Broadway to Close? — Page 12

phan24 said: "Some companies are getting the news now before it goes public... A mandatory closing of Broadway for 30 days starting tonight. "

You need to give definitive proof if you post something like this.

sppunk said: "phan24 said: "Some companies are getting the news now before it goes public... A mandatory closing of Broadway for 30 days starting tonight. "

You need to give definitive proof if you post something like this."

Well, it was said its not public yet so...

Princeton2 said: "This virus is really showing how sheltered people have become and comments like 'the government cant...' yes they can, your freedoms arent more important than the greater public good.

This is series, and possibly the most serious threat the world has faced since ww2.

It also reminds people, and I include myself in this, that the saying that you should have several months worth of bill's saved in your bank account is even more valid. Obviously that's a lot easier said than done, but also if you can afford to go the the theatre you can afford to put some money aside for emergencies. You never know when you may need it.

With increasing globalization and international travel risks of these breakouts happening just increase."

The issue many have, and it's not without precedent, that it's a power grab/freedom erosion. Never let an emergency go to waste, or whatever that phrase is. And sadly most of us don't have that money saved, because we don't make enough to save in the first place, that's how shaky the economy already is.

What if the theater owners, the Shuberts and Nederlanders and the Jordan Roth's of the world, just pay to put the casts and crew on hold for a month or two while they closed the theaters? They are all billionaires and they would barely even feel it. I don't understand why this is so hard. Jordan Roth could keep his shows running based off the cost of his wardrobe for one week alone.

The 30-day closure rumor was already bouncing around this thread yesterday. I really would take care not to repeat it until there is word from either the city, state, or Broadway League.

JBroadway said: "Enjolras5 said: "Here's what the mayor said 3 hours ago, via CNN:

• Broadway:When asked about New York's Broadway shows, he said guidance would come today or tomorrow. “I don’t want to see Broadway go dark, if we can avoid." de Blasio said. He said he would like to strike a balance.

So there we go."



Definitely good to have this update on their intentions, but ultimately, this isn't quite a "there we go." He left a lot of wiggle room in that statement."





Except he doesn't make the decision. While he may offer guidance and make policy decisions for NYC, if Governor the governor enacts tighter restrictions, they will overrule anything the mayor does.

phan24 said: "Some companies are getting the news now before it goes public... A mandatory closing of Broadway for 30 days starting tonight. "

This poster is well known for posting inaccurate gossip. Take this with a grain of salt.

This will be interesting. If he goes with, let's say, the 250 or more people plan it will also affect some off-Broadway venues.

phan24 said: "The information is accurate, sorry that I can't provide any sources since it's not public yet but wanted to inform the most dedicated people here. I guess take it with a grain of salt until it comes out?"

You say this literally everytime.

Aren't we still waiting on that Sunday in the Park film that you claim was greenlit like 3 years ago?

Stop spreading false information as a joke.

trpguyy said: "If Lighting Thief were still running, a 250 person cap wouldn’t have affected them at all."

Too bad that's not true.

Protecting the actors would only be only a fraction of the concern here. The actors are distant from the audience and they are generally not part of the more susceptible demographics and are able to minimize contact with people.

At the end of the day, a Broadway theater is still a place where 1000+ human beings cram in tightly for an extended period of time.

Updated On: 3/12/20 at 11:59 AM