Lincoln Center Theater launches streaming service for past productions
Lincoln Center Theater is making past productions available for streaming in a move to develop new audiences and sustain a connection to their work.
It's...
Broadway organizers stitch together a relief proposal. They hope it holds.
A group of Broadway businesses and arts organizations have banded together to ensure the theater ecosystem makes it through the shutdown.
The current aim of...
Broadway workers navigate a year without live theater
Before the shutdown, Broadway was primed for its spring season.
Nik Walker had recently taken over as lead in "Ain't Too Proud" and was getting...
Producing through a Broadway shutdown and beyond
In the days leading up to March 12, 2020, investors and invitees had begun flying to New York from around the world to attend...
Broadway unions lobby New York state for COBRA subsidy renewal
The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds is lobbying New York state to include healthcare provisions, including COBRA subsidies, in the upcoming budget.
With most...
New Broadway League Chair Lauren Reid on the work ahead
When Lauren Reid started as chair of the Broadway League in mid-December 2020, she knew she first had to address the elephant in the...
Tony Awards voting to take place in March
Voting for the Tony Awards will take place starting March 1, Tony Awards organizers said Friday.
The voting period, for the shows that opened during...
Broadway League offers theaters as vaccination sites
The Broadway League is joining other live events organizations in offering theaters and staff to aid in vaccination efforts.
In a letter to President Joe...
Actors’ Equity warns delay in vaccination efforts will hurt theater industry restart
Actors' Equity spoke out against stalled vaccinations in New York Thursday, saying a delay in vaccinations would lead to a delay in restarting the...
Gov. Cuomo proposes tax credits for theatrical productions in New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed new tax credits Tuesday to help restart theatrical productions in New York.
As part of the budget for the upcoming fiscal...
Broadway industry members await guidelines on Save Our Stages legislation
Members of the Broadway community are awaiting further guidance on Save Our Stages legislation after the passage of the landmark relief bill last month.
Save...
‘Mean Girls’ announces Broadway closing
"Mean Girls" will not return to Broadway when theaters reopen, the musical announced Thursday.
The production had been running at the August Wilson Theatre since...
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation receives anonymous $200k for emergency relief
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation recently received an anonymous donation of $200,000 to its emergency assistance fund.
The fund was established in April 2020...
Disney opens ‘Frozen’ in Australia and looks to future productions
A stage production of "Frozen" made its international debut last month, as Disney resumes its worldwide theatrical roll-out.
“Frozen” opened on Dec. 10 in Sydney,...
Broadway community applauds relief package, but says more is needed
While the theater community celebrates the inclusion of the Save Our Stages provision in the stimulus package, leaders say there is still more to...
Senate holds hearing on aid for theater and live entertainment sector
In a congressional hearing Tuesday, venue owners, senators and members of the entertainment community testified about the need for relief for the live entertainment...
‘Jagged Little Pill’ prepares to reunite for live concert
Over the past few weeks, "Jagged Little Pill" has been picking up momentum.
The musical was featured in the Thanksgiving Day parade, recorded performances for...
Broadway Across America, ticket buyers donate $1 million to Broadway Cares
Broadway Across America and ticket buyers have donated $1 million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The amount came from ticket buyers who donated the value...
Musicians’ union launches campaign for relief
Local 802 is sounding the alarm for relief for musicians in New York City.
Launched Tuesday under the banner #SaveNYCMusicians, the campaign asks for donations...
‘Caroline, or Change,’ ‘Trouble in Mind’ set to open on Broadway in fall 2021
"Caroline, or Change" will return to Broadway in fall 2021, Roundabout Theatre Company announced Tuesday.
Next fall, Roundabout will also present Alice Childress's "Trouble in...
UK lockdown affects planned runs of London shows
A lockdown in the United Kingdom will impact the runs of several London productions that were aiming to restart this fall.
On Saturday, UK Prime...
As shutdown continues, Broadway industry looks for an advocate
When the Broadway League announced theaters would be closed through May 30, 2021, industry members were not surprised by the news.
Some had already received...
Broadway League confirms shutdown through May 30
Broadway shows will remain closed through May 30, 2021, the Broadway League confirmed Friday.
While there is not yet a reopening date, the League said...
Broadway to remain closed through May 2021
Broadway shows are expected to remain closed through at least May 2021, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Broadway League is expected to...
Trump halts stimulus negotiations, postponing possible theater industry relief
President Trump said he will stop negotiations on another stimulus package until after the election.
In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Trump directed his representatives to...
