Broadway has never been shut down for more than a few days, in all of history. Today it was announced that Broadway will officially be shut down for at least 400+ days (14 months) if not longer. THREAD: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/199967/broadway-shows-to-remain-shut-down-through-may-30-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2iqdmBJmyvJvo1hjJK1Rh_uwJ3pvmVpbfz0IsnjVI7vYK7BB04SE-b3QI

There is a misconception that this only affects "Broadway actors". This is partially because our heroic Broadway actors are the most visible, even now. They, alongside ALL OTHER theatre professionals, have been using their voices in such extraordinary ways during this time.

To fight for change, justice, political candidates. While being unemployed, isolated and without much-needed government support, live entertainment professionals have used their time and energy, their social media followings and voices, to HELP OTHERS. For MONTHS. Unbelievable.

There is also a misconception that the arts community is devastated because "we are all feeling lost without the ability to gather and share theatre together". Yes. Absolutely true. Theatre itself is vital.

But the devastation is also because hundreds of thousands of people have no way to pay their rent. Pay for food. Pay for medical care. Pay for their children's food and medical care. Indefinitely.