Thursday, March 11, 2021
Actor behind Blackstage UK web series says pandemic offers opportunity to address structural racism in arts
British theatre needs to be “completely rebuilt” in the wake of Covid-19 to ma…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:48PMChocolate fountains, Debbie Harry and an artist’s swan song cut short. We gathered scenes from the New York City cultural landscape in the last moments before lockdown.
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As the entertainment industry collapsed during the pandemic, several major health plans made it harder to qualify for insurance. Thousands lost it.
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For the first time in almost a year, New Yorkers were allowed in front of the big screen again. There were reminders of the pandemic everywhere, but many moviegoers were undeterred.
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Temperature-taking robots, scanning codes for contact tracing, and generous refund policies are helping shows like “Frozen,” “Come From Away” and “Hamilton” get back onstage.
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
Writers and artists including Róisín Murphy, Tiffany Calver and Sigala on the art that transports them to the dancefloor during lockdown
There have been many notable nightclubs in film his…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03PMThe Cuban star talks about his battle to lift spirits at the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the film he has made to rally performers as their stages stay dark
When Carlos Acosta, considered one…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:06AMWednesday, February 17, 2021
Seyi Omooba was sacked from lesbian part at Leicester theatre after homophobic post emerged
An actor who sued a theatre and her former agents after she was sacked when a Facebook post resurf…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PMMonday, February 15, 2021
Julie Walters among signatories to letter saying post-Brexit changes a ‘towering hurdle’ to working in Europe
New visa rules for British artists, actors and theatre workers who want to w…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:33PMFriday, February 12, 2021
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The man was taciturn, but his Theater District restaurants were like Broadway clubhouses. Even the posters of flops were placed with affection.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:24PMThe director, Kirill Serebrennikov, is known for productions with thinly veiled criticism of the Russian government. His contract at the Gogol Center was not renewed.
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Seyi Omooba is suing Leicester theatre and talent agency after being sacked for Facebook post on homosexuality
A sacked actor who would have refused to play the role in which she had been ca…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06PMSunday, February 7, 2021
Prior to the pandemic, Broadway was booming. But curtains haven’t risen since March, with deep personal and financial impacts. By one count, Broadway is directly responsible for nearly 100…
SOURCE: PBS at 06:32PMFriday, February 5, 2021
Top officials at SAG-AFTRA had cited the former president for his role in inciting the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last month. With a disciplinary hearing looming, Mr. Trump made his e…
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Ballroom culture is quietly flourishing in China’s cities, creating a safe space for young LGBT people to explore their identities. SHANGHAI — When he’s hanging around campus, Zhao Zix…
SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:16PMFriday, January 29, 2021
Jujamcyn, which operates five of the 41 Broadway houses, said that when theater returns it will use SeatGeek instead of Ticketmaster.
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Some 40 women will participate in the bankruptcy court agreement, though others who have sued Mr. Weinstein and accused him of sexual abuse have objected to the terms and are considering an …
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Tucked inside Congress’ latest round of small-business relief is some rare good news for restaurants, hotels and the performing arts — sectors that have been especially hard hit by COVID…
SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AMFriday, January 15, 2021
Why is Washington state now broken up into regions for the state's reopening plan? We answer that and more in this week's FAQ Friday about Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery.
SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AMThursday, January 14, 2021
The surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died of cancer in Las Vegas after his magic partner died last year
German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbac…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:32PMSunday, January 10, 2021
This week, learn about the basics of perfume, listen to a string quartet or catch Regina King’s directorial debut.
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As Zoom fatigue sets in, organisations are seeking creative ways to bring art to patrons to keep them – and their wallets – engaged
A concert from your favourite opera singer, delivered …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:48AMSunday, January 3, 2021
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Modern masterpiece Jerusalem storms back and Trevor Nunn goes underground with Beckett, while Bob Marley gets a musical and Frankenstein becomes a ballet Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:24AMWednesday, December 30, 2020
A big-box store, a hotel for transgender women and a dinner party gone awry are some of the places your ears will take you to.
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Thanks to streaming, two American critics got to binge a bunch of the holiday extravaganzas. So how does this silly British tradition translate?
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