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With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many Broadway performers are sharing their talents online. Below are four brand-new starry performances you can watch today, March 17, from the comfort of your couch for free, though donations to specified nonprofit organizations are encouraged.

1. Have tickets to a canceled performance? Convert that fee into a donation. While many ticket sellers, including TDF , issue automatic refunds for canceled performances, consider donating those funds to the theatre if it’s a nonprofit. Insurance will not come to the rescue of not-for-profit companies , and many will inevitably struggle to pay their bills, so monetary gifts are desperately needed.

Get your performing arts fix online with live-streamed and prerecorded offerings

UPDATE: As of Monday, March 16, all NYC nightclubs, small theatres and concert venues must close. The reopening dates for shows listed below will most likely change. We will continue to update this post as we get more information.

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