This year has been harsh for the performing arts. COVID-19 shuttered theaters and concert halls practically overnight in March.
At first, it looked like things might get back to normal in the summer. Then, there were hopes for a fall season. Now, here we are at the end of the year and even holiday shows, which can be lucrative for arts organizations, have been canceled or moved online.
What did 2020 look like for the performing arts? Amid the upheaval and loss, some artists and institutions continued creating online or in small outdoor performances.
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra have streamed live concerts.