by Mike Haber | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Last night, the company of Disney’s Award winning smash hit
Aladdin had a triumphant re-opening night on Broadway. However this morning, it has just been announced that various company members tested POSITIVE for COVID-19. Cases were detected through the company’s rigorous testing protocol taken at the show’s home at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Due to all of this, we regret to share with all of you that tonight’s evening performance of Disney’s
Aladdin has been cancelled.
We are sending love to the various company members on a speedy and healthy recovery.
by Mike Haber | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, News, off broadway, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Our New York Theater scene is back. However, there are people out there who are still NOT happy with the changes going on regarding the COVID-19 safety protocols…. especially now with showing proof of being vaccinated.
It was announced today that several OFF Broadway Theaters (consisting of The Players Theater, West End Artists Company,
SoHo Playhouse,
Broadway Comedy Club, and
The Actors’ Temple) are angry and filing a lawsuit against The City of New York for the all new KEY TO NYC VACCINATION MADANDATE. Some of these Off Broadway Theaters consider it as discrimination against Entertainment (Live Theaters, Movie Theaters, Concert Halls, etc) along with Restaurants and more. The only exception is for for churches, synagogues, and worship places.
Off-Broadway Venues Sue the City of New York Over Key to NYC Vaccination Mandate (broadwayworld.com)
by Mike Haber | Sep 19, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
Earlier this past week, the ANGELICA 1ST NATIONAL TOUR of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Award winning phenomenon Hamilton was cancelled in Atlanta this weekend due to a recent report of several cast members testing positive for COVID-19. According to news reports, everyone who worked at THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS was doing their usual COVID-19 safety protocol testings in time before the evening’s performance on September 15th, 2021 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. With several members of the cast testing positive, the reports for COVID-19 testing and PCR results were delayed causing that evening’s performance to be cancelled. Several company members indeed tested positive for COVID, and PCR results for the rest of the company were delayed, causing the cancelation. The show resumed performances the next day.
No word has been said on which cast members tested positive (even though they were vaccinated).
Send our love and prayers.
Thoughts?
HAMILTON Tour Cancels Atlanta Performance After Members of Cast Test Positive for COVID (broadwayworld.com)
by Mike Haber | Sep 18, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Broadway’s Biggest Night will still be happening. However on one condition. Due to on going COVID-19 safety protocols, there will NOT be any of the popular posts-ceremony after parties following this year’s
Tony Awards.
All ticketholders attending the Tony this year were given a message from both
The Broadway League and
American Theatre Wing. Both these organizations that present the annual event celebrating the best of the Broadway season were told that the city of New York did NOT grant them a permit to host the party that is held immediately after the ceremony where all nominees, winners, and the community comes together to celebrate. It will only be the full 4 hour extravaganza.
The Tonys after-party is usually held every year in various restaurants and bars all throughout New York City. It’s most popular spaces for celebrating are usually held in
The Plaza Hotel,
Sardi’s Restaurant, and an annual party hosted by Rick Miramontez held at the
Carlyle Hotel.
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will be coming to you this year from Broadway’s legendary Winter Garden Theatre. It will be done in 2 parts. The first 2 hours beginning at 7pm on
Paramount+ will be the actual ceremony presenting all the major Awards hosted by 6 time Tony Award winner
Audra McDonald. From there at 9pm EST, the celebration will continue on the Tonys traditional live airing station of
CBS with a full 2 hour concert special entitled BROADWAY’S BACK. Hosted by
Leslie Odom Jr., it will feature Live Performances from the 3 shows nominated for BEST MUSICAL (consisting of
Jagged Little Pill,
Moulin Rouge, and
Tina). This edition will also present the 3 winning TOP PRIZE shows for BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY, BEST PLAY, and of course BEST MUSICAL.
by Mike Haber | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News
BREAKING NEWS: Earlier last week, 2 time Tony Award nominee
Laura Osnes has received backlash for refusing to get her COVID-19 vaccine causing her to be “terminated” from an upcoming concert production of Crazy For You in The Hamptons. Last night, the
Grease,
Bonnie & Clyde,
Cinderella, and
Bandstand star took to clear up what really happened.
She was NOT fired from the production. Osnes (who was not yet vaccinated) actually QUIT the production. Disappointed herself for not doing it, Osnes said the decision was “drama-free and discrete”. She also explained that NONE of her castmates including
Tony Yazbeck pressed her.
The other situation was that Osnes did NOT even get the option of taking an ongoing COVID-19 test instead of getting of vaccinated. Ways to continue to protect herself.
Her apology and response as well has been getting some backlash too.
Laura Osnes Denies She Was Fired For Refusing to Get Vaccinated; Responds in Instagram Statement (broadwayworld.com)