Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 7, 2020 & Lisa Goldberg

Shetler Studios to Close, Unions Discuss Healthcare and Returns, Discussing 2020 Tony Awards with Publicist Lisa Goldberg

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1) COVID-19 Theatrical Impact

Shetler Studios and Theatres to Close after 30 Years

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/05/06/shetler-studios-shuts-down-after-30-years/

Broadway unions raise concerns on health insurance, the return of theater

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/05/06/broadway-unions-raise-concerns-on-health-insurance-the-return-of-theater/

BC/EFA Launches Emergency Grants For Pandemic Relief With $1 Million Gift From Gilead Sciences

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BCEFA-Launches-Emergency-Grants-For-Pandemic-Relief-With-1-Million-Gift-From-Gilead-Sciences-20200506

Nick Cordero's Doctors Seeing Early Signs of Waking Up

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Doctors-Report-Signs-That-Nick-Cordero-Might-Be-in-Early-Stages-of-Waking-Up-20200506

2) Theatre News

“Swept Away” World Premiere Pushed to Summer 2021

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/World-Premiere-of-Avett-Brothers-Musical-SWEPT-AWAY-Starring-John-Gallagher-Jr-Now-Scheduled-for-2021-at-Berkeley-Rep-20200506

New songs from Menken, Ahrens and Flaherty, More to be Featured on Benefit Album

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Songs-From-Alan-Menken-Ahrens-Flaherty-and-More-Will-Be-Featured-on-New-Benefit-Album-Artists-in-Residence-20200506

Broadway on Demand Will Stream Star-Studded “A Night of Covenant House Stars”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-on-Demand-Will-Stream-A-NIGHT-OF-COVENANT-HOUSE-STARS-Hosted-by-Audra-McDonald-20200506

3) Feel Good Recommendations

Rob McClure’s “Conductor Cam” Series

https://twitter.com/RobMcClure/status/1257739281130496002

Student Mashes Up “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” in Lin-Manuel Miranda Tribute

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Student-Pays-Tribute-to-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Musicals-With-He-Had-My-Eyes-Usnavi-Meets-Hamilton-20200506

4) Interview with Broadway Publicist Lisa Goldberg

Variety: Will the Tonys Be Canceled? Broadway’s Biggest Night Might Not Happen in 2020

https://variety.com/2020/legit/news/will-the-tonys-be-canceled-in-2020-1234599091/

Lisa Goldberg on the 2020 Tony Awards

https://twitter.com/lisagoldbergpr/status/1258056929273839617