Toronto won't likely see any shows at a Mirvish theatre until 2021 - with the new subscription season set to begin in January.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson will donate their blood to help develop a vaccine for COVID-19. The pair have volunteered to give their blood and plasma to be used for research.

Theatre Royal Plymouth has launched an emergency appeal after being forced to close due to the current health crisis.

Governor Cuomo is updating New York on the steps the state is taking toward expanding testing for COVID-19.

Actors' Equity Association has announced that public health expert Dr. David Michaels will consult for the union, effective immediately to help develop new model health and safety standards for COVID-19.

Artist Relief's first funding cycle ended last night at midnight. Since launching on April 8, the coalition of seven national arts grantmakers has received over 55,000 applicants for its $5,000 emergency relief grant.

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared via Twitter that they have canceled their production of Sister Act starring Nancy Opel, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and more.

Out of the Box Theatrics has announced that the company's return engagement for its site-specific production of the Broadway musical Baby will be delayed to Fall 2020, due to public health and safety concerns surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19).

National Theatre Director Rufus Norris chatted with Variety recently about the impact of the current health crisis on the theatre community as a whole.

New Dramatists has cancelled its previously announced 71st Annual Spring Luncheon due to the COVID-19 emergency. The event, to have taken place on Thursday, May 21st at the New York Marriott Marquis, was to honor Tony Award winners Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori with its 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award.

TDF has just launched the TDF Lifeline Campaign: Protect Today, Rebuild Tomorrow to raise $500,000 by June 30. This fundraising initiative will help TDF sustain critical operations during the theatre shutdown and into the challenging recovery period ahead.

Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre have created TheatreMeansBusiness.info, an online platform highlighting a range of live and recorded webinars to equip the theatre industry with the tools to begin rebuilding after the COVID-19 lockdown ends.

TikTok has announced that they are donating $2 million to The Actors Fund's COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance program. The fund helps provide financial assistance to those in the entertainment and performing arts industry with immediate need.

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the famed improvisational and sketch comedy training theater, has announced that it will close its theater and training facility in New York's Hell's Kitchen. 

Javier Munoz spoke to Pix 11 about the Broadway Relief Project, which is working to create surgical gowns and masks for those in need during the health crisis.

Theatre Communications Group released the findings of its Coronavirus Preparedness and Impact Report.

Shortly after the Broadway League updated the terms of the Broadway shutdown earlier this month (currently extended to June 7), Governor Cuomo made a statement of doubt regarding the timeline. Now, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has just announced that non-essential events have been canceled through June. 

As the country remains shut down due to the current health crisis, it appears that Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas is taking the lead on announcing a reopening plan. In addition to the casinos, Le Reve Theater is also planning to reopen with updated sanitation and distancing guidelines.

Simon Russell Beale has spoken out about his feelings and fears for the future of the theatre.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has stated that concerts and sporting events may not return until 2021.

New York Theatre Workshop announced today that out of continued concern for the health and safety of their audiences, artists and staff, NYTW will not return to public programming in the 2019/20 season.

Shortly after the Broadway League updated the terms of the Broadway shutdown last week (currently extended to June 7), Governor Cuomo made a statement of doubt regarding the timeline. Now, Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin is clarifying the specifics of the evolving plan to re-open Broadway in a recent interview with Deadline.

The Korea Herald has reported that The Seoul run of The Phantom of the Opera, which was suspended after its cast members were confirmed with COVID-19, will resume on April 23.

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their special COVID-19 response grants for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists who have had a full professional production cancelled, closed, or indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 closures.

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has proposed a new plan for the next fiscal year, and according to Forbes, the budget could be bad news for the city's already-struggling theatre companies.