Jesse Berger - Red Bull Theater Founder and Artistic Director, Jim Bredeson - Red Bull Managing Director, and the Board of Trustees of Red Bull Theater today announced that the Twelfth Annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit scheduled for Monday March 30th would be cancelled.

The Ensemblist has launched a new podcast mini-series 'COVID-19 in the Theatre.'

Producer Eric Krebs announced today that Amas Musical Theatre's production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, scheduled to begin performances at Theatre Row on March 17th and open on March 26th has been postponed for the time being. The original cast album will be recorded in April.

With the health and safety of its public, artists, and staff as its foremost priority, Carnegie Hall today announced that it will be closed for all public events and programming through the end of March, effective midnight tonight, in an effort to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Amid ongoing health concerns regarding COVID-19 in the theater community, it has been announced that Broadway Backwards, the star-studded celebration of the LGBTQ community through show tunes previously scheduled to take place on Monday, March 16, 2020, has been canceled.

Not even Dee Dee Allen could sing her way out of this one. Deadline reports that out of 'an abundance of caution' production on the Netflix film adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical has stopped.

UPDATE: Performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will now be canceled through April 30.

The New York Times reports that more restrictions on large crowds are coming, specifically mentioning Broadway, per Mayor De Blasio who said the goal is to balance 'the need to keep as much normalcy in society as possible while reducing the gatherings that are causing concern.a??

The UK theatre industry weathers the Covid-19 outbreak. Read updates here:

American Repertory Theatre has issued new information about upcoming performances and events amid the Covid-19 outbreak:

Producers have canceled upcoming Equity principal auditions for Broadway's Frozen and the musical adaptation of Water for Elephants amid the current outbreak of Covid-19 (coronavirus).

Engagements of Broadway's Hamilton and The Last Ship have been temporarily canceled in San Francisco due to concerns over the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

BroadwayWorld has learned that an usher working at the Booth Theatre has tested positive for Coronavirus and has been quarantined.

Following an emergency meeting held today by The Broadway League BroadwayWorld has learned that all Broadway performances are cancelled beginning at 5PM tonight as a result of the Coronavirus.

Seattle's 5th Avenue theatre has been closed over new regulations to halt the spread of Coronavirus in the state.

Last week the cast of Hadestown announced amid the coronavirus outbreak, they would no longer stage door following performances. Yesterday the cast of Beetlejuice made the same call.

Actors' Equity Association has released updated guidelines for auditions as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, including suspending of the strike policy for missed auditions through April 15th.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, in accordance with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and under the continued direction of Governor Andrew Cuomo, Broadway shows in New York City will extend the current suspension of all performances through June 7, 2020.

With much uncertainty amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there's been much chatter about attending crowded public spaces of late, especially the theatre.

Parco Stage Theatre in Japan, which presents musicals, opera, concerts and more has announced they will screen theatre goers with infrared thermometers as they enter the theatre for upcoming performances. The theatre is set to present the stage musical Singin' In The Rain later this year.

As the threat of Coronavirus continues to grow around the world, the Broadway League has issued an updated statement to keep theatregoers informed:

The 2020 theatre season is in full swing, with many opening nights scheduled between now and the start of Awards Season (our favorite season!) - which means you'll probably be spending a lot of time in the theatre.

As Coronavirus continues to spread across the world, the UK's Equity has issued a statement to help keep members informed and safe. A message from Deputy for the General Secretary, Stephen Spence, reads:

As the threat of Coronavirus continues to grow around the world, the Broadway League has joined other industry organizations in keeping the public informed. They just released the following statement:

As the threat of Coronavirus continues to grow around the world, Actors Equity Association is taking step to keep its members informed. AEA released the following statement: