Live theater in London, NYC grapple with new virus outbreaks
3 years ago

Live theater in London, NYC grapple with new virus outbreaks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many stages on both Broadway and the West End have been forced to go dark once more as the live theater community grapples with backstage outbreaks of the coronavirus and its variants, temporarily closing everything from London’s revival of “Cabaret” starring Eddie Redmayne to mighty “Hamilton” in New York. “At the end of the day, we’ll follow the science, and the science will say, ‘You need to shut down this performance,’” Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin told The Associated Press on Thursday. It’s called omicron.” On Broadway, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” canceled its Wednesday matinee, “Tina” canceled two shows on Wednesday and “Hamilton” has called off shows through Friday night. “It is sadly ironic that we must cancel performances of this brilliantly funny show titled ‘Force Majeure’ because of a… force majeure event,” said artistic director Michael Longhurst.

London Theater Performance Performances Broadway Canceled Hamilton Shows Force Majeure  performances  performance  theater  sign  grapple  breaking  outbreaks  london  covid19  vaccinated  shows  nyc  broadway  canceled  virus  live  variants

History of this topic

In-person theater is back. These artists chose not to return with it
2 years, 9 months ago

In-person theater is back. These artists chose not to return with it

LA Times  

The impact of COVID-19 on the American theater industry is immeasurable: the terrible loss of life, the indefinite cancellation of productions, the sudden stop in hard-earned livelihoods. “I’m now a version I would never know existed if I were still working in a narrow-minded image-obsessed industry, and I’m much happier than I ever was doing theater.” ‘For me, theater can’t …

An actor returned to Broadway after 7 years to rescue ‘Wicked’ from a cast shortage
3 years ago

An actor returned to Broadway after 7 years to rescue ‘Wicked’ from a cast shortage

CNN  

CNN — With the Covid-19 surge fueled by the Omicron variant disrupting numerous Broadway productions, one former Broadway actor recently stepped in to save the day. “If I never performed again, I could rest easy knowing that something out of this world happened last night.” Stickler’s fellow actors applauded her impressive feat, too. “Some of us might not totally appreciate …

Hugh Jackman tests COVID19 positive, 'The Music Man' cancels performances till January 1
3 years ago

Hugh Jackman tests COVID19 positive, 'The Music Man' cancels performances till January 1

India TV News  

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'The Music Man' has cancelled performances through the end of the year on Broadway after Jackman tested positive. Take a look: The musical announced on Tuesday on its Twitter handle that all performances are cancelled through January 1, with 'The Music …

Live theater in London, NYC grapple with new virus outbreaks
3 years ago

Live theater in London, NYC grapple with new virus outbreaks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Many stages on both Broadway and the West End have been forced to go dark once more as the live theater community grapples with backstage outbreaks of the coronavirus and its variants, temporarily closing everything from London’s revival of “Cabaret” starring Eddie Redmayne to mighty “Hamilton” in New York. “At the end of the day, we’ll follow …

These are some of the Broadway performances canceled over Covid-19
3 years ago

These are some of the Broadway performances canceled over Covid-19

CNN  

CNN — Several Broadway shows were forced to cancel performances this week due to positive Covid-19 tests among the cast or crew, a setback for the industry that comes just months after it raised the curtain on an 18-month shutdown due to the pandemic. ‘MJ the Musical’ The Broadway show based on the music of Michael Jackson canceled the matinee …

Sidelined ‘Mean Girls’ musical won’t reopen on Broadway
3 years, 11 months ago

Sidelined ‘Mean Girls’ musical won’t reopen on Broadway

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Producers of the Broadway musical “Mean Girls” have decided not to restart when authorities allow theaters to reopen in New York City, the second and likely not last established show to be a casualty of COVID-19 on the Great White Way. “We remain excited to bring this musical to the big screen, relaunch the tour and prepare …

Broadway theatres to extend coronavirus-related shutdown, will remain closed until January 2021
4 years, 6 months ago

Broadway theatres to extend coronavirus-related shutdown, will remain closed until January 2021

Firstpost  

Thirty-one Broadway shows were in production when the shutdown began. Those that come back are expected to resume over a series of rolling dates in early 2021, the Broadway League said in a statement. Broadway theaters will remain closed through 3 January, 2021, industry group the Broadway League said on 29 June, extending their coronavirus-related shutdown for another four months. …

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January
4 years, 6 months ago

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. “The alchemy of 1,000 strangers bonding into a single audience fueling each performer on stage and behind the scenes will be possible again when Broadway theatres can safely host full houses,” he added. “The safety of our cast, crew, orchestra and audience is …

Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day
4 years, 7 months ago

Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early September. “While all Broadway shows would love to resume performances as soon as possible, we need to ensure the health and well-being of everyone who comes to the theater — behind the curtain and in front of it — before shows can return,” said …

Broadway shuts its doors over ongoing coronavirus concerns
4 years, 9 months ago

Broadway shuts its doors over ongoing coronavirus concerns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York’s governor ordered all Broadway theaters to shut their doors in the face of ongoing coronavirus concerns, plunging into darkness one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and causing turmoil in the run-up to the Tony Awards. “Nothing comes close to this amount of time ever.” The move comes a day after Broadway’s two largest …

Coronavirus: Broadway shows cancelled over outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Broadway shows cancelled over outbreak

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Broadway theatre performances have shut down in New York City due …

Broadway shows suspended in response to coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

Broadway shows suspended in response to coronavirus fears

CNN  

New York CNN — Broadway shows will suspend all performances “immediately” through April 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to The Broadway League, a national trade association. “Our top priority has been and will continue to be the health and well-being of Broadway theatregoers and the thousands of people who work in the theatre industry every day, including actors, …

Broadway shows will go on despite virus concerns
4 years, 9 months ago

Broadway shows will go on despite virus concerns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The new coronavirus has reached Broadway, but the shows on the Great White Way are scheduled to go on as planned. A part-time usher and security guard who worked at two theaters in recent days tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine, according to the Shubert and Nederlander organizations, Broadway’s largest theater chains. The nearby Brooks …

Discover Related