Equity-League Health Fund addresses areas of concern about new health plan
The Equity-League Health Fund has addressed some of the concerns expressed by Actors' Equity about changes to health coverage.
The health fund, which is a...
New health plan for Equity members will require more work weeks for coverage
Actors' Equity members will need to work more weeks to qualify for health insurance coverage in 2021.
In a new plan unveiled Thursday by the...
Broadway leaders applaud inclusion of Save Our Stages in revised Heroes Act
The Save Our Stages Act has made it into the latest version of the House Democrats' Heroes Act.
The provision would provide $10 billion in...
Metropolitan Opera closed until fall 2021 due to coronavirus concerns
The Metropolitan Opera announced Wednesday that it will be closed until fall 2021 due to the continuing threat of COVID-19.
The Met had previously hoped...
Why ‘Six’ plans to reopen in London this fall
As he looks to reopen "Six" in London this November, producer Kenny Wax has the advantage of having a small cast, an 80-minute show...
Senator Schumer calls for federal aid for Broadway in Times Square rally
U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Broadway leaders gathered in Times Square Friday to show support for the Save Our Stages Act.
The bipartisan...
Theater district restaurants eye reopening after indoor dining approval
Joe Allen is planning to reopen on Oct. 15 following the announcement that New York City will allow indoor dining later this month.
Restaurants are...
Jujamcyn sues insurers over COVID-19 coverage
Jujamcyn Theaters is suing its insurers over a lack of coverage during the pandemic.
The theater owner, which operates five Broadway theaters, was denied coverage...
Tony Awards sets February eligibility cutoff date
The eligibility cutoff date for the upcoming Tony Awards is Feb. 19, 2020, Tony Award Productions confirmed Friday.
The eligibility date would mean that "West...
Tony Awards to be broadcast digitally this fall
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast digitally this fall.
Final eligibility determinations will be made by the Tony Awards Administration Committee in the...
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ prepares for West End and Broadway return
"The Phantom of the Opera" is eyeing a return to both Broadway and the West End.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh wrote in the Evening Standard last...
Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters not allowed to reopen under Phase 4
Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters will not be allowed to open as New York City enters Phase 4 of reopening on July 20.
While theaters were...
Broadway looks to Congress to support its workers
The Broadway industry is relying on the passage of additional federal relief packages to sustain its workforce.
With a July 31 deadline for extending the...
‘Take Me Out’ plans April 2021 Broadway opening
“Take Me Out,” starring Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and more, has rescheduled its Broadway run to spring 2021.
The revival of Richard Greenberg’s play,...
Broadway League announces show closures through 2020
The Broadway League announced Monday that all shows will be closed through the end of 2020.
Ticket refunds will be processed through Jan. 3. As...
Broadway costume shops form coalition amid financial uncertainty
Broadway's costume shops have banded together in a fight for their survival.
A group of more than 40 small business owners, whose costuming businesses create...
Roundabout moves ‘Caroline, or Change’ to spring 2021, announces ‘Trouble in Mind’
Roundabout Theatre Company has moved its theatrical season, including "Caroline, or Change," to spring 2021.
"Birthday Candles" starring Debra Messing, has been moved to fall...
‘American Buffalo,’ ‘The Minutes’ move Broadway dates to spring 2021
"American Buffalo" and "The Minutes" have rescheduled their Broadway dates to spring 2021.
The two plays, lead produced by Jeffrey Richards, were originally intended to...
‘The Music Man’ pushes Broadway opening to May
"The Music Man," starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, has pushed its opening to spring 2021.
The musical, produced by Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and...
Broadway production of ‘Flying Over Sunset’ rescheduled to spring 2021
Lincoln Center Theater has moved its Broadway production of "Flying Over Sunset" to spring 2021.
The new musical, as well as Lynn Nottage's opera "Intimate...
COVID-19 theater think tank looks at reopening strategies
A COVID-19 theater think tank has launched a website to help theaters across the country identify risks and areas of improvement related to the...
SDC and AGMA hire medical professionals to create reopening guidelines
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has partnered with the American Guild of Musical Artists to hire a team of medical professionals to create...
New York’s independent theaters look for rent forgiveness
Off-Off-Broadway theaters are banding together to seek some form of rent relief as continued payments threaten their survival.
Close to 400 attendees tuned in to...
Actors’ Equity outlines safety plans for the reopening of theaters
Actors' Equity has unveiled four overarching principles needed to safely reopen theaters across the country.
