Florida Theatre Teacher 'Forced Out' Of Christian School For Being Gayby BWW News Desk - October 22, 2019Florida Today reports that Monica Toro Lisciandro has been let go from Covenant Christian School in South Brevard County, Florida because she is in a relationship with another woman and has hosted LGBTQ+ events, as well as attended a pride parade. Update: Barcelona Dance Company Barred From Performing In Los Angelesby BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019The Latino Theater Company announced today that it has been forced to cancel the two-week run of Spanish performance artist Marta Carrasco's 'Perra de Nadie' that was sponsored by SPAIN arts & culture and scheduled to run Oct. 10 through Oct. 20. Plácido Domingo Will Not Appear At Batuta Prizesby BWW News Desk - October 4, 2019Following The New York Times report that Plácido Domingo has departed the LA Opera as general director and will no longer appear in any upcoming performances, it was reported today that Domingo will no longer attend the Batuta Prizes in Mexico. Plácido Domingo Departs LA Opera Amid Harassment Inquiriesby BWW News Desk - October 2, 2019The New York Times reports that Plácido Domingo has departed the LA Opera as general director and will no longer appear in any upcoming performances, which were has last scheduled upcoming concerts in the USA amidst a series of allegations against him of harassment. David Daniels Removed From San Francisco Opera Season Following Sexual Assault Allegationsby BWW News Desk - November 8, 2018San Francisco Opera today announced it is removing countertenor David Daniels from the role of Medoro in the Company's June 2019 presentation of Handel's Orlando. The decision to part ways with Mr. Daniels, for business and professional reasons, was reached after considerable deliberation given the serious allegations of sexual assault, an on-going police investigation and a lawsuit filed against the American opera singer. While these situations remain under investigation, San Francisco Opera is unable to present the artist on the War Memorial Opera House stage. Harvey Weinstein Turns Himself In and is Chargedby BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018CNN has reported that Harvey Weinstein has turned himself in to authorities this morning. Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape, committing a criminal sex act, sexual abuse and sexual misconduct.
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