Entertainment
Musical Theatre Industry Seeks Government Aid
The cancellation of major musicals and operas has led to industry calls for urgent government assistance due to skyrocketing costs. The cancellations have affected hundreds of performers.
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The Guardian
The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundreds out of workGet our breaking news email, <a href="htt
2026-06-29 15:00 UTC