Ars Nova Cancels Remainder of 2019-2020 Season; Over 150 Staff Members To Be Paid Through Juneby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Ars Nova has canceled the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, originally set to conclude on June 30, 2020. This includes the premiere of Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things, the 13th annual ANT Fest, and all of the discovery and developmental programming that was scheduled to take place. Aaron Tveit Has Tested Positive for COVID-19by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020Aaron Tveit has revealed in an Instagram post that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He shared that he has been in quarantine since the Broadway shut down on Thursday, March 12th. Outraged Customers Call for Action Over Delayed Payments from Brown Paper Ticketsby BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020BroadwayWorld has learned that customers of ticketing agency Brown Paper Tickets have taken major issue after the company failed to pay for ticket sales of already-completed events. As first reported by OnStage Blog, multiple customers have received notices from the company requesting that they not deposit issued checks because of the 'unprecedented situation with COVID-19.' TDF Forced to Lay-Off Staff; Calls for Donations!by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020Beloved nonprofit organization TDF, which has been dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone since 1968, has just released a statement regrading the impact of the Broadway Shutdown. Theatre Under The Stars Suspends Spring and Summer Programsby BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020Theatre Under The Stars has announced the postponement or cancellation of most programming through July, due to the COVID-19 crisis. As Houston's largest non-profit dedicated to musical theatre, this represents multiple events across several venues. Breaking: Gov. Cuomo Orders All Non-Essential Workers Stay Homeby BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference Friday morning that all workers in non-essential businesses across New York state are required to stay home in an effort to flatten the curve of the COVID19 outbreak. This is a breaking story, more info to come. Broadway League Cancels 2020 Jimmy Awardsby BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020The Broadway League has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Jimmy Awards® due to the ongoing crisis with COVID-19. This decision was made out of respect for the health and safety of the many students, families, theatre professionals, and fans who attend and participate in this national program each year. Daniel Dae Kim Has Tested Positive For COVID-19by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020Daniel Dae Kim, most recently seen on Broadway as the King in the Barlett Sher revival of The King and I, took to Instagram to announce he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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