By Mackenzie Nichols Staff Writer While countless theater fans are stuck at home and unable to attend live performances in traditional venues, Streaming Musicals hosted a virtual opening night of Paul Gordon’s adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice.” Around 160,000 viewers from 14 different countries tuned in to the performance, including those in the United States, Italy, Singapore, Australia, Germany and England.
The event, held April 10, was free to watch. For comparison, a traditional Broadway theater has 1,250 seats. The event was hosted by Beth Leavel (“The Drowsy Chaperone,” “The Prom”), actress Laura Osnes (“Bandstand,” “Cinderella”) and SiriusXM’s Julie James and included interviews with team members during intermission.
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