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With theaters across the country closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, <em>Playbill</em> has had to pivot quickly. "We find ourselves incredibly fortunate to be associated with this ridiculously fantastic art form that we miss oh, so much," says <em>Playbill</em> Vice President Alex Birsh.

With Theaters Still Closed, 136-Year-Old 'Playbill' Does A Quick Online Pivot

The magazine given out at theaters isn't just a program, it's a cherished souvenir. The publication has doubled down on its digital offerings, and to almost everyone's surprise, it's doing quite well.

At left, Yennie Neal-Achigbu (left) and Jamie Olivieri in 1998 and at right, in 2012.

Through Thick And Thin, Best Friends Make Room For Laughter And Tears

Jamie Olivieri and Yennie Neal-Achigbu have been inseparable since eighth grade. From annual Christmas gatherings to a husband's death, the friends have helped each other through the good and the bad.

On Monday the Electoral College meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

Electors Across The Country Vote For President: What You Need To Know

Typically, the Electoral College vote is broadly overlooked. But because of President Trump's efforts to overturn the election, every step is being closely watched and analyzed.

Sharron Cohen (second from left) with her husband David Cohen, and son Nathan Cohen with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the steps of the Supreme Court building in 1999.

RBG Imparted This To Plaintiff In Gender Equality Case: 'It's All Right To Be A Hero'

Sharron Cohen was the plaintiff in a case that eventually fell to a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And Cohen says that years later, Ginsberg encouraged her to embrace her part in the landmark case.

The Norwegian Digital Jazz Festival Offers a Wealth of Cutting-Edge Music, From Big Ears

For a certain type of music fan, the 2020 Big Ears Festival was one of the first American casualties of the coronavirus pandemic.The fest, which takes…

Sylvan Esso, performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2014.

Stream Over 100 Shows From The 9:30 Club

Between 2005 and 2017, NPR Music recorded more than 100 concerts at Washington D.C.'s famous 9:30 Club. Find them all here.

The CDC has revised its guidance to church leaders, deleting a warning about the risk of spreading the coronavirus through choirs and singing. In this photo from last summer, a choir sings at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.

CDC Quickly Changed Its Guidance On Limiting Choirs At Religious Services

A federal official says the White House had not approved the initial version, which included the warning, "The act of singing may contribute to transmission of COVID-19."

During a remote StoryCorps conversation, Erin Haggerty, left, told her father, George Barlow, how his words saw her through the tough times she faced as one of the only Black kids in her Iowa City community.

'We Do Belong Here': Father Teaches Daughter To Have Black Pride

For StoryCorps, Erin Haggerty spoke with her father, George Barlow, about how his words saw her through the tough times she faced as one of the only Black kids in her Iowa City community.

"I hear that all the time, 'The children come first, the children come first,' " Fisher said. "We are going to put real muscle behind that statement," occupational therapist Debra Fisher, right, said in a StoryCorps interview with special education teacher Emma Pelosi.

Under Pandemic Stressors, NYC Special Ed Teams Vow To 'Put The Children First'

Emma Pelosi and Debra Fisher, who work with children with special needs at separate New York public schools, find support from each other through the challenges of getting kids back to school.

From photographer Ann George: 'This image meant a lot to me as it developed. As we peer through the backdrop of history and study the complicated legacy left on the backs of the women who fought for equality in voting rights, we can learn. We learn that change is hard. We understand that the fight for equality may have begun but did not end there.'

Suffrage Photos Build A Bridge From The Past To The Future

A Yellow Rose Project offers multiple perspectives on American history, women's lived experiences and the work still being done to move towards equality.

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