Today on Broadway: Tuesday, March 17, 2020

West End Shuts Down, Licensors Grant Streaming Rights, First Look at "West Side" Film Remake

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1) COVID-19 Updates

de Blasio Orders Closures of Theatres, Gyms, Nightlife; Restaurants to Take-Out Only

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Mayor-De-Blasio-Instates-8-PM-Curfew-in-New-York-City-20200316

West End Theaters Close Due to COVID-19

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/03/16/west-end-theaters-to-close-due-to-coronavirus/

Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS-Movie-Idris-Elba-Tests-Positive-For-Coronavirus-20200316

2) COVID-19 Theatre Impact

Actors Equity Calls on Producers to Postpone Auditions

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Asks-Producers-to-Temporarily-Postpone-all-EPAs-and-ECCs-20200316

League of Professional Theatre Women offers emergency loans to members

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/03/16/league-of-professional-theatre-women-offers-emergency-loans-to-members/

Indie Theater Fund Launches Emergency Fundraising for Independent Theaters

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Indie-Theater-Fund-Launches-Emergency-Fundraising-Campaign-For-Independent-Theaters-20200313

How Theaters are Transitioning to Filming and Livestream in Wake of Covid19 Cancellations

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-Theaters-Are-Transitioning-To-Filming-and-Livestream-in-Wake-of-Covid19-Cancellations-20200316

Theatrical Licensors Grant Streaming Rights and More During Covid-19 Outbreak

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theatrical-Licensors-Grant-Streaming-Rights-and-More-During-Covid-19-Outbreak-20200316

3) Feel-Good Recommendations

First Look at “West Side Story” Film

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/03/a-first-look-at-steven-spielbergs-west-side-story

Seth Rudetsky to Host “Stars in the House” Concert Series Benefitting the Actors Fund

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kelli-OHara-Will-Kick-Off-STARS-IN-THE-HOUSE-Concert-Series-Benefitting-the-Actors-Fund-20200316

Living Room Concerts: Carolee Carmello Sings “Before the Parade Passes By”:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Living-Room-Concerts-Carolee-Carmello-Sings-From-HELLO-DOLLY-20200316