Broadway, Other New York Arts Events, Canceled Because of Virus
The New York Times: Broadway and several other major cultural institutions in New York said Thursday that they would close temporarily in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
The announcement came as Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered restrictions on public gatherings of more than 500 people. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic all said they would shutter in an effort to help prevent exposure.How Billion-Dollar Film Franchise ‘The Secret Life Of Pets’ Became A Theme Park Attraction
www.forbes.com: “One of the things we’ve tried to achieve is complete immersion into this reality,” explained Universal Creative Senior Director and Executive Producer Jon Corfino.
The reality he’s talking about is the world created in the $1.3 billion animated franchise, The Secret Life of Pets, the inspiration for the new Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.Don't let local arts die because of coronavirus fears — and wash your hands
Datebook: I know I’m not a doctor, but we need to talk about the coronavirus.
“Oh, that,” I hear you saying. “We read Datebook to escape that.”
Understood. So I’ll keep things arts-and-entertainment-focused. But first allow me to pass on some advice from actual medical professionals and the Centers for Disease Control: Wash your damn hands!Actors' Equity Places Focus on Displaced Workers Following Broadway Suspension
www.broadwayworld.com: Mary McColl, Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement after reports that Gov. Cuomo has ordered performances to be suspended until the week of April 13, 2020.Show Cancellations Over Coronavirus Leave Stagehands Union Without Work
NBC 7 San Diego: The convention and trade show industry is blaming a billion-dollar loss nationwide on coronavirus fears pushing organizers to cancel or postpone huge events across the country.
The cancellations are taking their toll on the members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122 in San Diego, plus those wanting to join.
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