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Globally, there are over 40 millionconfirmed casesof the coronavirus, identified as COVID-19.

In the United States, that number has risen toover 8.3 million.
And theSummer Olympics was canceledfor the first time since World War II.
Broadway theaters, though, willremain closeduntil May 2021.
Here are all the ways the virus has affected the industry.
Rescheduled 2021 dates were announced on July 29.
Justin BieberJustin Bieber rescheduled his world tour on July 22, 2020.
New world tour dates for 2021.
Looking forward to seeing you all when it is safe.
Lincoln Center previously suspended public performances andscreeningsfor the month of March as of 5 p.m. on March 12.
All classes through Carnegie Halls Weill Music Institute and free Carnegie Hall Citywide performances are also canceled.
Its scheduled season opener will now take place online on October 7.
My Chemical RomanceThe bandrescheduledits fall North American tour on June 16.
Doobie BrothersThe Doobie Brothers50th anniversary tour, meant to begin late June, has been pushed until next July.
The WeekndThe Weekndrescheduledhis After Hours Tour for summer and fall 2021, rather than 2020.
Greek TheaterLos Angeless Greek Theatercanceledits summer 2020 season on May 27.
The DeftonesThe bands North American tour with Gojira and Poppy wasrescheduledfor 2021 on May 19.
Kenny ChesneyKenny Chesneypostponed his Chillaxification Tourindefinitely on May 15.
Tour dates are being canceled and rescheduled proactively.
The schedules will be reevaluated in April with the hopes of resuming tours this summer.
Bob DylanThe legendcanceledhis U.S. summer tour in the interest of public safety on May 13.
New Order and Pet Shop BoysNew Order and Pet Shop Boyspostponedtheir co-headlining tour across the U.S. on May 13.
BTSBTSofficially suspendedtheir entire world tour on April 28.
On February 28, BTScanceledtheir early April Map of the Soul Tour kickoff at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
Dead & CompanyDead & Companys 2020 summer tour was canceled on April 21.
Bon JoviThe band canceled their summer tour in its entirety on April 20.
These are trying times.
Youve always been there for us, and well always be there for you.
In a statement, Swift says she intends to reschedule the dates for 2021. like, like stay healthy and safe,she tweeted.
Shania TwainShania Twain canceled all May and June dates for herLas Vegas residencyconcert Lets Go!
It is scheduled to resume in August and run through December.
Queen and Adam LambertOn March 31, their joint U.K. and European tour wasrescheduledto May 2021 from June 2020.
Camila CabelloCamila Cabellopostponedher entire world tour, set to begin this May, on March 24.
Day two of the benefit, with headliner Robbie Williams, wascanceledon March 12.
Lil Nas X, the Veronicas, and more were set to appear.
Doja CatThe Say So singerpostponed all datesof her upcoming Hot Pink tour.
Elton JohnThe legend pushed dates on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour through May 2, per a release.
Kelly ClarksonThe April 1 opening of Clarksons Las Vegas residency,Invincible,has been postponed until July.
I cant wait to see you this summer,she said.
Jonas BrothersThe brothershave canceledtheir entire April Las Vegas residency.
Thom YorkeThe Radiohead front manpostponedthe U.S. leg of his tour.
Baby Shark LivePerformances have beenpostponed.
Brooklyn Academy of MusicBAM has immediately suspended all live programming until Sunday, March 29.
We thank you for your support and understanding,they said.
The health and wellbeing of the 92Y community is our top priority.
MalumaMaluma has postponed the remaining dates on his European tour, per a release.
KhalidThe entire Asia leg of Khalids Free Spirit World Tour washeld backby travel advisories in several countries.
StormzyStormzy had tocanceltour dates in Asia.
The grand opening and the concert have been pushed back to later this year.
MadonnaMadonna canceled two shows in Paris on March 10 and 11, according toLive Nation.
Pearl JamPearl Jampostponedtheir four-month North American tour.
Previously, Kisscanceled all meet and greetsas a response to coronavirus concerns.
We look forward to fulfilling the goals of the evening as soon as we can responsibly do so.
