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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

American theatre union insists actors shouldn’t work until epidemic ‘under control’ by Michael Paulson - The New York Times

Actors’ Equity Association has barred its 51,000 members from in-person auditions, rehearsals and performances since April 24, and made clear at a news conference Tuesday that it is not re…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:50PM

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

In about-face, musicians’ union agrees to Broadway coronavirus fundraiser by Michael Paulson - The New York Times

The fundraiser will feature the streaming of a benefit concert, recorded in November, in which 79 singers and dancers performed songs from Disney musicals, backed by 15 musicians.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:20PM

Thursday, March 12, 2020

New York shuts down Broadway theatres for a month due to coronavirus risk by Michael Paulson - The New York Times

The industry — central to, and symbolic of, New York — had for several weeks been hoping to avoid mass closings, which are likely to cost tens of millions of dollars to investors and wor…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:38PM

Broadway usher tests positive for coronavirus by Michael Paulson - The New York Times

The usher recently worked at two Broadway theatres, at performances of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and British musical “Six.”

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:39AM

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Seeking to stay open amid coronavirus pandemic, Broadway suggests stars keep their distance by Michael Paulson - The New York Times

Broadway’s leaders say they are determined to keep their theatres open if at all possible, and anticipate that they would collectively close only if ordered to do so by a government agency.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:20PM

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