The CDC says we don’t need to have a sitzprobe, we can just add the band during tech

The lucrative U.S. touring market for Broadway shows is getting hit by the Omicron surge. As Covid cases increase in some parts of the country, productions for shows like “Hamilton” and “Mean Girls” have been postponed or canceled. nyti.ms/3AtWDZ8

I just wrote a Action Network letter: "Respecting Artists with the American Music Fairness Act" Congressional Hearing. AFM #musicfairness #irespectmusic Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/suppor…

It's become a different world - Chicago Reader chicagoreader.com/arts-culture/p…

It’s #GroundhogDay and again National Association of Broadcasters is arguing that recording artists should not be paid for their work. NashvilleMusicians Dave Pomeroy will testify in front of Congress on behalf of musicians. #fairpay Watch live February 2 at 10 a.m. ET youtu.be/SdTICqUHcG8

See what a little faith can do! A snowstorm in the middle of a pandemic are only slight inconveniences for cellist Julie King and violinist Leah Burtnet performing in the string orchestra for Jesus Christ Superstar now playing at Playhouse Square. Brava Ladies! #UnionStrong

So... If you'd like to let the President and Executive Director of Casa Mañana know that union busting is disgusting, you can always shoot him an email at [email protected]. We're sure he'd LOVE to hear from you. #1u dallasnews.com/arts-entertain…

Happy #nationalguitarday to those who celebrate. 🎸

#HappyValentinesDay 💕 IATSE Local 2 IATSE // #IASolidarity

NY passed a budget that gives >$200M for the arts, + access to $800M in recovery grants. CA passed a $600M package for the arts. What’s Illinois waiting for? #ILCreativeFutureFund p2a.co/gX6I6NG

We mean it, too.

I just wrote a Department for Professional Employees letter: Tell Your Members of Congress to Support Increased Federal Arts Funding. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…

I just signed a Action Network petition: Show your support for the touring company of Waitress unionizing!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/suga…

A.J. Graziano gofund.me/946d1d52

The American Music Fairness Act has passed through the House Judiciary Dems Committee! 👏 🎶 The bill would ensure music creators are fairly compensated for their music when it’s played on AM/FM radio.

Was 2022 a normal year in Chicago theater? That depends on your definition of the term, but there were some tremendous plays and musicals. trib.al/qMrU1gN

The tradition is to write about black Broadway history as something that happened alongside mainstream developments. But blackness infuses Broadway overall, and I identify the flashpoint as 1921. This one is a little "grandma's attic," but necessarily so. nytimes.com/2023/01/19/opi…

We are happy to announce that Equity and The Broadway League have reached a new, 3-year collective bargaining agreement for a new touring contract. The agreement remains subject to ratification by Equity members. Read our press release here- actorsequity.org/news/PR/Tourin… #UniteTheRoad

I just signed a Action Network petition: Support the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA). Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/supp…

I just signed a Local 802 AFM petition: Say NO to canned music on Broadway. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/here…