Frank Caliendo does impressions, not impersonations. The stand-up comedian’s performances include personalities such as Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert De Niro; politicians George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Donald Trump; broadcasters John Madden, Charles Barkley and Jon Gruden; and talk show hosts Dr. Phil, Jay Leno and
From Broadway performers to local theater groups, Hollywood stars to indie filmmakers, national touring acts to bar bands, the pandemic had a devastating effect on the entertainment industry. The sudden shuttering of bars, concert halls, movie theaters and other venues — some permanently — led to widespread loss of revenue
Local music venues are facing another shutdown.
The Small Business Association website where venues are supposed to be able to submit an application for money is not working. The glitch is holding up federal relief money for venues and causing frustration.
The Save Our Stages Act was passed as part of a covid-19 relief bill in December to help with funding for local venues. The act led to Shuttered Venue Operators Grants which were to be available to apply for on April 8.
“They had major technical issues and they took it down and have been radio silent about when it will be back up to apply,” said Brian Drusky, owner of Drusky Entertainment, a Pittsburgh-based concert promoter via email. “Not one application has been filed.”
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