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By: Apr. 14, 2020
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International President of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), issued statement on AFM waiving all contractually required payments in connection with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit streaming of 'Disney on Broadway'. The stream will now be held on April 17.

Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, provided an update on her husband's health in a new Instagram post. Cordero has been in the ICU due to COVID-19.

Read more about these and other top stories below!

Plus, check out our list of upcoming livestreaming online events!

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1) Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More! Image Just In: Musicians Union Reverses Decision Waiving Disney on Broadway Concert Payments

No word yet on a rescheduled air date, but Ray Hair, International President of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), issued statement on AFM waiving all contractually required payments in connection with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit streaming of 'Disney on Broadway'. (more...)

2) Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More! Image VIDEO: Nick Cordero's Wife, Amanda Kloots, Shares Update on Her Husband's Health

Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, has shared an update on the health of her husband, who has been in the ICU due to COVID-19.. (more...)

3) Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More! Image Governor Cuomo Announces That New York Will Work with Five Neighboring States for Reopening Plan

With news today that New York state has possibly reached a plateau in new COVID-19 diagnoses, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans for what comes next. New York will team with five neighboring states (New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island) to collaborate on a plan for reopening.. (more...)

4) Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More! Image VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford, Norbert Leo Butz, John Mulaney, and More Take Part in New Song 'The Radius of Love' About Staying Home
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A group of Broadway stars took part in 'The Radius of Love (Six Feet In Every Direction)' a song about staying at home and washing your hands by Eli Bolin & Mike Pettry.. (more...)

5) Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Disney on Broadway Concert Stream Will Go On, and More! Image VIDEO: Yo-Yo Ma Performs Bach's Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

Yo-Yo Ma took to Twitter to post a video of himself performing Bach's Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major.. (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet - Upcoming Online Events:

- Check back later today for our next Living Room Concerts video, featuring one of our favorite Broadway stars performing from their home!

- Today at 2pm and 8pm, Seth Rudetsky will continue his Stars in the House series, featuring new Broadway stars performing and answering questions! Watch live on YouTube here!

- The Met continues its Live in HD broadcast series with Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, tonight at 7:30pm. Watch here!

- Curtains streams online live tonight at 7:30pm. All profits will go to Fund For Freelancers. Watch live on YouTube here!

- Live With Carnegie Hall launches today with Tituss Burgess, plus special guests Jason Robert Brown and Angel Blue. Check it out here!

- Leave a Light On continue with Dean John-Wilson and David Hunter. Find out more here!

- Jennifer Malenke hosts Broadway Song/Story Time, Samantha Pollino hosts a Broadway Dance Party, and Lilan Bowden hosts Broadway Snack & Chat, all on Broadway Babysitters. Check it out here!

BWW Exclusive: Conversations and Music with Michael Feinstein- Back in the Gershwin Gallery!

BroadwayWorld has partnered with musical legend Michael Feinstein for an up-close and personal daily series- Conversations and Music. Over the next few weeks, check back to watch as Michael showcases his collection of memorabilia and archives along with stories and songs from Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, the Great American Songbook and much more. Some episodes will even include music from his piano in his studio!

What we're geeking out over: Watch Jeremy Jordan, Shoshana Bean, Karen Olivo & More Share a Happy Moments with Their Dogs!

Oh To Be A Dog and Pets of Broadway have teamed up to share happy moments of Broadway actors and their dogs. During this time of uncertainty, one thing we know for sure is that your dog will be by your side!

What we're watching: Watch the YANK! Reunion Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below Starring Nancy Anderson, Ivan Hernandez & More

Feinstein's/54 Below has released the full footage from the 10th anniversary celebration of the musical Yank!

Most of the original Off-Broadway cast is featured (including Nancy Anderson, Ivan Hernandez, and Bobby Steggert) along with stars who flew in from the UK, Rio de Janeiro, and Australia. There's wonderful new arrangements Joe did of "Just True" and "My Soldier", "A Couple of Regular Guys" in Portuguese, yours truly singing "Click"...and so much more.

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!







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