Zac Brown BandThe groupannouncedon March 10 that they would be postponing the spring leg of the Owl Tour.
Mariah CareyThe singerrescheduleda concert in Hawaii for November.
Alicia KeysThe singer andnew perennial Grammys hostwill delay her upcoming tour, set to hit the U.S. in July.
With it, shell also postpone her albumAlicia, initially set to come out May 15.
Her memoirMore Myself: A Journeyis still on for March 31.
However, it will no longer be held inside Brooklyns Barclays Center.
Artists such as BTS, J. Balvin, and Doja Cat will perform remotely.
Telluride Film FestivalThe 47th annual festival held in Colorado over Labor Day weekend wascanceledJuly 14 due to the coronavirus.
Netflix Is a Joke FestOn July 10, Netflixcanceledits first-ever comedy festival after initially postponing it from April 27.
BonnarooThe annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival wasofficially canceledon June 25.
It had previously been rescheduled for September 24-27, pushed backthree monthsfrom its original weekend.
TwitchConThe San Diego convention, planned for sometime in the fall, wascanceledon June 18.
Seattles Emerald City Comic ConThe event was officially canceled on June 16 after being pushed to August 2123.
British Academys 2020 television awards weremovedfrom spring 2020 to a July 31 socially distant show on May 28.
Star WarsCelebrationPlanned for August 27 to 30 in Anaheim, California, the event wascanceled by organizerson June 15.
Art BaselThis years flagship Art Basel in Switzerland wascanceledon June 8, after being postponed from June to September.
The December edition, held in Miami Beach, Florida, is still on the schedule.
San Diego Comic-ConFor the first time in 50 years, San Diego Comic-Conhas been cancelled.
A freeonline eventthat takes place on the same dates was announced on June 10.
The event will resume July 2225, 2021.
LollapaloozaThe Chicago music festival wasofficially canceledon June 9.
Lollapalooza will be replaced with a livestream event on the original dates, July 30 to August 2.
The gala will return in 2021.
J. ColeThe rappercanceledhis annual Dreamville Festival in North Carolina.
The festival is scheduled to return in 2021.
RuPauls DragCon LADragCon hasofficially been canceled this year.
The queens will return in 2021.
Essence FestivalThis years Essence Festival of Culture wasofficially canceledon April 15.
Burning ManSorry, man.
The dates were set to run from August 30 to September 7.
The event will not be rescheduled for the year, and will instead take on a digital form.
On April 7, the Edinburgh TV Festival, planned for August, announced it wouldmove online.
EDC Las VegasEDC Las Vegas wasofficially postponedfrom May to October 24, per a statement released April 3.
Ticket holders can transfer their passes to next years festival or request a refund.
Rock Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyThe Rock Hallpostponedits class of 2020 induction ceremony on March 12.
On March 24, the ceremony was officially rescheduled for November 7.
On July 8, the in-person ceremony was canceled in favor ofan exclusive online special event.
It will stream on HBO and HBO on the same day, November 7.
VidCon 2020The 11th annual VidConwas canceled March 23, per a release.
Organizers will announce info about a fall event by June 15.
Thanks for your support.
2020 Jimmy AwardsOn March 20, the Broadway League canceled the 2020 Jimmy Awards.
The National High School Musical Theatre Awards will return in 2021.
Eurovision Song ContestThe annual Eurovision Song Contest, held in May, iscanceledthis year.
Glastonbury 2020Set for June 4 through 8, organizerscanceledthe U.K.s Glastonbury music festival on March 17.
Sydney Film FestivalJunes Sydney Film Festival was canceled on March 17.
Olivier Awards 2020The 44th annual Olivier Awards werecanceledon March 17, following the shut down of Royal Albert Hall.
iHeartRadio Music AwardsAs the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles is closed, the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards will berescheduled.
It was scheduled to occur on Saturday, March 14.
We are hoping to have a video to disseminate by tonight, Wilson said.
Obviously, if there is no live show, there is nothing to be streamed, either.
Only supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
Record Store DayThe annual, global vinyl-record event, originally scheduled for April 18, has beenpostponed.
