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One-Night-Only Return of THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW Raises Over $600,000 in Support of The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

12-time Emmy Award® winner and Tony Award® recipient Rosie O'Donnell and actor/Producer Erich Bergen have announced that the star-studded one-night-only return of the 25-time Emmy Award-winning 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show,' raised over $600,000 in support of The Actors Fund in order to help in this time of crisis.

Ars Nova Cancels Remainder of 2019-2020 Season; Over 150 Staff Members To Be Paid Through June
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

In 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.

All Signature Theatre Performances Cancelled Through the Beginning of June
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

In response to guidance from the CDC and state and local authorities, Signature Theatre has made the decision to close its doors to the public through the beginning of June.

PASSION PROJECT Featuring Tonya Pinkins, Desi Oakley, Arielle Jacobs & More to Stream on Facebook Live
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

On Wednesday, March 25 at 8pm (EST) in celebration of Women's History Month, Angela Sclafani's song cycle, PASSION PROJECT, will stream in its entirety from its world premiere concert of Volume 1 at The Green Room 42, filmed in September 2019.

VIDEO: GROUNDHOG DAY and SPONGEBOB's Jordan Grubb Shares ONE DAY MORE - A QUARANTINED MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2020

Groundhog Day & The SpongeBob Musical's Jordan Grubb has shared his Les Miserables parody video entitled 'One Day More - A Quarantined Musical.'

Javier Muñoz Shares New Project With Open Jar Studios to Assist the Medical Community During the Current Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

Javier Muñoz has announced via Twitter that he and Open Jar Studios have collaborated on a project to assist the medical community in building face shields, gowns and other needed materials to provide aid during the current health crisis. 


Aaron Tveit Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

Aaron 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 Tickets
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld 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.'

Gavin Creel Reveals He is 'Pretty Sure' He Has COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020

Gavin Creel has revealed that he is 'pretty sure' he has COVID-19. He first told the news during Rosie O'Donnell's livestreamed show last night, March 22.

HAMILTON Alum Javier Munoz Offers Aid to Face Mask Shortage
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2020

Hamilton-alum, Javier Munoz, has joined those answering the call for hospital supplies.

Daniel Dae Kim Recovering After Testing Positive for Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2020

Daniel 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.

IATSE, Christian Siriano, and More Offer Aid to Face Mask Shortage
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

IATSE points to theatrical costume departments to aid in the face mask shortage brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Broadway League And Unions Reach Emergency Relief Agreement
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

The Broadway League, producers, theatre owners, general managers and the unions of Broadway have announce that they have reached an emergency relief agreement.

Lincoln Center Cancels All Performances and Events Through First Half of May
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

Lincoln Center has released the following statement regarding the cancellation of upcoming performances via their website:

TDF Forced to Lay-Off Staff; Calls for Donations!
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

Beloved 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.

West End Theaters Will Stay Closed Through the End of April
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

The Evening Standard has reported that all West End performances have been cancelled until April 26.

Theatre Under The Stars Suspends Spring and Summer Programs
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

Theatre 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.

Arts, Entertainment and Media Unions Call on Policymakers to Protect Media Workers in Emergency Relief Packages
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

With hundreds of thousands of creative professionals out of work as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, arts, entertainment, and media unions affiliated with the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) are calling on the White House, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and Congress to quickly pass emergency relief legislation.

Hartford Stage Announces a Decrease of 70 Percent of its Operating Staff in Response to the Current Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

One week after cancelling the four remaining performances of Jane Eyre, and the entire run of The King's Speech as well as the financial impact of having to cancel its premier annual fundraising gala, Hartford Stage has announced that it has taken action to reduce its employee workforce by way of position eliminations and furloughs.

Breaking: Gov. Cuomo Orders All Non-Essential Workers Stay Home
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

New 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 Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020

The 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.

The Muny Optimistic for 2020 Season to Go On As Scheduled
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020

St. Louis' regional outdoor venue The Muny has released a statement regarding its upcoming summer season as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on the arts.

Local 802 AFM Calls For Government Relief for Musicians Displaced by Covid-19
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020

Local 802 AFM has issued a statement calling for government officials to provide assistance to musicians and other arts workers impacted by the limit on public gatherings during the COVID-19 outbreak

Congressman Adam Schiff Calls For Government Aid for Entertainment Professionals
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020

As the Covid-19 outbreak takes its toll on entertainment industries, among others, Congressman Adam Schiff is urging government officials to support legislation to support Broadway and other entertainment fields as they weather the fallout from this crisis.

Daniel Dae Kim Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020

Daniel 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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