UPDATE Thursday, March 12, 3 PM: Court Theatre canceled all performances of The Lady from the Sea, announcing that it would pay its artists through the scheduled run. Ticket holders are encouraged to either donate the price of their tickets or apply them to future ticket purchases. A Court production of An Iliad at the Oriental Institute has been postponed.
Clapp said the League is monitoring developments and is “sharing safeguards and best practices,” while member theaters are increasing cleaning, supplying hand sanitizers, and “encouraging audience members who are sick to stay home.”
On Thursday, the Chicago Flower and Garden show announced that they were canceling this year’s event at Navy Pier, scheduled for March 18-22. A message on their website says “We cannot ignore the advice of the city leaders or the global health community. It would be irresponsible and dangerous. The risk to our most vulnerable populations is real.” They hope to reschedule an event later in the summer.
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