The preliminary principles, designed by epidemiologist Dr. David Michaels, rely...
‘Frozen’ will not reopen on Broadway
The Broadway production of "Frozen" will not reopen when Broadway resumes, Disney Theatrical Productions announced Thursday.
Disney Theatrical says the closure is "a result of...
Michael Jackson Broadway musical moves opening to 2021
"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, has moved its world premiere to next March.
The musical, produced by Lia Vollack Productions and the Michael Jackson Estate,...
‘Plaza Suite’ moves production to March 2021
"Plaza Suite," starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, has moved the production to next spring following the further closure of Broadway theaters.
The revival...
Broadway theaters to remain closed through September
All Broadway theaters will remain closed through at least Sept. 6, the Broadway League announced Tuesday.
A date to resume performances has "yet to be...
Mayor de Blasio appoints Broadway members to re-opening advisory council
Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed members of the Broadway community to newly formed advisory councils on the re-opening of New York City.
Members of...
Broadway unions raise concerns on health insurance, the return of theater
A coalition of entertainment unions held a call with members of the press Wednesday to highlight the similar issues plaguing their members while theater...
Off-Broadway development moves forward as theaters plan for future
Off-Broadway theaters are continuing to develop work even as the premiere dates remain unclear.
Major nonprofit institutions including the Public Theater, the Atlantic Theater Company...
Theatrical unions ask Congress for tax deduction in relief packages
Actors' Equity and SAG-AFTRA have joined with more than a dozen unions to advocate for a tax deduction for artists in upcoming relief packages.
The...
TDF launches fundraising campaign to sustain operations
The Theatre Development Fund has launched a fundraising campaign to try to support the not-for-profit while theaters are closed.
TDF's revenue stream has been cut-off...
Tony Awards postponement is a first, historians say
The postponement of the 2020 Tony Awards is a first in the 73 years of the ceremony, according to theater historians.
This year's Tony Awards...
Broadway unions were not told new closing date ahead of announcement
Theatrical unions were not informed of Broadway's extended closing date ahead of its public announcement, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Rather, union leaders...
Broadway producers plan for uncertain reopening date
Though Broadway theaters face extended closures, many producers believe their shows will return.
The Broadway League announced Wednesday that theaters would remain closed through June...
‘Beetlejuice’ will not reopen at Winter Garden Theatre, but considers other options
"Beetlejuice," which was scheduled to end its run at the Winter Garden Theatre on June 6, will not be returning to the theater due...
Broadway theaters extend closure through June 7
Broadway theaters will remain closed through June 7, the Broadway League announced Wednesday.
The new date was set in accordance with guidelines from the Center...
Broadway ticket holders look for refunds while awaiting further closures
Though Broadway has not yet shifted its April 13 reopening date, many ticket holders do not expect to return to theaters in the near...
‘The Book of Mormon’ national tour ends its run
"The Book of Mormon" national tour, which has been running for more than seven years, announced Tuesday that it will end its run due...
‘Jagged Little Pill’ producer Eva Price on weathering the Broadway shutdown
"Jagged Little Pill" was gearing up for Tony Awards season when Broadway theaters were ordered to close on March 12.
Producer Eva Price expects the...
Actors’ Equity calls on federal government for health insurance subsidies
Actors' Equity is calling on the federal government to provide health insurance subsidies to members of the entertainment community who have lost coverage due...
How Broadway performers stay fit while staying home
As Broadway dancers and performers remain sidelined at home, many have been trying to maintain the required stamina and fitness required for their eventual...
Broadw.ai sees surge in ticketing questions amid Broadway shutdown
Broadw.ai, an artificial intelligence company that services Broadway ticketing and customer service platforms, is adapting its software to better respond to ticket buyers impacted...
Touring productions wait on the sidelines amid theater shutdowns
As theaters across the country close their doors due to COVID-19, many touring productions are stuck in limbo.
Most national and North American tours of...
Drama League launches Ghost Light fundraiser for directors
The Drama League, the theatrical organization that provides resources for stage directors, announced Monday the launch of multiple relief efforts for directors affected by...
New Yorkers ordered to stay at home through April 15
On Sunday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo extended his stay-at-home order in New York through "at least" April 15.
Under the decision, the non-essential workforce, which...
Coronavirus relief bill could help Broadway’s small businesses
The passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill Friday contains two sections that could bring money back into the Broadway community and to...
Broadway reopening date remains uncertain, League says
The Broadway League said it is working with members on all levels of the government to find relief for the industry, as Broadway's timeline...
