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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Chicago's Be More Chill, Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time, More Postpone Performances as Coronavirus Precaution by Ryan McPhee

Theatres across the country, including all Broadway venues, have canceled or delayed shows in an effort to deter the spread of COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

South Coast Repertory Looks to the Future With 2020–2021 Season Unveiling by Ryan McPhee

The roster features four world premieres, including a musical adaptation of Prelude to a Kiss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Friday, March 13, 2020

Metropolitan Opera, After Shutting Its Doors, Will Offer Free Streams From Live in HD Catalog by Ryan McPhee

The New York institution is one of several in the city—Broadway included—to cancel performances in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

IATSE Joins Theatre Unions' Calls for Government Relief Amid COVID-19 Closures by Ryan McPhee

"Entertainment workers shouldn’t be collateral damage in the fight against the COVID-19 virus."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

MCC's 2020 Miscast Gala Sets New Date Following COVID-19 Restrictions by Ryan McPhee

The 20th annual event will now take place in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Thursday, March 12, 2020

As COVID-19 Precautions Continue, Boston-Area Theatres Join Others in Shutting Down by Ryan McPhee

Here are the New England theatres that have announced cancellations in light of the spread of coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:56PM

Chicago's Be More Chill, Goodman Theatre, More Postpone Performances as Coronavirus Precaution by Ryan McPhee

Theatres across the country, including all Broadway venues, have canceled or delayed shows in an effort to deter the spread of COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:30PM

Actors' Equity Calls on Government to Protect Members Following Theatre Closures by Ryan McPhee

All Broadway theatres and many Off-Broadway houses—as well as several companies across the country—have shut their doors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

New York City Center Cancels Encores! Love Life, More in Wake of Mass Gathering Ban by Ryan McPhee

The midtown venue joins Broadway and several other arts institutions as cautionary measures target the spread of COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

San Francisco Engagements of Hamilton, Harry Potter, The Last Ship, More Canceled Following COVID-19 Restrictions by Ryan McPhee

The city issued a ban on gatherings of over 1,000 people for two weeks in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall Shut Down Over COVID-19 Concerns by Ryan McPhee

The New York City institutions have canceled all performances through March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Opera Blue to Make NYC Debut at 2020 Mostly Mozart Festival by Ryan McPhee

The Lincoln Center lineup also includes several events commemorating the 250th birthday of Beethoven.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

San Francisco Engagements of Hamilton and The Last Ship Canceled Through March 25; Harry Potter Reduces Capacity by Ryan McPhee

The city issued a ban on gatherings of over 1,000 people for two weeks in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

History's About to Get Overthrown: SIX Opens on Broadway March 12 by Ryan McPhee

The pop twist on the Tudor monarchy debuts in New York with a devoted following already bowing down.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:46AM

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Broadway Usher Tests Positive for COVID-19; Shows Will Still Go On by Ryan McPhee

The part-time employee worked at the Booth Theatre and the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in the past two weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Kelli O'Hara to Play Mother in Concert Performance of Ragtime by Ryan McPhee

The Actors Fund benefit, dedicated to Marin Mazzie, will also reunite original stars Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Peter Friedman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Toronto’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Assembles All-Canadian Cast by Ryan McPhee

The two-part play will begin at the Ed Mirvish Theatre October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Romy and Michele Musical Eyes New York City Bow After Developmental Workshop by Ryan McPhee

Cortney Wolfson and Stephanie Renee Wall play the title pair in the industry presentation, reprising their work from the 2017 Seattle world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Isabelle McCalla and More Join Norm Lewis and Faith Prince in Chicago’s 42nd Street by Ryan McPhee

The musical will play the Lyric Opera House beginning May 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Monday, March 9, 2020

New Some Like It Hot Musical Sets 2021 World Premiere in Chicago by Ryan McPhee

The musical will feature a book by The Inheritance playwright Matthew Lopez and a score by Smash duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Jonathan Church’s Singin’ in the Rain to Tour Following London Return by Ryan McPhee

The musical will travel the U.K. and Ireland in 2021.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Friday, March 6, 2020

Plácido Domingo Cancels London Engagements in Wake of Harassment Investigation Findings by Ryan McPhee

The tenor was slated to sing in a production of Don Carlo at the Royal Opera House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Cast Set for Donmar Warehouse Staging of Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood by Ryan McPhee

Nikki Amuka-Bird will star in the London staging, beginning April 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Brandon Victor Dixon, Jennifer Damiano, More to Star in World Premiere of Black No More Musical by Tarik Trotter and John Ridley by Ryan McPhee

The New Group will present the musical Off-Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Brandon Victor Dixon, Jennifer Damiano, More to Star in World Premiere of Black No More Musical by Tariq Trotter and John Ridley by Ryan McPhee