Gay PrideEvent organizer Christopher Street West haspostponed celebrationsfor the 50th anniversary of Los Angeles Pride this June.
Tribeca Film FestivalTribeca Film Festival will be postponed, according to Tribeca Enterprises CEOJane Rosenthal.
We will have further information about a new date in the future.
The Czech Ministry of Health banned screenings, elementary and high-school classes, sports matches, and other events.
Woody Harrelson, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and more were expected to attend.
Facebook had previously canceled its March global marketing summit in San Francisco, also due to coronavirus concerns.
Plans for a redo this summer will be announced in the coming weeks.
The London Book FairOne of the worlds largest international book festivals wasforced to cancelamid coronavirus worries.
There have beenover 100 confirmed casesof coronavirus in the U.K. as of March 6.
This the first time in 21 years the festival will not take place in Miami.
He also announced the cancellation of Calle Ocho, Miamis annual Carnival celebration.
There have been over500 confirmed casesof coronavirus in France as of March 6.
Organizers have not yet announced any plans to further postpone or cancel the event.
The winners will still be revealed online and on social media.
The annual NBCC benefit gala has been rescheduled for the fall.
Dollywood president Craig Ross said, We are constantly re-evaluating our options and hoping to open in May.
Dollywoods adjoining DreamMore Resort and Spa has suspended also operations.
Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Cabins remain open if you want to live out your survivalist-homesteading Coat of Many Colors fantasy.
Firefly FestivalThe Delaware music festivalis canceled, and ticketholders have the option of a refund or a 2021 ticket.
Ticketholders will be given the option of a refund or a 2021 ticket.
Boston Calling will donate $10,000 each to the Boston and Cambridge Artist Relief Funds.
The festival clarified, Same lineup.
Aint nothin changed but the dates.
Just for LaughsOn April 3, the Montreal comedy festival originally scheduled for July announced that ithas been postponed.
It will now take place from September 29 through October 11.
HBONicole Kidmans limited seriesThe Undoinghad its May 10 premiere postponed to October 25, 2020.
On March 31, the Mark RuffalostarringI Know This Much Is Truewasdelayedto May 10 from April 27.
On April 3,The Third Days debut was moved from May 11 to the fall.
It premiered on September 14.
Disney FilmsMulanwill bereleased on Disney+for $29.99 after it waspostponed indefinitely.
A Quiet Place Part 2The sequel was delayed to April 23, 2021 after initially moving to September 4.
Warner Bros. FilmsWonder Woman 1984has been delayed to October 2, 2020, as of June 10.
On March 24, Warner Bros.pushedWonder Woman 1984to August 14, from its original release of June 5.
ArcherOn April 6, FXXpushedthe premiere ofArchers 11th season from May 6.
ModelLandTyra Bankspostponed the openingof her new theme park, ModelLand, on March 18.
Birds of PreyCathy YansSuicide Squad, Birds of Preyspin-off will beavailablefor rent online early, on March 24.
It will now premiere on Netflix instead of in theaters.
The streaming service will still launch on April 6 as planned.
Peter Rabbit 2James CordensCatsfollow-up ispushing its international releasefrom March to August.
The documentary will still screen at IFC Center.
Sonic the HedgehogChinese premiere delayed.
Swipe NightA Tinder original that revolves around the apocalypse had itsinternational rolloutcanceled.
Enter the Fat DragonThe Chinese film premiered online instead of in theaters.
Lost in RussiaThe Chinese filmpremiered onlineinstead of in theaters.
RiverdaleRiverdaleresumedproduction in October 2020.
EuphoriaEuphoriaseason two is planning on a production restart early in 2021, after being shut down in March.
SuccessionHBO likewise halted preproduction onSuccessionfor the foreseeable future but hasplans to restartproduction in fall 2020.
Henry CavillsThe Witcherwas thefirst major TV dramashot in the United Kingdom to be shut down due to coronavirus.
Production onGenius: Aretharemains on pause for the third week as of March 31.
As a result, National Geographicpushedthe Memorial Day release date.
ABCsThe Connersbecame the first broadcast sitcom to return to production the week of August 17.
