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The unusual arrangement for "Diana" was made as
Broadway remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"We couldn't be more excited to finally be able to share our
show with theater lovers everywhere," the producers said in a
statement. "Though there is no substitute for the live theater,
we are honored to be a part of the quality entertainment that
Netflix provides its subscribers worldwide."
"Diana" had been set to open on March 31, 2020, but the debut
was delayed as Broadway closed its theaters to help prevent the
novel coronavirus from spreading. The show had started previews
in early March.
The production, which chronicles Diana's courtship and marriage
to Prince Charles and eventual divorce, now is scheduled to open
on May 25, 2021.
The Actors' Equity Association, a labor union representing stage
actors, said it had approved a safety plan for rehearsals and
recording of the musical. The plan includes regular coronavirus
testing, isolating actors and stage managers and changes to
ventilation in backstage areas, the group said in a statement.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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