Traditional entertainment sectors have taken a massive hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, but none quite like live theater.
With mass vaccinations still months away.
Broadway is not expected to open its doorsuntil at least mid-2021.
Nearly a year of shows have been suspended so far, and thousands of jobs furloughed.
This viral musical came along at the right time.
Half-parody, half-serious mockup, the TikTok musical has caught the attention of more than a few amateurs.
The end result was practically indistinguishable from a typical Broadway closer.
I heard that and was told by a friend of mine to musicalize it.
I didnt think it would launch a revolution, I just thought it would be a funny video.
But a revolution it was.
I cant watch another Zoom performance, he said.
Producing something like this, where its also brand-new content, is so exciting.
It feels very real and new and that possibilities are alive and available again.
Virality has given him and other creatives more than an outlet for their talents.
It’s allowed them to showcase their skills to an audience of millions.
The Unauthorized Future
Do not expect much from Disney, Pixars parent company.
But that being said, there are other forms of theater besides Broadway, Mertzlufft said.