Due to scheduling constraints,Stumptownwasofficially canceledon September 16.
Principal photography willrestarton September 23.
SupernaturalThe 15th and final season ofSupernaturalendedtwo episodes earlydue to production shutdowns.
Production on the final episodesrestartedin August.
Jeopardy!andWheel of FortuneAs of July 28, production has resumed withredesigned sets.
Both showsreturnwith new socially distanced episodes on September 14.
Sex EducationPlans to start production onSex Educationin May wereput offdue to the United Kingdoms ongoing lockdown.Productionbeganon September 9.
Big BrotherProduction onBig Brother: All Starsbeginsin August, airing August 5.
The Canadian version of the popular reality franchise ended production of season eight on March 24.
However, production remained suspended and islooking at mid-Julyfor a restart as of June 26.
AvatarJames CameronsAvatarsequelsuspendedfilming in New Zealand but willresume productionin early June.
As of September, filming completed.
CBS ShowsCBS had to temporarily postpone production on their TV shows and pilots, according to a statement.
Around the World in 80 DaysProduction in South Africa has beenhaltedon this David Tennant drama series.
Gossip GirlFilming for HBO MaxsGossip Girlcontinuation wasdelayed, pushing its release from fall 2020 to sometime in 2021.
American IdolThe reality-competition show has stopped filming and all contestants have been sent home.
TheAmerican Idollive shows will beairing remotelyas of April 14, with judges and contestants tuning in for the performances.
Remaining episodes will air as scheduled in the coming weeks.
The VoiceThe Voicewill stageremotely filmed live showsbeginning Monday, May 4.
Additionally, the plan to film a special in northern Russia this spring has been likely postponed until 2021.
Phil,have opted to tape without alive studio audience.Live With Kelly and RyanandThe Wendy Williams Showbegantaping remotelyMarch 23.
As of March 13,The Ellen Showsuspended tapinguntil March 30.
Beginning March 30,Tamron Hallwill combine remote segments with encore segments from earlier episodes.
The Great British Baking ShowThe beloved competition series hasdelayed filmingits upcoming season for an indefinite amount of time.
BarryHBOhas suspendedpreproduction on the shows upcoming season.
Where possible, our writers are continuing to write remotely.
EastEndersThe BBC haspaused productionon its longest-running soap,EastEnders.
Tokyo ViceMichael Manns HBO Max series haspausedproduction in Japan.
Saturday Night LiveNBC announced on March 16 that the web connection willpostponeSNLepisodesindefinitely.
The Handmaids TaleThe Emmy-winning Hulu dramaisshutting down production for an indefinite period of time.
SuperstoreThe popular NBC comedy shut down production following the seasons penultimate episode.
A finalewill notbe shot, with episode 21 now effectively serving as the season five finale.
I assume it means well be coming back when things clear up to finish Amys storyline, she stated.
VengeanceThe secret Blumhouse thriller, which stars B.J.
These movies film both domestically and around the world.
NBCUniversal ShowsAround 35 NBCUniversal shows arepausingproduction, including Dick Wolf dramaLaw & Order: SVUandThe Kelly Clarksonshow.
Official CompetitionPenelope Cruz and Antonio Banderass Spanish-language drama hassuspendedproduction in Spain.
The Morning ShowApple TVs Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoonstarrer is taking atwo-week break from productionto assess the situation.
BrosThe Billy Eichner-starring rom-comhas delayedits production start date.
Eichner co-wrote the screenplay with Nick Stoller, who is meant to direct.
SurvivorProduction on the 41st season ofSurvivorhas beenpushedback to May due to coronavirus fears.
Production was set to begin in Fiji this month, with production on season 42 beginning in May.
CNN will also nix its press room and spin room.
Mission: Impossible 7Paramount Pictureshalted productiononMission: Impossible 7, which was headed to shoot in Venice.
(No official comment has been given on these shoots either.)
The Amazing RaceSeason 33 of the reality-adventure show wastemporarily postponedjust three episodes into production in England and Scotland.
The shutdown hassince been extendedto May 2021.
The June 4 online ceremony waspostponed a second timeon June 1, due to national protests against police brutality.
