which you can see virtually.

Free Play Readings

Explore some different plays by streaming free play readings, which you can listen to from anywhere.

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Chamber Dance Project: Virtual Chat Series

Get a chance to interact with artists and performers who work with the Chamber Dance Project.

Mason Arts at Home

George Mason University has a schedule of upcoming virtual performances that you can watch from your couch.

Dance Place Virtual Presentations

Dance Place shares a wealth of free virtual events that are hosted on their website and then rebroadcast on the company’s Facebook page.

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The Kennedy Center at Home

The Kennedy Center’s Digital Stage is full of concerts you can tune in to from home.

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The Olney Home Hour

Put these concerts on your calendar so you don’t forget to tune in for seasonal entertainment provided monthly throughout the year.

Round House at Your House

The Round House Theatre has planned a wide array of activities that you can participate in from the comfort of your own house.

Shakespeare Theatre Company

These performances are performed live on stage, but you can watch them from home after buying tickets.

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Strathmore Virtual Content

Strathmore has decided that taking in the arts is more important than ever now, so they’ve made productions available to watch from home.

Synetic Streaming

Stream live shows put on by the Synetic Theater, and only pay what you can afford for tickets.

Transformation Theatre Events

You’ll need Zoom to watch these events, produced by the Transformation Theatre.

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Washington Improv Theater

The Washington Improv Theater is improvising by putting on weekly streaming shows that are free to view.

Washington Performing Arts

Washington Performing Arts has organized a wide selection of online programming to enable you to explore many different types of concerts.

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Chicago Children’s Theater: Virtual Theater Programming

Click on any of these videos to watch theater from your computer or device.

Chicago Plays Streaming Now

You don’t have to be in Chicago to see these shows that are streaming over the Internet.

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Lyric Opera of Chicago

Broaden your musical horizons by watching free videos of performances by the Lyric Opera of Chicago.