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Wake Up With BWW 5/6: De Blasio Hopes to Return to Normalcy in NYC in September, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2020


Today's top stories: Mayor De Blasio is hoping to return to 'as much normal as we can be' by the beginning of September, and more!

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Looks to September for City to Become 'As Normal As We Can Be'
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2020


While non-essential events in New York City have already been canceled through June, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio is looking towards the future. When might thing get back to normal? 'I believe right now we are on a good track for the thing I am focused on the most, which is getting us up and running and as much normal as we can be by the beginning of September when school begins,' he said in today's press conference. 'I want to see school come back strong. I want to see us do the work over the next few months to get to that point.'

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barbra Streisand, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, and More Set For Robin Hood's RISE UP NEW YORK! Virtual Telethon
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2020


Robin Hood, New York's largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartMedia will join together with New York television and radio stations to air a citywide a?oevirtual telethona?? on Monday, May 11 at 7 PM ET.

Former OSHA Chief David Michaels to Consult for Actors' Equity Association on Developing New Health and Safety Standards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2020


Actors' Equity Association has announced that public health expert Dr. David Michaels will consult for the union, effective immediately to help develop new model health and safety standards for COVID-19.

Wake Up With BWW 4/21: Non-Essential Events in NYC Cancelled Through June, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020


Today's top stories: non-essential events in NYC are cancelled through June, Wynn Las Vegas prepares new guidelines for re-opening, and more.

2020 New York City Pride March Cancelled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2020


The 2020 Pride March in New York City has been cancelled for the first time in the March's 50-year history due to the ongoing health crisis.

Breaking: NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Cancels All Non-Essential Events Through June
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2020


Shortly after the Broadway League updated the terms of the Broadway shutdown earlier this month (currently extended to June 7), Governor Cuomo made a statement of doubt regarding the timeline. Now, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has just announced that non-essential events have been canceled through June. 

Could De Blasio's New Budget Cause Further Struggles for NYC Theater Companies?
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2020


NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has proposed a new plan for the next fiscal year, and according to Forbes, the budget could be bad news for the city's already-struggling theatre companies. 

New Yorkers Can Now Be Fined Up to $500 If They Break Social Distancing Rules
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020


New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that people who ignore social distancing rules will now be fined. De Blasio stated that the fines could be between $250 to $500.

IATSE Closes Offices Through March 31
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2020


According to Deadline, IATSE, the union for theatrical stagehands, has just announced that it will close offices to both members and public. IATSE Stagehands Local One president James J. Claffey, Jr. said in a statement:

Limon Dance Suspends Activities Through April 13
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2020


Limon Dance has suspended activities through April 13.

Breaking: NYC Mayor Orders Closures of Theatres, Gyms, Nightlife; Restaurants to Take-Out Only
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2020


It was just announced that NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed an executive order instating a curfew which mandates the closure of all movie theaters, small theaters, nightclubs and commercial gyms by 8 PM.

Wake Up With BWW 3/17: West End Closes, Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2020


Today's top stories: the West End has officially shut down, Idris Elba tests positive for Covid-19, and more.

Breaking: Remaining NYC Theaters & Concert Venues to Close Tuesday March 17
by Robert Diamond - Mar 15, 2020


Not many New York City performance venues have remained open, but per Mayor Bill de Blasio, the remaining ones will close effective Tuesday AM...

New York Public Schools Closed Due to Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2020


It was announced this afternoon, that all New York public schools will be closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Local 802 AFM Calls for Assistance To Musicians and Other Arts Workers Impacted By Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2020


As public health officials across the country advise a limit on public gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), President Adam Krauthamer of the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM, issued the following statement: 

MOVING BODY-MOVING IMAGE Festival Will Return to Barnard College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020


After its sold-out 2018 debut, the biennale MOVING BODY - MOVING IMAGE Festival, conceived and curated by the accomplished choreographer, dancer, teacher, and filmmaker Gabri Christa, returns to Barnard College.

RENAISSANCE IN THE BELLY OF A KILLER WHALE Adds An Extra Performance At The Wilma Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2020


Three women joyfully tell the story of their hometown of Harlem in Renaissance in the Belly of the Killer Whale, on stage at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia now through March 7. Due to popular demand, the company has added an additional performance on Saturday, March 7 at 2pm.

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