Lauren Pazienza turned herself in to police on Tuesday morning, one week after vocal coach Barbara Maier Gustern died from her injuries.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:44PMJubilant audiences reportedly indulged in multiple standing ovations and even wept in their seats.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:47AMEspecially during COVID, New York City theaters have struggled to stay profitable and afloat.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:24PM"I knew Yale was the right place to begin to change the way we think about funding arts education," Geffen said in a statement.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 08:51AMFurthermore, unions representing Broadway workers have conflicting opinions on whether vaccinations should be mandated.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:27AMIt's not yet been decided whether attendees will have to wear masks, or whether proof of vaccination will be required.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:44PM"We’ll do everything in our power to bring Broadway and off-Broadway back strong," de Blasio said.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 02:43PMThe initiative, entitled 'Restart Stages,' will feature unique new cultural offerings in a safe environment.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:05PMThis mandate applies to events, arts and entertainment venues, but not to Broadway theaters, which will remain closed at least until June.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:36PM'Hadestown' prize-winners are popping up on 'SVU' during a moment in time in which the lines between different art forms are blurring.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 08:30AMJeremy O. Harris' play has had people talking ever since its debut last fall, and now it's earned 12 Tony nominations.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:01PMIf Shakespeare's plays hadn't been compiled in this folio following his death, 'Macbeth' might have been lost to the world.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:30PMTheaters on Broadway that had been planning to reopen in early 2021 will have to rearrange their schedules and figure out how to stay afloat without any performances until early summer.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:08PMSmall theater venues might be gone for good if the city doesn't provide some form of rent relief.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 07:30AMA coalition calling themselves We See You, White American Theater has authored an in-depth report on the steps Broadway must take to be a safer and more equitable place for BIPOC artists.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 07:30AMBroadway star Nick Cordero, who passed away after spending months in the hospital battling coronavirus, was remembered by friends Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Stiller and Josh Gad.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:57AMThe Broadway League made the announcement on Monday through a press release.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 02:05PMIn a new interview, 'Hamilton' scribe Lin-Manuel Miranda expressed his desire to strengthen his efforts to support the Black community.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 02:47PMA new poll indicates that out of everything theater-goers are wary of, it's distrust of their fellow patrons that will keep Broadway lovers away.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 03:57PMSam Elliott, Joe Mantegna and other Broadway, Hollywood, and classical music mainstays will also make appearances.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:52PMAmong the casualties is a (perhaps questionable) bio-musical about Michael Jackson, which won't appear until spring 2021, if at all.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:32AMCordero was first hospitalized in March, and his right leg had to be amputated due to complications associated with COVID-19.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:34AMAlthough saturated with ennui, the livestream was certainly still entertaining.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:16PMBut instead of just cinema, these new drive-ins are also hosting live theater, church services, and everything in between.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:00AMMarina Abramović's commitment to high-stakes performance art has made her practically impervious to danger, she told the 'New York Times.'
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:55AMOrganizers behind 'Hamilton' announced that the show will go on...in a way. Fans are being encouraged to virtually audition for a special video the production will release on Saturday night.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:30PMMcNally, who passed away this week from complications related to the coronavirus, had a hand in changing theater forever.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:45PMSure, Shakespeare wrote 'King Lear' while quarantined, but did he ever go live on Instagram? No.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:37AMThe 'Hamilton' creator phoned into Jimmy Fallon's 'At Home' edition to share how he's been occupying his time.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:08AM'The Lion King,' 'Frozen' and 'Aladdin' have seen Broadway ticket sales plummet as families cancel plans over fear of the coronavirus spread.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:10PMWhy the hell is the new Britney Spears musical not based on the pop icon's chaotic life?
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:38PM