The surge in coronavirus cases comes at a tough time for the theater industry, which traditionally relies on the holiday season box office. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Jagged Little Pill (Play)”
‘Jagged Little Pill’ to Close on Broadway, Citing Omicron
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2021
The Alanis Morissette musical becomes the first big show to be felled by the resurgent coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
“The Book of Mormon,” “The Lion King” and “Hamilton” are among those making changes as theaters reopen following the lengthy pandemic shutdown. Source: New York Times
‘Moulin Rouge!’ and ‘The Inheritance’ Take Top Honors at Tony Awards
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2021
The ceremony, held for the first time in more than two years, honored shows that opened before the pandemic and tried to lure crowds back to Broadway. Source: New York Times
Tony Awards 2021: Start Time, Streaming and Nominees
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2021
Most of the awards are being streamed at 7 p.m. Eastern on Paramount+, followed by a 9 p.m. musical theater concert (including three big prizes) broadcast on CBS. Source: New York Times
Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown.
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
Determined to reopen, crews are dusting off spotlights, dancers are relearning steps, and everyone is testing, testing, testing as theater seeks to rebound from the devastating pandemic. Source: New York Times
Tony Awards Voting Starts Now. And It’s Going to Be Weird.
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2021
No shows are playing, and no one knows when they will come back. Here are answers to six questions about a process even more idiosyncratic than usual. Source: New York Times
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Revives Broadway for a Day
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2020
Among the things to be thankful for: Turkey is on the menu, your Uncle Charlie is not coming and, after a long absence, Broadway casts will be back onstage. Source: New York Times