Feinstein's/54 Below, which had previously announced that performces would be canceled through April 8, has now announced that the venue will remain closed through May 12. Artists are being rescheduled and ticket information is on the website for refunds.
Due to the global pandemic, the Chita Rivera Awards, originally scheduled for May 17 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, will be postponed until later in the year, it was announced today by Joe Lanteri, Founder and Executive Director of the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation, Inc.
All around the world artists and arts organizations have suddenly found themselves facing unprecedented circumstances. All large gatherings and live performances have been put on pause for the foreseeable future as we attempt to end this pandemic. This global health emergency has left many artists without a source of income, and unsure of when the strict social distancing and self-isolation rules will be lifted to allow for performances and gatherings to resume.
For the first time in over 70 years. Edinburgh Art Festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh International Festival and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are not happening as planned in 2020.
Tony-winner Laura Benanti is continuing her 'Sunshine Songs' social media series, with a brand new initiative that will bring your talents into the lives of those that need it most during this trying time.
Artists Rights Society has just launched a petition to put $20,000 in the pocket of every working visual artist in the US, in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, reports have been circulating that Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger is in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator after contracting the coronavirus. Now according to Billboard, he is no longer in a coma and his condition is 'improving.'
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the cancellation of its spring season, including Qui Nguyen's Poor Yella Rednecks and Emily Feldman's The Best We Could (a family tragedy).
Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, it is with a heavy heart that 59E59 Theaters announced that the 2020 Brits Off Broadway festival has been canceled. The 15th annual season of new British theater was scheduled to begin on April 14.
The Drama League has announced the launch of the Ghost Light Campaign, the Directors Emergency Relief Fund, and Stage Directors COVID-19 Impact Survey. The Drama League, a home for directors, supports directors at every stage of their career and fosters conversation between artists and audiences.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, City Center cancelled the remainder of its season due to the current health crisis. One production that was cancelled, was Love Life, which was set to run March 18 - 22, starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell. However, Jack Viertel, Encores! Artistic Director, has some promising news.
Broadway's Javier Munoz is leading the Broadway Relief Project, uniting Broadway seamstresses, actors, and other members of the community to help the New York City government meet the need for 10 million surgical gowns.
Mary McColl, Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement following regarding the CARES Act, which has now passed the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
On an average day, approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square. Not today. As the the current global health crisis continues, the Crossroads of the World is desolate.
The West End production of Waitress, which recently temporarily closed due to the current health crisis, has announced via Twitter and their website, that the show will not be re-opening.