Broadway to Close?- Page 2

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:39pm

JBroadway said: "...For Seattle and San Francisco - how immediately did these bans go into effect? Right away, or was there a bit of a grace period?..."

I believe SF's rule gives them 24 hours. I think most are doing today's shows and canceling starting tomorrow. (or reducing capacity, if the rumors about the Curran are true)

And I just realized that SF Playhouse, 42nd St Moon (Gateway), and other smaller venues are under the 1000 rule.

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 03:39 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:41pm

For Seattle and San Francisco - how immediately did these bans go into effect?

Effective immediately for Seattle. 

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 03:41 PM

[Heather4]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:42pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Just heard they’re looking at closing shows for one month."

Any idea when they would announce this?  I would hope it would be sooner rather than later so people can ensure plans can be altered as needed.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:43pm

I think they’re trying to figure out what the hell to do right now. This isn’t something that can be done on a whim, there’s a million things to take into consideration.

[theblackumbrella]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:44pm

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2020/03/11/bill-de-blasio-resists-closing-msg-broadway-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/amp/

Seeing “Company” next week so selfishly don’t want this to go into effect. This article seems to combat some concern.

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 03:44 PM

[BdwayLife]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:47pm

schubox said: "Have a weekend planned in mid-April. Just the stress of trying to move/reschedule things is crazy. But I was already thinking of not going, getting refunds on the show tickets would be a relief"

Once I confronted the inevitable, and called Telecharge last evening and got refunds on shows that I was planning to see late April/early May, I personally felt relief. At least now, I know what I’m working with—no trip. I can now start planning an even more fabulous trip for this fall. :) 

 

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 03:47 PM

[promisespromises2]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:47pm

theblackumbrella said: "Seeing “Company” next week so selfishly don’t want this to go into effect. This article seems to combat some concern. https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2020/03/11/bill-de-blasio-resists-closing-msg-broadway-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/amp/"

Seeing three shows in two weeks and same.  This may be the last round of theatre that I may be able to see in a VERY, very long time.  But I am also not ignorant so I will suck it up either way.

[Kitsune]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:48pm

MarkBearSF said: "JBroadway said: "...For Seattle and San Francisco - how immediately did these bans go into effect? Right away, or was there a bit of a grace period?..."

I believe SF's rule gives them 24 hours. I think most are doing today's shows and canceling starting tomorrow. (or reducing capacity, if the rumors about the Curran are true)

And I just realized that SF Playhouse, 42nd St Moon (Gateway), and other smallervenues are under the 1000 rule."

We have tickets to Toni Stone on Friday. Apparently the Geary Theater seats 1025, so I wonder if they can reduce capacity?

I believe the main theater for Berkeley Rep is also under 1000. New Conservatory Theater Company had to cancel performances since they're in a government-owned building.

I'm a (relatively) young, healthy person, and I've been religiously washing my hands to the Punxsutawney Phil song (it's about 20-30 seconds). Seriously, though, I'm torn between wanting to support the local arts scene, and not wanting to inadvertantly contribute to a public health crisis.

[broadway86]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:49pm

theblackumbrella said: "Seeing “Company” next week so selfishly don’t want this to go into effect. This article seems to combat some concern."

Same. Got a lot of travel and show plans for the next several weeks, so this would definitely be unfortunate, no question about it.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 3:54pm

The responsible thing to do, troynow, is to add a question mark to your subject line unless/until it comes to pass.

[troynow]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:04pm

USHER at The Booth Theatre tested positive for the virus

[JBroadway]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:05pm

Kad said: "JBroadway said: "If the cap is 500, then off-Broadway would be, in theory, allowed to continue as-is."

True, so only time will tell. Because until we find out the number, we can keep playing this game all day. If the cap is 1000, then several Broadway theaters will be safe. If it's 1500, even more of them will be. And so on, and so forth. 

Like others, I confess I am partly thinking selfishly. I do genuinely find it frustrating that so many careers and liveliness are being put at risk, but I'm also thinking about my own show schedule coming, and doing some of the math...

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:06pm

I have four shows lined up Friday-Sunday (my last Broadway trip scheduled until fall), so I too am selfishly hoping they hold out until past that if they decide to close, but I understand the reasoning. I'm basically keeping one eye on the news and my fingers crossed at this point.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:08pm

Did they put out a press release about the Booth usher? Last I heard this afternoon, they wanted to wait until they had official word on it.

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 04:08 PM

[FatedDarling]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:08pm

troynow said: "USHER at The Booth Theatre tested positive for the virus"

Unfortunately this is true. Will likely find out about closures by the end of today. Cannot believe they are just cleaning house and letting the patrons in tonight.

[thatdarnzach]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:14pm

Where was this reported? I have tickets for tonight.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:15pm

I don’t know it’s been reported anywhere but a lot of people have known about this today.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:17pm

I’m not one to panic, but I would absolutely not go to the Booth Theater tonight. When the press release comes out you’ll be so thankful.

[thatdarnzach]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:18pm

For the first time in my life, I am so thrilled that I stalk the boards. Will certainly not be using those TDF tickets tonight.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:20pm

VotePeron said: "I’m not one to panic, but I would absolutely not go to the Booth Theater tonight. When the press release comes out you’ll be so thankful."

 

Ha, I'm almost in the opposite camp. If this is going to end up closing the show, I'm wondering if I should go try to pick up a ticket tonight. Been looking forward to this production like crazy ever since it was announced. 

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 04:20 PM

[Wick3]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:20pm

Kad said: "JBroadway said: "
I wonder if we will see certain off-Broadway theatre removing seats or capping their sales off at 200 (or whatever) so as to be allowed to remain open.."

If the cap is 500, then off-Broadway would be, in theory, allowed to continue as-is."

If Broadway houses cap their houses at 500 that can work too in at least keeping the show open but whether that’s financially possible I’m not sure.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:20pm

While this information may very well be true, can't we let the League or the theater owners handle the situation, with an official announcement and official press release...?

I just can't deal with the people on this board needing to be the FIRST person to spread "news" like this - especially with the climate of panic being in the state its in.  In this day and age where the click of a button allows you to spread potential misinformation and cultivate so much fear and panic based on hearsay, it feels irresponsible. 

I'm sure we will hear something soon. 

Also (case in point) this thread absolutely needs a question mark at the end of the title.

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 04:20 PM

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:21pm

I had a ticket tonight also and emailed TDF for a refund. They were very nice about it. Good Luck everyone

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:22pm

VotePeron said: "I’m not one to panic, but I would absolutely not go to the Booth Theater tonight. When the press release comes out you’ll be so thankful. "

From what I understand the virus can only live on surfaces for 12 hours so even without thorough cleaning, anything he or she touched/coughed on yesterday wouldn’t be contagious today. Of course, if the usher passed it along to other staff... 

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 04:22 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 4:22pm

Yes, I would strongly caution against any sort of unverified report right now, even from a person you would typically trust.