Thursday, March 12, 2020

COVID-19 Cancellations, Suspensions Hit Showbiz, Sports: List

The list is growing of what is being cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. Here is a list of major events in the NY Metro area and some others as to what has so far been cancelled or suspended. In addition to this many TV productions have been halted, which is going to effect when your shows appear next year. Movies are also changing their release dates. It's all a small price to pay for the safety of all.



SXSW
TriBeCa Film Fest
Montclair Film Fest (NJ)
Ridgewood Guild International Film Fest (NJ)
Disneyland (CA)
Coachella, Stagecoach
LiveNation concerts
March Madness
Glaad Media Awards (NYC)
Broadway

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Cruel World Fest (postponed to September)
NHL
Baseball Season
NBA
Wondercon
No Live audiences at NYC late night talk shows or The View
Stephen Colbert Show, Fallon- not taping at all
All DisneyWorld in the world
NJ Performing Arts Center
Six Flags
Knotts Berry Farm
Universal Studios Hollywood
Masters Golf Tournament
Boston Marathon
American Dream Mall
Vidcon- to fall

For Movies and Shows not in Production due to the virus as of  3-17-20 see this Variety article;
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/films-tv-delayed-coronavirus-canceled-1203532033/

This list is by no means complete and as time goes on, it's best to assume your favorite entertainment venue will be closed or have limited operation. Please check the website of the venue before leaving your house.