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Broadway’s The Lion King Hosts Free Virtual Theater Courses for Kids Stuck at Home

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By Nicholas Rice The web-based program provides children with an introduction to the world of theater through the lens of the hit Broadway spectacle Disney is offering a magical way for kids to learn and stay entertained as they're stuck at home amid the current coronavirus pandemic. The Broadway production of Disney's The Lion King has released various free virtual theater courses with an aim of teaching children and their families all aspects of how the long-running show runs. The musical is currently on hiatus due to COVID-19. Originally designed for schools that were putting on its own Lion King productions, The Lion King Experience is now available for all to use while schools remain closed. "When we developed The Lion King Experience we were excited to see students and teachers embrace their own artistry in classrooms everywhere," Disney Theatrical Productions Director of Education Outreach Lisa Mitchell told Good Morning America. "Five years...

Broadway, Seeking to Stay Open, Suggests Stars Keep Their Distance

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By Michael Paulson Actors are being asked to suspend the tradition of greeting fans at stage doors, one of several steps that theaters are taking to limit the coronavirus threat. The scene is a staple of Broadway: After a show ends, its most ardent fans gather at the stage door, hoping for an autograph, an Instagrammable photo, or even a conversation with their favorite star. But this week, facing a widening coronavirus outbreak that threatens public health in New York and around the world, the theater industry’s leaders said they wanted to put a stop to the practice. “We are highly recommending that all stage door activities be eliminated for the time being,” the Broadway League, a trade organization representing producers and theater owners, said on Tuesday. The step is the latest in a series of actions the theater business has taken to keep its plays and musicals running while also protecting public health. Broadway, a hallmark New York industry that drew 14.8 million ...