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Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard

Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard

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BroadwayConcierge
#1Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 6:37pm

Massive blizzard apparently on its way to NYC tomorrow. I have tickets for a show tomorrow night, so just wanted to start a dialogue in case cancellations happen over the next 24 hours.

Stay safe and warm, everybody!

Cfried
#2Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 6:50pm

Ugh, I hope the snow isn’t too insane! I have HELLO, DOLLY tickets for tomorrow that I got 8 months ago!

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BroadwayRox3588
#3Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 7:36pm

Supposedly most of the heavy stuff is going to be in the morning. Hope that bodes well for evening shows!

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Robbie2
#4Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 8:49pm

Cfried said: "Ugh, I hope the snow isn’t too insane! I have HELLO, DOLLY tickets for tomorrow that I got 8 months ago!"

Weather Update: Storm Team 4  Schools Closed Thursday as Blizzard, Winter Storm Warnings Issued Across Tri-State

New York City schools will be closed Thursday as a major snowstorm bears down on the tri-state, prompting blizzard and winter storm warnings for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. 

Storm Team 4 is predicting up to 6 to 9 inches locally of snow for some spots and punishing wind gusts as high as 55 mph, capable of toppling power lines and tree limbs. 

The show must go on...heard Bette is nursing a cold today. Hopefully, she won't use the snow as an excuse to stay home if she's ill tomorrow.


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Liza's Headband
#5Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 11:20pm

As rehearsed multiple times on here when everyone freaks out over the weather, nothing matters unless the subway and commuter rail shuts down. As long as actors & crew can get there, the show goes on... Tomorrow is no different.  Just keep your eye on MTA commuter alerts. 

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Broadway Joe
#6Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 11:31pm

When did not even a foot of snow become a massive blizzard? Lol my goodness this city has become filled with scared babies that can't handle a little snow when they don't even have to drive. It's amazing.

Updated On: 1/3/18 at 11:31 PM

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LizzieCurry
#7Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 11:32pm

I'm a transplant from California and even I know this isn't a blizzard.


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Fosse76
#8Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/3/18 at 11:40pm

Broadway Joe said: "When did not even a foot of snow become a massive blizzard? Lol my goodness this city has become filled with scared babies that can't handle a little snow when they don't even have to drive. It's amazing."

A blizzard is defined as a winter storm with high winds (in excess of 35mph) and low visibility.  Though characterized by lots of snow (Which accounts for the low visibility),  there is no specific accumulation requirement in the definition. 

And while New York City will most likely be spared,  the east coast is going to be hammered. I think downplaying the storms severity is pretty insulting to the people who will be adversely affected. 

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#9Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 12:15am

Fosse76 said: "Broadway Joe said: "When did not even a foot of snow become a massive blizzard? Lol my goodness this city has become filled with scared babies that can't handle a little snow when they don't even have to drive. It's amazing."

A blizzard is defined as a winter storm with high winds (in excess of 35mph) and low visibility. Though characterized by lots of snow (Which accounts for the low visibility), there is no specific accumulation requirement in the definition.

And while New York City will most likely be spared, the east coast is goingto be hammered.I think downplaying the storms severity is pretty insulting to the people who will be adversely affected.
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This thread is about Broadway shows possibly being canceled, which they won't because we won't be getting a massive blizzard here. The mayor is a moron too so it's not surprising he's overreacting to this. Insulting? Lol sure. 

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NewYorkTheater
#10Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 12:24am

Broadway and the Blizzard: Questions and Answers

(I'm not saying there will be a blizzard, but this addresses the four questions that NY theatergoers ask when a blizzard threatens:

1. How bad will it get?

2. Will the shows be canceled?

3. Will shows offer a snow day discount?

4. What if I can’t make it to a show that hasn’t been canceled?

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BrodyFosse123
#11Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 12:43am

Um, a blizzard?  As mentioned above, only 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected and yes... unless the MTA shuts down, everything is still open as usual.  School closures solely occurred because it'll be snowing heavy all morning (it begins shortly around 2am).  Snow is expected to be over by 3pm so an 8pm showtime won't be affected one bit.  Even with worst snow, stores/restaurants remained open and Broadway didn't shut down.  

Phantom4ever
#12Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 8:40am

Broadway has shut down many times because of snow, but that won't happen with this storm. 

#13Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 9:09am

We'll, whatever you call this storm, it's making me stay an extra night in NYC. So I get to see an extra show! Thanks, snow!

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BroadwayConcierge
#14Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 9:15am

My apologies if I made the storm seem any bigger than it's set out to be! When I posted this thread, I had heard from a friend who made it sound a bit more dramatic than I guess it'll actually be, ha. But the snow is coming down pretty steadily right now. Hope everybody's staying warm!

The only storm-related announcement so far today: New York Equity Office and Audition Center Closed Today — https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-York-Equity-Office-and-Audition-Center-Closed-Today-Due-to-Storm-20180104

ahhrealmonsters
#15Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 9:33am

I wonder if there will be snow day discounts for shows. I feel like people on Long Island, NJ, Westchester, etc. don't necessarily want to trek into the city tonight. I'm at work already (it was a pretty lousy commute due to the wind), and I'd be happy to see a show tonight. :)

IlanaKeller
#16Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 10:25am

As expected so far, this is the latest from the Broadway League:

"As of now, all Broadway shows will play as scheduled today. For information about returns and exchanges, please contact your point of purchase. Check https://www.broadwayleague.com/alert/  for updates."

https://twitter.com/BroadwayLeague/status/948923627545792517

 


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didididicat
#17Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 11:14am

During the snowstorm in February 2017, lots of shows released discount codes as the day went on and the snow piled up. Please post if you hear of any!

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AC126748
#18Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 11:58am

As long as subways are still running, there’s virtually no chance shows will be cancelled. If you live in the city, bad weather days are often the best times to get tickets, often at good discounts.


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Phantom4ever
#19Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 12:12pm

When I lived in the tri-state area, it seemed like we had a snow day on a Wednesday at least once every school year. It was so great to get that call in the morning, relax for a few hours, then hop on the subway and head to Times Square and pick a show.

Lkmorris
#20Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 1:52pm

We have 3 tickets to Come Fly Away tonight, but apparently United Airlines took the blizzard seriously, because we are stranded in Houston. Does anyone know a way I could sell and transfer them to someone in the city who wants to go? 

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Marianne2
#21Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 2:12pm

If they are PDF files for the tickets, try stub hub. I think you also could just forward the email to someone you know.


Those looking for discounts- TodayTix is offering a $15 discount on the app. Code: SNOWDAY15


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Toll357
#22Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 2:13pm

I live in the city and can get to a show via subway... I am looking for a good deal... any thoughts?

MeasureInLove
#23Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 2:17pm

Please post any codes for tickets for today!  I can get to the theater district in 15 minutes!

Danielle49
#24Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 2:39pm

Lkmorris said: "We have 3 tickets to Come Fly Away tonight, but apparently United Airlines took the blizzard seriously, because we are stranded in Houston. Does anyone know a way I could sell and transfer them to someone in the city who wants to go?"

It's possible that you could do an exchange depending in where you bought the ticket. Since you're coming in from out of town though, that may not be helpful.

Also I got the notification for TodayTix as well! The $15 essentially trims the service fee for a Broadway show but it's super helpful. I got a $29 ticket for Farinelli at the end of January.

 

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poisonivy2
#25Broadway During 1/4/18 Blizzard
Posted: 1/4/18 at 2:41pm

There are a lot of shows on TKTS booth, including Band's Visit and Meteor Shower:

https://www.tdf.org/nyc/81/TKTS-Live


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