Today on Broadway: Monday, June 1, 2020

Theatre World Responds (or Doesn't) to Protests Against Racial Injustice, Drama Desks Postponed

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1) Protests, Violence Erupt Across Country over Police Brutality

Drama Desk Awards Postponed

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/05/31/drama-desk-awards-broadcast-postponed/

Broadway (Slowly) Speaks Out on Racial Injustice

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/05/31/broadway-speaks-out-on-racial-injustice-amid-george-floyd-protests/

Nik Walker, Sasha Hutchings Discuss Minneapolis Protests

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAx_DLDDBbG/?igshid=1c4svkf59r8bd

Jeremy O. Harris Calls on Theatre Companies to Make Statements

https://twitter.com/jeremyoharris/status/1266640041939554304

"What the Constitution Means to Me" Steps Up to the Call

https://twitter.com/constitutionbwy/status/1266919339992788993

Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton” Comment on Black Lives Matter Protests

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Jeffrey-Seller-and-HAMILTON-Speak-Up-in-Support-of-BlackLivesMatter-20200531

“Wicked” is Roasted for Tone Deaf BLM Tweet

https://twitter.com/theryanhallett/status/1266914441632919552

Matt’s “Sports” Article 1: TBDBITL has always made me cry, but sometimes those tears are exactly what I need

https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2020/5/31/21275709/column-ohio-state-university-marching-band-the-best-damn-band-in-the-land-brings-me-to-tears

Matt’s “Sports” Article 2:

https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2020/5/31/21275925/ohio-state-basketball-seth-towns-black-lives-matter-harvard-civil-disobedience

2) COVID-19 Theatrical Update

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Governor-Cuomo-Announces-New-York-City-Will-Begin-First-Phase-of-Reopening-20200529

Independent New York Theaters Look for Rent Forgiveness

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/05/29/new-yorks-independent-theaters-look-for-rent-forgiveness/

3) Other News

Jane Moss to Step Down as Lincoln Center Artistic Director

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jane-Moss-to-Step-Down-as-Artistic-Director-of-Lincoln-Center-for-the-Performing-Arts-20200529

Paula Vogel to Produce Play Series Bard at the Gate

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Paula-Vogel-to-Produce-New-Startup-Play-Series-BARD-AT-THE-GATE-Featuring-Katrina-Lenk-and-More-20200529

4) BroadwayRadio Recommendations

Tell Me More | Episode 46: Hallmark Star Jen Lilley on Her Fight to Build Homes for Foster Children

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2020/05/30/tell-me-more-episode-46-hallmark-star-jen-lilley-on-her-fight-to-build-homes-for-foster-children/

This Week on Broadway for May 31, 2020: Larry Kramer, 1936 Show Boat on Blu-ray

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2020/05/31/this-week-on-broadway-for-may-31-2020-larry-kramer-1936-show-boat-on-blu-ray/