stampede
noun
a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, especially cattle or horses.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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With playhouses shuttered, subscription seasons canceled and ticket buyers largely staying home amid coronavirus concerns, the theater world is stampeding to streaming.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2020