Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 23, 2020

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“In the Heights” Film Delayed, “Music Man” Revival Not Delayed (?), Queen Patti Responds to Birthday Wishes

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1) COVID-19 Theatrical Impact

“In the Heights” Film Delayed to Summer 2021

Hugh Jackman Says “Music Man” Revival Still on Schedule

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Hugh-Jackman-Says-the-THE-MUSIC-MAN-Revival-Is-Still-On-Schedule-to-Arrive-This-Fall-20200422

Vineyard Theatre Announces Daryl Roth-Paula Vogel Playwriting Commision

https://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/vineyard-theatre-announces-daryl-roth-paula-vogel_90914.html?

2) Theatre Community’s Response to COVID-19

Audra McDonald, Stephanie J. Block, More Join Digital Sleep Out for Covenant House

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Audra-McDonald-Stephanie-J-Block-Join-Digital-Sleep-Out-to-Support-Youth-Experiencing-Homelessness-20200422

Ariana Grande, Shoshana Bean to Join Jason Robert Brown’s Virtual Concert

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ariana-Grande-and-Shoshana-Bean-Will-Join-Jason-Robert-Brown-For-Virtual-SubCulture-Residency-Concert-20200422

TikTok Donates $2 Million to Actors Fund

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TikTok-Donates-2-Million-to-the-Actors-Funds-Emergency-Financial-Assistance-Program-20200422

“The Prom” Cast to Host Virtual Prom

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PROM-Cast-and-Broadway-Podcast-Network-Partner-Up-for-Virtual-Prom-20200422

3) Feel Good Recommendations

Matt Doyle Sings “Hello, Young Lovers” for R&H Goes Live!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Matt-Doyle-Sings-Hello-Young-Lovers-with-RH-GOES-LIVE–Watch-Now-20200422

New York Times: Before Coronavirus, Theater Was My Salvation. Where Do I Turn Now?

Patti LuPone Thanks All for Birthday Wishes