The state plans to distribute more than $2 billion in emergency rent relief. Here are some details on who is eligible and how to apply. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Theater”
Times Event: Summer With Lin-Manuel Miranda and Shakespeare
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
As the theater world begins to rebuild after a long shutdown, we explore early signs of New York City’s renewed cultural life in the latest episode of “Offstage.” Source: New York Times
Digital Be Damned! Welcome to Shows You Can Touch and Feel.
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
Fuzzy puppet sheep. A light cutting through the haze. Hand-designed dreamscapes. There’s plenty to savor in the slow return of pixel-free theater. Source: New York Times
Broadway’s Rebound Advances Again: ‘Pass Over’ Is to Start in August
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
The acclaimed drama by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu is planning to start performances nearly a month before the big musicals begin. Source: New York Times
For a New Troupe, Going Digital Has Been Easier Than Returning Live
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Molière in the Park garnered praise for Zoom productions of “Tartuffe” and other plays. Putting on an outdoor show in Brooklyn has been another matter. Source: New York Times
Broadway Restart Accelerates as ‘Hadestown’ Plans Its Return
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
This Tony Award-winning musical has chosen the earliest reopening date of any thus far: The curtain is to go up on Sept. 2. Source: New York Times
Drama Book Shop, Backed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, to Open in June
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
The quirky bookstore, which sells scripts and other theater-related work, was acquired by a team of “Hamilton” alumni after years of struggle. Source: New York Times
What to Know About Vaccinations for Children 12 to 15 in N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus shot could be cleared for the younger age group as soon as Thursday. Source: New York Times
N.Y.’s governor outlines new seating rules for vaccinated baseball fans, and says Broadway will start to reopen Sept. 14.
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that fully vaccinated people will be able to sit in areas of Yankee Stadium or Citi Field without social distancing, and that people who get a shot at a game will get a free ticket. …
Broadway Is Reopening. But Not Until September.
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2021
Even as New York City begins to reopen this summer, Broadway will not resume performances until Sept. 14. Here’s why. Source: New York Times
How Scott Rudin Wielded Power in Show Business
By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2021
For decades, the producer has cultivated and castigated people at all levels of entertainment. Now his past is catching up with him. Source: New York Times
How Many New Yorkers Have Received the Vaccine Shot? One-Third
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2021
The spread of highly contagious coronavirus variants has dampened optimism about ending the pandemic even as vaccinations spread. Source: New York Times
Broadway Reopened. For 36 Minutes. It’s a Start.
By Gotham Rex on April 3, 2021
Before a masked, distanced and virus-tested audience of 150, the dancer Savion Glover and the actor Nathan Lane performed, celebrating theater and testing safety protocols a year after the pandemic caused theaters to close. Source: New York Times
‘Diana’ Musical Sets Netflix Run — and Broadway Opening Night
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2021
In an unprecedented move, a recording of the show will start streaming in October, while audiences can see it live (if theaters reopen) in December. Source: New York Times
For Them, NYC Will Never Be The Same
By Gotham Rex on March 27, 2021
The city may be only months from seeming like its old self. But the pandemic has changed many lives. Source: New York Times