HamiltonPerformances ofHamiltonat the Hollywood Pantages Theatre werecanceled through September 6on May 11.
However, the engagement has been extended to February 28 to accommodate rescheduling.
Tony AwardsThe 2020 Tony Awards werepostponedfrom June 7 until an undecided date on March 25.
Off Broadway and Other TheaterMost of New Yorks Off Broadway theaters have suspended their programming for the time being.
HangmenThe first Broadway casualty of the coronavirus wasMartin McDonaghsHangmen.
We have no alternative but to release the actors from their contracts and kill the production, they added.
The decision was made official on March 21, due to ensuing cast conflicts amid the shutdown.
CinderellaAndrew Lloyd WebbersCinderellawill now openat the Gillian Lynne Theatre in Londons West End in October instead of this summer.
The dance companys touring performances throughout the U.S. are suspended through March 30.
The NBA decided topostpone its 2020 seasonin March after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19.
BaseballMajor League Baseball willreturnon July 23 and 24, with players returning to training on July 1.
The league previouslysuspendedall spring training games and pushed back opening day by two weeks, then indefinitely.
Minor League Baseball will alsopostponethe 2020 season.
Vans U.S. Open of SurfingThis years action-sports showcase wascanceledon June 15, with plans to return in 2021.
USA GymnasticsUSA Gymnastics hascanceled all premier eventsfor the rest of the year, including the U.S.
Gymnastics Championship, which has been rescheduled for June 2021 from its original June 4, 2020.
Scripps National Spelling BeeOn April 22, the Scripps National Spelling Bee was officially canceled.
The bee will return in 2021 rather than later this year likeinitially planned.
GolfThe U.S. Open, which was set for June 18, will now take place September 1720.
The British Open wascanceledon April 1, with an eye toward September to reschedule the June championship.
On April 6, the Augusta National Golf Club announced that the 2020 Masters Tournament willnow take placeNovember 1215.
The tournament will return June 28 to July 11, 2021.
The IOCannounced the new dates, July 23August 8 on Monday, March 30.
XFLThe XFLcanceled the restof its first season, after suspending games starting on March 8.
SoccerThe European Soccer Championships have beenpostponedto 2021 by the UEFA.
MLS matches arepausedfor 30 days.Champions League,Premier League,and theEuropa Leaguehave all suspended games until further notice.
It is still scheduled to stream live on April 5, but without a live audience.
All other events surrounding WrestleMania have been canceled.
RacingNASCAR, Formula One, and IndyCar have allsuspendedupcoming races, with the latter canceling up until April.
College FootballMichigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State allcanceledspring football games.
NHLProfessional hockey gameshave been suspended, in part because many NHL teams share facilities with the NBA.
Meanwhile, Duke University and Kansas State University have suspended all athletics.
Arnold Sports FestivalThe Arnold Schwarzeneggernamed sports competition will continue as planned on March 5, onlywithout an audience.
Spectators wont be able to watch the preliminary events, but for the finals?Theyll be back.
The New York City Half-MarathonThe event planned for Sunday, March 15 has been canceled.
Women in Music Pt.
IIIThe long-awaited third Haim album came out on June 26, rather than its intended April 24 release date.
They released a cover of John LennonsNobody Told Meon March 27.
GaslighterOn June 9, the band announced thatGaslighterwill beout on July 17, 2020.
Van WeezerWeezer postponed the release of their 13th studio album,moving it off the schedule.
ChromaticaOn May 6, Lady GagaannouncedChormaticas revised release date: May 29.
On March 24, Lady Gagatweetedthat she was postponing her sixth album from its April 10 release.
She also postponed herEnigmaVegas residency shows taking place April 30May 11.
First Rose of SpringThe forthcoming Willie Nelson album will move to a summer release date of July 3.
Itll still keep the same title, though.
Beats 1 RadioStarting March 23, the Apple Music radio station will broadcast from its hosts homes.
Hate for SaleThe 11th album by the Pretenders will now be out July 17 rather than May 1.
The band released thetitle track, a tribute to the Damned, on March 24.
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