As the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus shutters productions big and small across the nation, theatrical licensers have responded with a series of measures to accommodate arts institutions affected by the crisis. 

The UK theatre industry has responded to the Covid-19 outbreak. This afternoon, the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre announced the closure of all their venues, including all West End productions.

With the health and safety of its public, artists, and staff as its foremost priority, Carnegie Hall today announced that it has extended its public closure through Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Roundabout Theatre Company has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances: 

Ben Platt took to twitter today to announce that he, along with Kathryn Gallagher and Noah Galvin will be hosting a virtual dance party tomorrow 3 PM PST/6 PM EST.

Yesterday, following new guidance from the CDC against gatherings of more than 50 people, Actors' Equity Association is asking all Equity producers temporarily postpone all of their required Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) and Equity Chorus Calls (ECCs).

The Town Hall has announced that Broadway By The Year©: Volume 2: Broadway Musicals of 2005-2009 has been rescheduled for Monday, July 27 at 8pm. Created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, the evening will continue Broadway By The Year©'s 20th season at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).

PEN America, joining the ranks of cultural institutions and festivals changing their plans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, has cancelled the 2020 PEN World Voices Festival: These Truths, this year's edition of the United States' foremost international literary festival, which was slated to take place May 4-9 in venues across New York City.

Gingold Theatrical Group today announced the cancellation of the upcoming Shaw Songs @ The Players.

Cabaret series, The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin, announced that it is going virtual over the next several weeks to raise money for The Actors Fund. Created, written and accompanied by 13 year-old musical sensation Joshua Turchin (Trevor the Musical, Forbidden Broadway, The Perfect Fit, The Little Mermaid Live-To-Film at The Hollywood Bowl, National Tour of A Christmas Story), The Early Night Show brings musical comedy to an early night audience and features Broadway, TV and Film performers.

When news broke that theaters across the country would need to shutdown amidst Covid-19 concerns, many shows were in the middle of rehearsals. What would become of these productions, that might not make it to the other side of the hiatus?

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

The Center for Disease Control has issued updated recommendations regarding gatherings of 50 or more people amid the Covid-19 outbreak and has recommended suspension of such activities for at least the next eight weeks.

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will suspend performances at The Princess Theatre through April 12. 

Equity President, Kate Shindle, sat down with MSNBC to discuss the impact of the current Broadway shutdown due to the Covid-19 ourbreak.

Due to the public health crisis of COVID-19, Signature Theatre announced today that the 2020 Stephen Sondheim Award Gala will be postponed from April 6, 2020 until June 29, 2020.

This afternoon, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will waive the seven-day waiting period for unemployment insurance amid the Covid-19 outbreak:

This afternoon, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced increased social distancing measures to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Ray Hair, president of the American Federation of Musicians, has issued a statement calling for government aid for the thousands of musicians and other unemployed entertainment industry workers who have been displaced by the Covid-19 outbreak. 

Signature Theatre has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of shows and events due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Due to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's' temporary ban on all large group events in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, theatres across the state are postponing and/or canceling performances. BroadwayWorld Detroit is doing its best to combine a list of those performances in one place for theatergoers. If a theatre or any information is missing, please email Katie.Laban@gmail.com for it to be added. *This is a developing story, with more information being added as it becomes available.

Café Carlyle has announced, In an abundance of caution due to COVID-19, all performances from March 24th through May 2nd have been canceled.

PERFECT CRIME and the smash hit comedy THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY today announced that each show will continue on with an uninterrupted performance schedule.

Broadway Licensing has secured approvals for live streaming over 400 plays from their Playscripts catalog.