Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 2, 2020

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Tony Nominee Adam Schlesinger Dies Due to Coronavirus, Nick Cordero in ICU, Stokes Tests Positive

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

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1) COVID-19 Theatrical Impact

Tony Nominee Adam Schlesinger Dies Due to Coronavirus Complications

Rachel Bloom Welcomes First Child

https://ew.com/parents/rachel-bloom-welcomes-a-baby-girl-with-husband-dan-gregor/

Tony Nominee Nick Cordero in ICU Fighting Coronavirus

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nick-Cordero-is-in-the-ICU-May-be-Positive-for-COVID-19-20200401

Two-Time Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell Tested Positive for Coronavirus

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Brian-Stokes-Mitchell-Tests-Positive-for-COVID-19-20200401

Edinburgh Fringe Cancels Summer Festival

2) Theatre’s Response to COVID-19

Not-for-Profit Theatres Launch Play at Home Micro-Commissions

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Baltimore-Center-Stage-The-Public-Theater-More-Announce-PLAY-AT-HOME-20200401

Theatrical Wardrobe Union Launches “Sew the Curve Flat” Effort

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theatrical-Wardrobe-Union-Local-764-Launches-Facebook-Group-Sew-the-Curve-Flat-to-Pair-Volunteer-Sewists-and-Those-in-Need-20200401

3) Feel Good Recommendations

American Theatre: Onscreen This Month: Quarantine Edition

Streaming Musicals Announces Virtual Opening Night for “Pride and Prejudice” Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Streaming-Musicals-Announces-Free-Virtual-Opening-Night-for-Paul-Gordons-PRIDE-AND-PREJUDICE-Hosted-By-Beth-Leavel-20200401

Seth Rudetsky Launches Plays in the House with Reading on “The Heidi Chronicles”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Seth-Rudetsky-Kicks-off-Plays-in-the-House-Today-April-1-20200401

Patti LuPone Gives Another Basement Tour AS Norma Desmond

https://www.facebook.com/1434872532/posts/10216995878875905/?d=n