Jeff Lunden

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'Russian Troll Farm:' Imagine 'The Office,' But With Election Interference

Friday, October 23, 2020

A new play — directed and performed via Zoom — imagines workplace life at Russia's Internet Research Agency, a real life troll-farm indicted for its interference in the 2016 election.

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Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance

Monday, October 12, 2020

The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation.

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What Will The Future Of Theater Look Like? 'Our Artists Are Going To Lead Us'

Sunday, September 20, 2020

It's hard to predict exactly how theater will come back after the pandemic, but here are a couple guesses: Fewer crowds, more collective imagination, and a focus on racial and environmental justice.

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With Theaters Still Closed, 136-Year-Old 'Playbill' Does A Quick Online Pivot

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The magazine given out at theaters isn't just a program, it's a cherished souvenir. The publication has doubled down on its digital offerings, and to almost everyone's surprise, it's doing quite well.

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Legendary Violinist Isaac Stern's Legacy Lives On After 100 Years

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Tuesday, July 21, marks the centennial of the birth of violinist Isaac Stern. He was not only an acclaimed musician, but a devoted teacher who was a mentor to generations of musicians.

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Singing In The Dark Times: Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir Takes On New Meaning

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Even before the age of social-distancing, composer and conductor Eric Whitacre had been leading an online chorus for a decade. Choir members say the connection they foster is more important than ever.

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On Site Opera Offers Live Performances Over The Phone For Just 1 Person At A Time

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

On Site Opera, a company that stages performances in unlikely places, has changed its format during the pandemic. Now it organizes live performances for an audience of just one — over the phone.

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Actors' Equity Approves 2 Live Theater Performances In Western Massachusetts

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Actors' Equity is allowing theaters in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts to put on performances this summer. The theaters plan two live shows with limited audiences and safety protocols in place.

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'Never Known A Kinder Person': Actor Nick Cordero Dies Of COVID-19 At 41

Monday, July 06, 2020

The Broadway actor was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Bullets Over Broadway. Cordero had been working on a production of Rock of Ages when he developed symptoms of pneumonia.

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Broadway To Remain Closed For The Rest Of The Year

Monday, June 29, 2020

The Broadway League, which represents theater producers and owners, has announced that none of Broadway's 41 theaters will reopen before the end of 2020.

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Theaters Return To An Old Art Form — The Radio Drama — With A Twist

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic are struggling to get work to the public. Some are doing plays for podcast, others are turning what would have been stage works into audio drama.

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Shetler Studios In New York City Closes Due To Economic Downturn

Monday, May 25, 2020

For 30 years, Shetler Studios provided affordable space in New York's theater district for rehearsals, readings, classes and auditions. The owners can't afford to continue because of the pandemic.

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Now Playing On Broadway: Uncertainty, Unemployment And Displays Of Unity

Friday, April 24, 2020

Broadway has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Theaters are shuttered indefinitely, millions of dollars have been lost, and some members of the community have been infected by the coronavirus.

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The Show Must Go Online: Theaters Closed By COVID-19 Get Creative

Saturday, April 11, 2020

As venues across the country have shut down in response to the coronavirus, some theaters have made archival videos of the closed productions available online, for the cost of a ticket.

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Broadway To Remain Closed Until June Because Of Coronavirus

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Producers and theater owners say Broadway will stay dark until at least June 7, dealing a further blow to New York's biggest tourist attraction.

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Who Feeds Fiona? Cincinnati Zookeepers Make Sure There Are No Hungry Hippos

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she's a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: "It feels good to be needed," she says.

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Honored Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus At Age 81

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

McNally had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems. He won his first Tony Award for Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also won Tonys for Love! Valor! Compassion!, Master Class and Ragtime.

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Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of COVID-19 Complications At 81

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The revered playwright Terrence McNally, who wrote Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and Ragtime, has died from COVID-19. McNally was 81 and had suffered from lung cancer and pulmonary problems.

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'Riverdance' Turns 25, But Has Put The Celebration On Hold — For Now

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Broadway Shutters Its Stages Amid Coronavirus Threat

Thursday, March 12, 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced a statewide ban of gatherings of more than 500 people. That includes Broadway's 41 theaters.

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