Government stimulus package includes provisions for unemployed Broadway workers
The government's $2 trillion stimulus package includes provisions that should help unemployed actors and other members of the theater community.
The bill, passed by Senate...
Broadway businesses take a hit after theater shutdown
Broadway businesses are being gutted as revenue streams dry up due to the closure of the theaters.
Employers have been laying off staff members across...
Tony Awards will be postponed to a later date due to coronavirus
The 74th Annual Tony Awards, originally scheduled for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, will be postponed and scheduled to a later date,...
Roundabout Theatre Company postpones ‘Caroline, or Change’ and more to the fall
Roundabout Theatre Company will move its Broadway productions planned for this season to the fall of 2020.
The productions include the revival of "Caroline, or...
Lincoln Center Theater postpones ‘Flying Over Sunset’ to the fall
Lincoln Center Theater has moved its production of the new musical "Flying Over Sunset" to the fall due to concerns over COVID-19.
The Broadway musical,...
Broadway producers pledge $1 million match to BC/EFA fund
More than 20 Broadway producers have teamed up to match donations up to $1 million to the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS emergency fund.
The producers,...
Broadway League and theatrical unions reach deal on payment for tours
A day after reaching a payment deal for workers on Broadway, the theatrical unions and the Broadway League have reached an agreement for employees...
Netflix to donate $1 million to the Actors Fund
Netflix will donate $1 million to the Actors Fund as part of a $100 million fund for entertainment workers.
The donation, announced Friday by Ted...
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ will not open on Broadway after shutdown
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" will not resume performances on Broadway, producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and David Geffen announced early Saturday morning.
The production,...
All Broadway unions reach payment deal with Broadway League
The Broadway League has reached a deal to pay and provide health insurance to all Broadway employees during the currently scheduled suspension of Broadway...
Actors’ Equity, Broadway League reach deal over payment during shutdown
Members of Actors' Equity, which includes actors and stage managers, has reached a deal with the Broadway League over salary payment during the shutdown.
The...
‘Hangmen’ will not open on Broadway
Martin McDonaugh's "Hangmen" will not resume performances on Broadway, the play's producers announced Friday.
"Hangmen" played 13 previews at the Golden Theatre and was scheduled...
How casting directors are coping with the theater shutdown
As theaters on Broadway and elsewhere remain dark, Broadway casting directors are continuing to work in the hopes that the shows will eventually go...
Theatre Development Fund conducts layoffs amid Broadway shutdown
The Theatre Development Fund has reduced its staff size after the nonprofit organization had to cope with the closure of Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
The...
Gov. Cuomo orders non-essential workers to stay at home in New York
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said he will sign an executive order Friday mandating that all non-essential businesses in New York keep 100% of their...
Jimmy Awards canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The 2020 Jimmy Awards, which was scheduled to take place June 29, have been canceled due to concerns about COVID-19, the Broadway League said...
Theater workers look to social media for financial aid
As theaters on Broadway and across the country shut down due to coronavirus, freelance and full-time theater workers have been left with at least...
Congressmen sign letter urging for protection of theater workers
Close to 40 members of Congress have signed a letter urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to include theater workers...
Show-Score shuts down site due to impact from coronavirus
Theater review platform Show-Score has temporarily shut down its website as theaters across the country go dark.
The site, which featured reviews from professional critics...
Broadway unions band together to ask for city and state relief
The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds, which encompasses 13 theatrical unions, has joined the call for government relief for workers across all facets...
Actors’ Equity creates new contracts for live streaming
Actors' Equity has created new contracts that allow select producers to record and then release performances online to ticket buyers.
These temporary agreements are available...
The Broadway League cancels spring road conference
The Broadway League has canceled its 2020 Spring Road Conference due to concerns about coronavirus, according to an email sent to members Wednesday.
The conference...
Dramatists Guild issues statement after playwrights asked to return advances
The Dramatists Guild spoke out Wednesday against theaters that have reportedly been asking playwrights to return advances now that their productions have been cancelled.
The...
Actors’ Equity advises on unemployment benefits as actors await salary news
Actors' Equity is sending its members guidance on applying for unemployment benefits as actors await word on any salary they may receive during the...
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS launches $1 million campaign
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is launching a $1 million fundraising campaign aimed at helping members of the entertainment community impacted by coronavirus.
The COVID-19 Emergency...
Seth Rudetsky to host virtual show to support The Actors Fund
In the wake of the Broadway shutdown, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, will launch a live online show featuring...
