David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon are doing their shows without audiences. Jimmy Kimmel, visiting from his home base in sunny Hollywood, canceled a taping in Brooklyn. "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" are taking the night off, and each of Broadway's 40 theaters will be dark through Tuesday — all because of a powerful storm bearing down on the East Coast.
Hurricane Sandy didn't just halt airline flights and the stock market on Monday, it also caused widespread cancellations across the entertainment industry.
New York City officials said that all film permits for Monday and Tuesday have been revoked because of the hurricane and associated safety precautions.
"There will be no city authorized outdoor filming within the five boroughs," read a statement Monday from the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.
The storm also forced Focus Features officials to cancel the New York premiere of "Anna Karenina," which was set for Tuesday. A studio spokeswoman said they plan to reschedule.
Concerts planned for New York and New Jersey were canceled or postponed, including John Legend, Journey, comedian Louis C.K., and the "Freedom to Love Now" show featuring Rufus Wainwright and fun., which is now set for spring of 2013.
Radio City Music Hall is shuttered until Wednesday.
East Coast charity galas were also canceled, and fashion designer Prabal Gurung postponed the unveiling of his anticipated collection for Target until next week.
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