Due to the global health emergency, Broadway theaters have found their bright lights dimmed and their houses dark for the first time in history. As the world works together to stop the spread of COVID-19, the theater industry has been put on hold indefinitely.

Amanda Kloots is overjoyed to report her husband Nick Cordero is awake! The Broadway star had been in a medically induced coma due to complications from COVID-19.

Danny Burstein, who was starring in Moulin Rouge at the time of the shutdown, survived a particularly brutal case of COVID-19 last month, and now he is set on helping others do the same. Just yesterday, the six-time Tony nominee joined founder of the Survivor Corps, Diana Berrent, to donate plasma- especially important since both have fully recovered and now have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus. 

Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin chatted with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge earlier today to explain what yesterday's update means for the future of those 39 shows. 'We don't know when we're coming back. We know that we have to have health and safety as a primary concern,' she explained.

Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate announced today that, due to the Broadway shutdown, dates have been rescheduled for the upcoming World Premiere of MJ the new musical on Broadway.

Matthew Warchus, Artistic Director of the Old Vic, has revealed that the theatre is in rough shape due to the financial toll caused by the health crisis.

NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the formation of The Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery.

Due to the global health emergency, Broadway theaters have found their bright lights dimmed and their houses dark for the first time in history. As the world works together to stop the spread of COVID-19, the theater industry has been put on hold indefinitely.

Today, producers for the upcoming revival of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite announced new production dates with stars Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, directed by John Benjamin Hickey.

Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement regarding media reports that the Broadway League would be refunding Broadway tickets through September 6.

Performances of Hamilton at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles have been cancelled through September 6, due to the health crisis. The show's run has been extended through February 28 to accommodate the change.

Since the beginning of the PAUSE in New York, small arts venues have been at a standstill, unable to generate any revenue while public events remain on hold for the greater good. Meanwhile, rents are due each month with no relief.

U.K. cinemas will not be reopening before July 4.

Costume designers, seamstresses, and performers with sewing skills have joined the effort to manufacture face masks and other personal protective equipment.

Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed members to the following Sector Advisory Councils: Labor and Workforce; Large Business; Small Business; and Arts, Culture, and Entertainment. Sector Advisory Councils will inform the Administration's efforts to restart the economy and city life. The councils will serve as critical links to disseminate information about re-opening and provide guidance to shape the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Membership of the councils on Faith, Construction and Real Estate, Non-Profits and Social Services, Public Health and Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, and Surface Transportation will be announced in the coming days.

Sleepless, the musical based on the film Sleepless in Seattle, has been postponed, due to the extension of the West End's shutdown through the end of June. Sleepless was set to premiere in London on 25 March 2020 at the newly opened Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Today, Lin-Manuel Miranda and his family announced the launch of Raise Up, a digital fundraising campaign offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences to raise vital funds for immigrant communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Due to the global health emergency, Broadway theaters have found their bright lights dimmed and their houses dark for the first time in history. As the world works together to stop the spread of COVID-19, the theater industry has been put on hold indefinitely.

The Seoul run of The Phantom of the Opera, which was suspended after its cast members were confirmed with COVID-19, resumed performances on April 23. A new video has been released, detailing the safety measures that are being taken at the theatre, to ensure the safety of the cast, crew, and audiences. Crew members talk about disinfecting costumes and props, cleaning wigs, and more.

With the ongoing suspension of Broadway performances due to COVID-19 continuing until further notice, the Broadway League is updating information regarding performance cancellations and ticketing protocol. While a date to resume performances is yet to be determined, Broadway theatres are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for performances through September 6, 2020.

Due to the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, DCPA Off-Center will postpone the world premiere immersive production Theater of the Mind, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar.

As the shutdown continues, BroadwayWorld is keeping you up to date on the latest announcements and updates from New York's Off-Broadway theatres. 

It has been announced that Nuffield Southampton Theatres has gone into administration due to the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Broadway Records and producer Andrew Gerle will be releasing an album of original songs to benefit the Actors Fund and the Dramatists Guild, two organizations doing essential work supporting theatre artists during the economic shutdown.

This morning, Actors' Equity Association President Kate Shindle joined other entertainment union professionals to speak to how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.