Feinstein's/54 Below Will Remain Closed Through May 12by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2020Feinstein'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. Chita Rivera Awards to be Postponed Until Later in the Yearby BWW News Desk - April 1, 2020Due 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. Need Help? Emergency Grants Available for the Arts Communityby Chloe Rabinowitz - April 5, 2020All 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. Edinburgh's August Festivals Will Not Take Place In 2020by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2020For 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. Update: Adam Schlesinger is in a Medically Induced Coma After Contracting COVID-19by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020As 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.' 2020 Brits Off Broadway Season at 59E59 Theaters Has Been Canceledby BWW News Desk - March 30, 2020Due 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. Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel Promises LOVE LIFE Will Be Rescheduledby BWW News Desk - March 30, 2020As 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. CARES Act Includes Help for Arts Workers; Actors' Equity Thanks Congressby BWW News Desk - March 27, 2020Mary 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. WAITRESS in London to Close Permanentlyby BWW News Desk - March 27, 2020The 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.
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