page_title: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts
hierarchical_section_title: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts
caption_attribution_description: English: Closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mt. Pleasant's Broadway Theatre uses its marquee to spread a (comedic) message in support of social distancing and hand washing
context_page_description: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Due to physical distancing requirements and closure of the physical venues, curtailing not only public performances but also rehearsals, many performing arts institutions attempted to adapt by offering new digital services. In particular this resulted in the free online streaming of previously recorded performances of many companies – especially orchestral performances and plays – lists of which were collated by journalists as well as bespoke crowdsourcing projects.
context_section_description: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Due to physical distancing requirements and closure of the physical venues, curtailing not only public performances but also rehearsals, many performing arts institutions attempted to adapt by offering new (or newly expanded) digital services. In particular this resulted in the free online streaming of previously recorded performances of many companies – especially orchestral performances and plays – lists of which were collated by journalists as well as bespoke crowdsourcing projects.
caption: A theater marquee in Mount Pleasant, Michigan promotes social distancing
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