September 3, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week
Here’s what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .
1 – Broadway Theater Safety
“Our building is the safest building you can walk into.” Read more below about how Pass Over continues to lead the way back to live theater and get some tips on how to make your own shows the safest places you can walk into.
Read more: www.rollingstone.com
2 – “They’ve Come Home”
I can’t wait until all of us get to come home. Check out the homecoming stories of three incredible theatermakers. What are you most excited to get back to as live theater returns?
Read more: www.playbill.com
3 – NYC AirBNB
Airbnb has just named NYC as its most booked destination in the U.S. To those who said New York may never come back . . . looks like I’ll see you this fall.Read more: www.timeout.com
4 – Disney Theatricals Return
If these last 18 months have taught me anything, it’s that most of us really are all in the same boat. Check out how Disney Theatricals is approaching its comeback below.
Read more: www.variety.com
5 – Broadstream Premiere
More streaming! More theater! Broadstream, a brand new streaming service offering commissioned pieces, is set to premiere later this month. What piece are you most excited to see?
Read more: www.medium.com
Fun on a Friday:
If you haven’t already, check out The Broadway League’s new “This is Broadway” campaign (featuring Oprah!).
Watch the video here:
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