Stephanie J. Block, Audra McDonald, and More Take to Social Media to Share Reactions to Coronavirus Broadway Suspension
By: Taylor Brethauer-Hamling Mar. 12, 2020
It was announced today that, following an emergency meeting held by The Broadway League, all Broadway performances were cancelled beginning at 5PM tonight. The current plans are for performances to resume on April 13th, 2020.
This comes after Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that no gatherings of more than 500 people will be allowed, excepting schools, hospitals, mass transit, and nursing homes.
Many Broadway stars have taken to their social channels to share their thoughts on the Covid19 Broadway suspension. We will continue to update live.
A final "So Long Dearies" to this amazing cast and crew of @HelloDollyBway Although the ending was a surprise (thanks to COVID-19) and tears were shed, I am truly grateful for this whole experience! What a joyous, beautiful show we brought around this country! I'm a lucky DOLLY! pic.twitter.com/SYdyvQBqWZ
- Carolee Carmello (@CaroleeCarmello) March 12, 2020
Wish I could send you peace of mind via this app.
Alas.
But I can send you music no one's heard. Here's a cut Hamilton/Washington tune called I Have This Friend. No one's heard it, not even Kail.
Funnier if you picture me and @ChrisisSingin singing it.https://t.co/lhkLP0jQeT- Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 12, 2020
Hey guys...love you guys. https://t.co/08DeoxiIbP
- Alex Brightman (@ABrightMonster) March 12, 2020
We will rise again as artists. Now is the time to be civil leaders and proactive helpers & nurturers. My finances may be emptied but my heart, body & soul KNOWS this is the right thing to do for ALL. https://t.co/kR6qsizacO
- Stephanie J. Block (@StephanieJBlock) March 12, 2020
Love you all. Take care of yourselves physically and mentally. This is the right thing to keep us all healthy and safe ?
- Presley Ryan (@PrezRyan) March 12, 2020
Oh Broadway. ?? https://t.co/pzKo3RhSFB
- Constantine Maroulis (@ConstantineM) March 12, 2020
Sending love to everyone- casts, bands, crews, ushers, fans, artists, producers, hell even critics ?. I know how heartbreaking and hard this will be for so many... but I'm relieved to see some leadership that puts people before profits. ??? https://t.co/XViiNzrErj
- Anaïs Mitchell (@anaismitchell) March 12, 2020
Harsh and heartbreaking to the industry but necessary. https://t.co/RSdEq9pUtp
- Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 12, 2020
Hey Broadway friends: please keep singing through this. On YouTube, Instagram, wherever. We need your voices. Lift us up. https://t.co/KTxd25HkBi
- John August (@johnaugust) March 12, 2020
I think this is the right move to keep everyone safe. I hope I can get my plants! https://t.co/UABdE95l91
- Kerry Butler (@KerryButlerNyc) March 12, 2020
Devastating for #Broadway but necessary. Take care, dear friends and colleagues. https://t.co/hdKZtECxtS
- Jose Llana (@thejosellana) March 12, 2020
Absolutely the right move but still...? https://t.co/t6K5iCSXhY
- Josh Gad (@joshgad) March 12, 2020
broadway ... we will be back #WeWillBeBack a??i????
- ROSIE (@Rosie) March 12, 2020
Thank you @BroadwayLeague @ActorsEquity and all involved. https://t.co/gvs2OOCbcA
- Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) March 12, 2020
It is the right thing to do. But the economic fallout on crew members, ushers, house managers, box office staffers - as well as, of course, actors, stage managers, and musicians - will be massive. https://t.co/ysRIrXZWw1
- Anthony Rapp (@albinokid) March 12, 2020
Wait ??. Stay safe out there everyone! https://t.co/ul9m3IEIvr
- Anna Perez de Tagle-Kline (@AnnaMariaPdT) March 12, 2020
Worry not friends. We'll be back. a??i??a??i??a??i?? Stay safe.
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