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Broadway Shows to Remain Shut Down Through May 30, 2021

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 9 2020 @ 9:05 am

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the Broadway League has announced a further delay to the reopening of shows on the New York stage. All Broadway productions will now stay on hold—and will offer refunds and exchanges—through May 30, 2021. Dates for each returning and new Broadway show will be announced as individual productions determine the performance schedules for their respective shows.

“With nearly 97,000 workers who rely on Broadway for their livelihood and an annual economic impact of $14.8 billion to the city, our membership is committed to re-opening as soon as conditions permit us to do so. We are working tirelessly with multiple partners on sustaining the industry once we raise our curtains again,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League.

Shows were initially set to be shut down through April 12, then through June 7, then through September 6 and then through January 3, 2021. The coronoavirus outbreak has caused the temporary closure of theaters worldwide, including in London's West End, off-Broadway and across the United States. Shows that have announced they will not return after Broadway resumes performances include Hangmen, the revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and the musicals Beetlejuice …

Has England’s Christmas Panto Season Been Saved?

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: October 9 2020 @ 8:05 am

Most of the holiday-season pantomimes planned for this year were cancelled due to the pandemic: even with lockdowns lifted, the need for socially distanced seating meant too few tickets could be sold to make productions viable. Now comes Britain’s National Lottery to the rescue: “Operation Sleeping Beauty” will see the Lottery buy up tickets for […]

What To Do (Without Broadway!): A Day-to-Day Schedule

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 9 2020 @ 8:00 am

Even with Broadway on hold, there's plenty to do. Trust the Broadway.com editors to get you in on the best online events, theater-centric films, TV shows and more!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Tonight at the London Coliseum: Kerry Ellis @ TBD
The Wicked star, who won a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award when playing Elphaba on Broadway, livestreamed in concert from the iconic U.K. stage.
Tickets are £15. More Info

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Ladies of Six Reunite @ 4:30PM ET
The original stars of the West End production of Six pay tribute to various female pop stars in this live concert, presented in-person to a socially distant audience at London's Oval Space and livestreamed to over 100 countries.
Tickets start at $15. More Info

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Purple Rain Drive-In Concert Begins @ 10PM ET
The 1984 movie Purple Rain, starring Prince, begins its run at Radial Park at Halletts Point Play. The drive-in movie experience features select songs performed live by American Idol semi-finalist Aaron Marcellus, Broadway’s Nick Rashad Burroughs and Grammy Award nominee Lenesha “Sister” Randolph.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Coastal Disturbances on Plays in the House @ 8PM ET
Stars in the House's virtual series brings …

Statement on Coronavirus; All Broadway Shows Suspended Through May 30, 2021

Source: BroadwayDirect.com | Posted: October 9 2020 @ 12:00 am

Updated October 9, 2020: The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway theatre industry, has released an official statement: The Broadway League announces the continued suspension of all ticket sales for Broadway performances in NYC through May 30, 2021. Dates for each returning and new Broadway show will be announced as individual productions…

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Watch Bernadette Peters & More Broadway Luminaries Perform 'Sunday' in Times Square

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: October 8 2020 @ 4:17 pm

There was no blue, purple, yellow red, water and it wasn't even Sunday, but over two dozen performers wearing protective face shields, took to the red steps in Times Square for a surprise performance of "Sunday" from James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George.

Sierra Boggess and more perform (Photo: Azita Panahpour for NYCNext)

Bernadette Peters, who starred in the original Broadway production of Sunday in the Park with George, was among the vocalists who participated. The event also included Andrew Rannells, Erika Henningsen, Sierra Boggess, Brandon Victor Dixon, Eden Espinosa, Javier Muñoz, Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel, Jennifer Damiano, Carolee Carmello, Jason Gotay, Telly Leung, Norm Lewis, Stark Sands, Andréa Burns, Ari’el Stachel, Charl Brown, Danielle Chambers, Casey Clark, Kris Coleman, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Lucia Giannetta, Marcus Paul James, Zonya Love, Anastacia McCleskey, Jon Eric Parker, Kris Roberts, Desiree Rodriguez, Eliseo Roman, Ben Roseberry and Virginia Woodruff.

The volunteer organization NYCNext organized the inspiring event, entitled A Moment for Broadway, which was directed by Tom Kitt and Michael McElroy and produced by Blake Ross, Holly-Anne Devlin, Bryan Perri, Mary Page …