Disney Broadway Streaming Benefit For COVID-19 Fund Halted After Musicians Union Objects

The pre-recorded Disney concert set for streaming Monday evening as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS ’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund has been canceled. The charitable organizati…

” was staged last Nov. 4 at the New Amsterdam Theatre to mark the silver anniversary of Disney’s arrival on Broadway. At the time, the event raised $570,426 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Disney Theatrical Productions, SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association, but American Federation of Musicians balked, according to a statement issued by Broadway Cares.“As theaters remain dark,” the announcement said, “entertainment professionals are facing unprecedented health and financial challenges requiring immediate attention and support. Broadway producers have offered a $1 million challenge and are matching every new donation to the fund dollar-for-dollar.

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