The Public Theater has just announced that the 2020 summer season of Shakespeare in the Park, a 58-year tradition of free theater in Central Park, has been canceled. A Statement from the theater reads: 'While our stages will remain dark, our commitment to our mission will burn brighter than ever. Our promise to you is that we will keep working tirelessly to bring you glorious work by our incredible artists. Thank you for continuing to stand with us.' 

Originally scheduled with engagements through the summer, the national tour of BANDSTAND has ended its run early due to public health and safety concerns surrounding Covid-19.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that  New York's stay-at-home order has been extended until at least May 15.

The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund in the New York Community Trust today announced that 276 New York City-based social services and arts and cultural nonprofits affected by the coronavirus public health crisis have received support to date.

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Toronto production of CURSED CHILD, which was set to begin on October 23, 2020 at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre, has been postponed to 2021. 

The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund in the New York Community Trust today announced that 276 New York City-based social services and arts and cultural nonprofits affected by the coronavirus public health crisis have received support to date.

Painter Makoto Fujimura and the International Arts Movement have launched the Hilary Teachout Grant, an emergency relief grant for artists affected by the current health crisis.

BroadwayWorld has learned that The Actors Fund is officially rescheduling the event for Fall 2020. Ticket-buyers have been given the option to keep their seats for the future event (new date TBD), donate to the Actors Fund, or be refunded. 

Actors' Equity Association released the following statement regarding troubling reports that some theaters are looking to begin production as soon as May 6.

Various relief efforts have raised $14 million for The Actors Fund, which has received more than 10,000 financial assistance requests since nationwide shutdowns began March 13.

Ticketmaster has officially updated its refund policy, which previously allowed for ticket-buyers to get their money back for canceled or postponed events. The language on their website has been recently updated, however.

A second group of Broadway producers have stepped up to match all new donations up to $1 million

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and Equity have come to an agreement to support actors during the current suspension of West End shows due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Earlier this month it was reported that Broadway's Hamilton has canceled the remainder of its performances at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. To say goodbye to the City by the Bay two cast members, including the production's title star Julius Thomas III and Andrew Wojtal who played Samuel Seabury each gave one 'final' performance.

BAM today announced that it has made the difficult decision to cancel programming and events through June.

After participating in the Light It Blue campaign last week, Broadway theatres will continue to take part in this national show of support and deep gratitude for the health care heroes, first responders, essential workers, and all who are on the front lines of the current COVID-19 crisis every day.

With news today that New York state has possibly reached a plateau in new COVID-19 diagnoses, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans for what comes next. New York will team with five neighboring states (New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island) to collaborate on a plan for reopening.

The Independent has reported that playwright James Graham said that the theatre industry will not survive the coronavirus crisis without an a?oeaggressive government bailouta??.

Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, has shared an update on the health of her husband, who has been in the ICU due to COVID-19.

According to a new survey from the Americans for the Arts, the arts sector in the United States has lost an estimated $4.5 billion to the current virus pandemic.

According to Deadline, the Shubert Organization has furloughed around 30% of staff members across multiple departments, including administrative, sales, and marketing. The employees will continue to receive health insurance for three months.

Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots is asking for prayers, as Nick's condition is worsening.

Brian Stokes Mitchell has made a full recovery from Covid-19!

Due to ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the high degree of uncertainty that will continue for the next several months, Arena Stage has made the difficult decision to cancel the 70th Anniversary Gala originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at The Anthem.

Today, Goodspeed Musicals Executive Director Michael Gennaro announced additional changes to the programming and operations at the theater. 'We recently made the painful decision to cancel Candide and move South Pacific to the fall. We also had to postpone the Worklight Series at The Terris Theatre to next year.'