42 stories by "Matt Stevens"
The United States now allows vaccinated international travelers into the country. It's welcome news for arts institutions that lost revenue and cut jobs during the pandemic.
The play canceled performances this month because of breakthrough cases in the company. With costs mounting, it will close Nov. 28.
Employees must all be vaccinated, but some are upset that the upcoming show is not also testing them for the virus, as is done on Broadway and at other major performing venues.
Seeing theater these days can involve waiting in lines to show proof of vaccination and getting rapid coronavirus tests for young children. Many fans seem undeterred.
A former "Hamilton" cast member filed a federal workplace complaint against the show Wednesday, alleging that the show had retaliated and refused to renew a contract after the actor had requ…
In the E.E.O.C. filing, the actor, who is nonbinary, describes being retaliated against after requesting a gender-neutral dressing room, among other claims. The show denies the allegations.
With the "Booksmart" actress taking on the role originated by Barbra Streisand in 1964, the show is getting its first Broadway revival in 58 years.
The Broadway revival received federal aid through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. But the show decided not to reopen, and said it would return the money.
The reimagined revival was closed by the pandemic, and then its lead producer, Scott Rudin, said he would step back from active participation in his shows after being accused of bullying.
Vaccination and mask requirements vary by venue. It's a weird pandemic summer for the performing arts.
The free, beloved summer tradition will enjoy an extended run, but currently plans very limited capacity, with masks required.
The movie musical is set to play the United Palace in Washington Heights, the neighborhood where the story is set. It will also screen outdoors in all five boroughs.
Lincoln Center, whose theaters remain closed by the pandemic, will cover the plaza around its fountain with a synthetic lawn as it pivots to outdoor performances.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music's programming will feature intimate concerts, dancers on ice skates and a play presented in the Botanic Garden.
Officials announced plans to create 10 outdoor spaces for pandemic-era performances and rehearsals, and to work with blood drives and food banks.
The suspension was handed down late Friday by Media Rights Capital. Netflix also said it would not be involved with the show if it included Mr. Spacey.
The Off Broadway play by a Tony-winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, was scheduled to run through July 9. Instead it will end Sunday.
