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East Haddam Coronavirus Update: Goodspeed Layoffs, Furloughs
Goodspeed Musicals will lay off some workers and furlough others due to serious financial challenges.
EAST HADDAM, CT — Goodspeed Musicals plans to lay off five workers and furlough 77 employees, according to The Day. The theater will reduce the number of shows at the East Haddam Opera House from five to three.
It is also canceling performances scheduled in 2020 at its Terris Theater in Chester. Due to restrictions related to the spread of coronavirus, the theater is facing serious financial challenges and has had to cut $11 million from its budget, The Day reported.
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