Today on Broadway & Jose Solís: Wednesday, April 22, 2020

NYC Shut Down through June, Stars Join Sondheim Birthday Concert, Drama Desk Nominations with Jose Solís

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1) COVID-19 Impact

Non-Essential New York City Events to Remain Shut Down through June

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-NYC-Mayor-Bill-De-Blasio-Cancels-All-Non-Essential-Events-Through-June-20200420

NYC Pride Cancelled for 2020

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2020-New-York-City-Pride-March-Cancelled-20200420

65th Annual Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-2020-Drama-Desk-Awards-Nominations--The-Full-List-20200421

2) In Other News

Steep, LuPone, Baranski, More Join Sondheim 90th Birthday Concert Stream

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Meryl-Streep-Bernadette-Peters-Patti-LuPone-Audra-McDonald-and-More-Set-For-Virtual-Celebration-of-Sondheims-90th-Birthday-20200421

Ben Platt's MSG Concert to Stream Beginning in May

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platts-Radio-City-Concert-Set-to-Debut-This-May-on-Netflix-20200421

3) Feel Good Recommendations

Living Room Concert: Desi Oakley

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Living-Room-Concerts-Desi-Oakley-Sings-WAITRESS-20200420

Living Room Concert: Rory O'Malley

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Living-Room-Concerts-Rory-OMalley-Sings-I-Feel-So-Much-Spring-From-A-NEW-BRAIN-20200421

"American Idiot" Cast Reunites for 10th Anniversary

https://ew.com/theater/american-idiot-broadway-10th-anniversary-reunion-performance/

"Company" Wishes a Happy Birthday to Patti LuPone

4) Conversation with Drama Desk Nominator Jose Solís

Contact Jose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/josesolismayen