Theater News for the Week of Thanksgiving

By Bennett Liebman

Broadway Play "Clyde's" Will Be Livestreamed

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/22/theater/lynn-nottage-clydes-broadway-livestream.html

Second Stage Theater to simulcast Broadway performances of 'Clyde's'

https://broadwaynews.com/2021/11/22/second-stage-theater-to-simulcast-broadway-performances-of-clydes/

Review: Uzo Aduba serves up tasty Broadway fare in Clyde'

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/clydes-broadway-review-lynn-nottage-uzo-aduba

Broadway posts second-highest grosses this season

https://broadwaynews.com/2021/11/23/broadway-posts-second-highest-grosses-this-season/

Broadway Box Office Holds Steady As Industry Hopes For Thanksgiving Boost

https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeseymour/2021/11/23/broadway-box-office-holds-steady-as-industry-hopes-for-thanksgiving-boost/?sh=5e2d9c8e4e12

They Adapted 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and Their Personal Beliefs

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/24/theater/mrs-doubtfire-wayne-karey-kirkpatrick.html

An Israeli play is being performed across NYC -- but only in people's living rooms

https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-israeli-play-is-being-performed-across-nyc-but-only-in-peoples-living-rooms/

Stefanie Frey joins Actors' Equity as mobilization director

https://broadwaynews.com/2021/11/22/stefanie-frey-joins-actors-equity-as-mobilization-director/

Natalie Mendoza Is Back on Broadway in 'Moulin Rouge!'

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/24/theater/natalie-mendoza-moulin-rouge-broadway.html

Broadway's Reopening Paved the Way for New York's Uncertain Return

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/broadway-reopening-pandemic-new-york-city-1235046751/

New York City's Times Square businesses are ready for more visitors

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2021/11/20/new-york-city-times-square-businesses-visitation-foot-traffic/8704073002/

The economics of Broadway shows

https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-broadway-shows/

New York City's International Tourists Are Trickling Back

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/22/nyregion/new-york-tourism.html

Broadway is bouncing back, but not without some pandemic losses

https://fortune.com/2021/11/17/broadway-bouncing-back-pandemic-losses-economy-lion-king/

How I learned to stop worrying and love the theater

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/18/arts/how-i-learned-stop-worrying-love-theater-again/

Asolo Rep cancels week of 'Hair' performances due to more COVID cases

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2021/11/23/asolo-rep-cancels-hair-performances-due-more-covid-cases/8742912002/

At Connecticut theaters, a new normal as enthusiastic audiences mask up and fill seats

https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-ctnow-theatergoing-during-covid-20211122-iwugpjq6onel5j2zszzq6z7c4a-story.html

Chicago theater companies rethink the Zoom format

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-culture/chicago-theater-companies-rethink-zoom-format

When you paid top price for Broadway tour seats -- and can't hear the dialogue

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/when-you-paid-top-price-for-broadway-tour-seats-and-cant-hear-the-dialogue

'Jesus Christ Superstar' actor charged with joining Oath Keepers during Capitol breach

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/23/judas-jan6-actor-michael-jackson-523279

Superintendent postpones HS production of 'Legally Blonde' over inappropriate content

https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2021/11/19/despite-zero-complaints-superintendent-postpones-hs-production-of-legally-blonde-over-offensive-content

The Alchemy of Funding Theatres of Color

https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/11/22/the-alchemy-of-funding-theatres-of-color/

Can Theatres of Color Get Support Without Strings or Hurdles?

https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/11/22/can-theatres-of-color-get-support-without-strings-or-hurdles/

'Beautiful' show set COVID measures not required of city employees

https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/2021/11/22/beautiful-show-set-covid-measures-not-required-city-employees/8721852002/

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Cinderella cast must not forget it works in the service industry

https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/lloyd-webber-cinderella-cast-must-not-forget-it-works-in-the-service-industry

Boris Johnson accused of flouting request to wear mask at theatre

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/nov/24/boris-johnson-accused-of-flouting-request-to-wear-mask-at-theatre?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other