The long-running West End production of The Phantom of the Opera and the revival of Disney's Mary Poppins have announced that they will reduce their standard 8 shows per week schedule to 6 shows per week.
Brian Stokes Mitchell recently discussed how he believes that theatre can make a rebound, and when he thinks it will be able to reopen, as well as The Actors Fund, his COVID-19 diagnosis, and more.
As Broadway remains shut down due to the ongoing pandemic, producer Kevin McCollum talks about his hopes for the future of the industry.
This past year since Broadway has been shut down, The Actors Fund has distributed over $19 million in cash assistance to members of the industry.
Today marks one year since Broadway officially shut down due to the ongoing pandemic.
Last month, members of the arts community banded together to pen an open letter calling for support of the industry in the wake of the growing health crisis.
Check out the current list of Equity-approved theatres, sorted by state, as well as any upcoming events they may have planned.
As rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues around the world, the theatre community is still anxiously awaiting news about a timeline the return of the Broadway- an industry that brings in $14 billion to New York City yearly.
As rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines continue around the world, hope is spreading about when Broadway might re-open.
Actors' Equity Association has released a statement regarding the newly passed COVID-19 relief bill, which extends COVID unemployment payments and includes the $15 billion “Save Our Stages” provision with help for venue operators.
As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Congress has reportedly reached an agreement on the forthcoming $900 billion stimulus package, including full funding for the Save Our Stages Act, which will provide approximately $15 billion in relief to independent music and live theater venues.
The Save Our Stages bill has been passed by Congress.
The senate held a congressional hearing on Tuesday regarding the need for relief for the live entertainment industry.
Sonia Friedman, producer of The Comeback, which just opened for a limited West End run, has just released a statement on the latest shutdown.
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this morning, theatres in London will shut down once again following Tuesday evening's performances.
Theatres in London have been told to shut down once again following Tuesday evening's performances.
Actors’ Equity Association released a statement following the new unemployment report, which found that over 850,000 Americans have newly applied for unemployment in the last week, the highest it has been since September, and a jump of over 100,000 from the week prior.
As President-Elect Joe Biden continues to make preparations for the start of his administration, members of the arts community have banded together to pen an open letter calling for support of the industry in the wake of the growing health crisis.
While hope for the release of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to spread, Doctor Anthony Fauci is looking ahead to the impact it can have on New York City, and more specifically, the future of Broadway.
American Ballet Theatre announced today the cancellation of its 2021 Season at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Check out the current list of Equity-approved theatres, sorted by state, as well as any upcoming events they may have planned.
Reports of Pfizer's vaccine have everyone talking this week, and Ticketmaster is already planning for new phases based on its impending distribution.
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