Broadway to Close? — Page 6

If that happens, cap each show at 500 or whatever the ban is and leave the rest up to the people. If you want to go... then go and enjoy.

Yeah, because medical workers aren't in short supply of masks already? Open your eyes and stop being ignorant. Thousands of people have died and will die from this and they are slowly shutting everything down.

Get a clue.

AlanB3 said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "I can't help but feel that this Coronavirus will be a whole lot of nothing that will propel us into a full blown recession and destroy the American economy and the lives of many people for a few years."

A whole lot of nothing? I'm sorry, but I cannot understand how someone could feel that way given the information that we have. Read any first-person report from healthcare professionals and they tell the true story of how dire the situation. is about to become for so many cities and people.

Entire countries have shut down entirely. Hospitals in Italy right now (that have a much better bed to citizen ratio than the US) are literally having to deny care to people because they are overwhelmed. AP is reporting Italy today announced that only pharmacies and grocery stores can be open. Every other store must close.

Imagine the decimation to the world and US economy if we don't take extreme preventative action now. Major conventions, huge sporting events (like March Madness), and so many other examples would not be shutting down as they are if this was "a whole lot of nothing.""

The concern everyone has is perfectly valid. The problem is, there have been many articles from professionals in this area, virologists, pandemic experts, etc. all saying different things. What are we supposed to believe then? Media makes it's money from confusion and hype. I'll repeat, the concern is valid, there IS an issue to be addressed but no one, whether it's employers, those in gov't, you name it, seems be addressing this correctly. No one seems to know what the heck they're doing.

Fosse76 said: "A0326T said: "Oh no.

I hope they do 6 shows a week all evenings. Then thorough clean during the day.

So many people will be affected."

The deep cleaning will help (but I wouldn't count of any real deep cleaning measures from the cleaning staff at most of the Shubert-owned houses). But the staff were exposed to an infected usher, and who knows if any of them are infected. technically, they should all be quarantined since that's supposed to be the protocol."

Actually you are wrong about the Shubert staff. I know people who work for them and they are on top of it as far as cleaning and interaction with the public.

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Alright, I did not want to get into all this but I just need to say this:

The biggest problem in situations like this is always people. It is not like the Spanish flu/ebola/the plague is at our doorstep. Coronaviruses have been around for ages (dogs and cats, for example, are often vaccinated against them). Yes, this virus is a new form of a coronavirus and we are all very aware of it, but it is not as bad as the constant media onslaught makes you think it is. Coronaviruses, recent studies suggest, make up for about 15% of all respiratory infection people encounter - so far we did not deem that number high enough to even develop human vaccines as influenza/the common flu is much more prevalent and just about as dangerous.

So, let's talk Italy:

"But the virus is taking a disproportionate toll on the elderly in Italy, which has the oldest population in Europe, and the second-oldest in the world after Japan." (NYT, March 4, 2020)

This is why the virus is so dangerous in Italy. People are flooding the hospitals with any kinds of symptoms these days and all kinds of people, too - not just the old folks and the people with other preexisting conditions that can complicate things. This flood of people is what makes hospitals turn people away, telling them to stay at home in bed with a good pot of soup. Which is the only thing necessary to do in cases like these, really.

Another big problem with the panic is this: People buy stuff they don't need (massive amounts of disinfectant, face masks, gloves) - taking them away from the professionals (think doctors) that do need them to uphold regulations of hygiene and personal safety - forcing them to close down until they can restock these items. As soon as people heard that there was a confirmed case in a city near us, they started buying out whole supermarket shelves of food and soap - this is not necessary.

Any healthy, (semi-)young person should get through an infection with 'only' just as much trouble as they'd have to get over the flu. Yes, it sucks sure - but calling a theatre and demanding to know who worked when, where and how is not the way to go about this.

If you think you cannot enjoy a show, stay at home. Do not sit in a theatre and regret not being able to enjoy it. Or you go, chances are more than good that you will be fine. No matter the decision I urge people to do the following:

1. Stay calm - Do not give in to the panic.

2. Wash your hands

3. Sneeze and cough into your elbow, not the hands, please.

4. Do not buy things you don't need. Having a pantry of food is always a good idea but you do not need boxes and boxes full of noodles, rice and disinfectant.



I, for my part, do hope that Jordan goes to see SIX and enjoys it. I hear it's a very good show :)

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 06:26 PM

From BroadwayDirect:
“Hi Jonah,

Thank you for being our valued patron. We feel it is our responsibility to inform you that an employee at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, who worked outside guiding patrons to the security lines on Tuesday, February 25 and Sunday, March 1 only, has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee had limited to no physical contact with patrons and showed no signs of illness when working.

Please call your doctor immediately if you believe you had a “close contact” with a line expeditor at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre who might have been exhibiting symptoms of Coronavirus (which generally track flu-like symptoms). The CDC has described “close contact” with an infected person as actual physical contact with infectious secretions of a person (e.g. being coughed or sneezed on), or being within six feet of a person for a prolonged period of time (e.g. twenty minutes or more).

The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, immediately upon learning of this situation, engaged a professional cleaning and disinfection company to thoroughly sanitize the areas which this employee may have accessed. Out of an abundance of caution, the same company will return tomorrow morning, March 12, to clean and disinfect the entire theatre.

Please continue to monitor your own health and well being extremely diligently, including ensuring that you follow all best practices when it comes to personal hygiene (e.g. frequent, 20 second hand washing, coughing in to a cloth or a tissue, etc.).

Broadway Direct will continue to provide updates as additional information is available. See updates.

Stay well, and we look forward to seeing you again soon on Broadway.”

Erzlump said: "Alright, I did not want to get into all this but I just need to say this:

The biggest problem in situations like this is always people. It is not like the Spanish flu/ebola/the plagueis at our doorstep. Coronaviruses have been around for ages (dogs and cats, for example, are oftenvaccinated against them). Yes, this virus is anew form of a coronavirus and we are all very aware of it, but it is not as bad as the constant media onslaught makes you think it is. Coronaviruses, recent studies suggest, make up for about 15% of allrespiratoryinfection people encounter - so far we did not deem that number high enough to even develop human vaccines as influenza/the common flu is much more prevalent and just about as dangerous.

So, let's talk Italy:

"But the virus is taking a disproportionate toll on the elderly in Italy, which has the oldest population in Europe, and the second-oldest in the world after Japan." (NYT, March 4, 2020)

This is why the virus is so dangerous in Italy. People are flooding the hospitals with any kinds of symptoms these days and all kinds of people, too - not just the old folks and the people with other preexisting conditions that can complicate things. This flood of people is what makes hospitals turn people away, telling them to stay at homein bed with a good pot of soup. Which is the only thing necessary to do in cases like these,really.

Another big problem with the panic is this: People buy stuff they don't need (massive amounts of disinfectant, face masks, gloves) - taking them away from the professionals(think doctors)that do need them to upholdregulations of hygiene and personal safety - forcing them to close down until they can restock these items. As soon as people heard that there was a confirmed case in a city near us, they started buying out whole supermarket shelves of food and soap - this is not necessary.

Anyhealthy, (semi-)young person should get through an infection with 'only'just as much trouble as they'd have to get over the flu. Yes, it sucks sure - but calling a theatre and demanding to know who worked when, where and how is not the way to go about this.

If you think you cannot enjoy a show, stay at home. Do not sit in a theatre and regret not being able to enjoy it. Or you go, chances are more than good thatyou will be fine. No matter the decision I urge people to do the following:

1. Stay calm - Do not give in to the panic.

2. Wash your hands

3. Sneeze and cough into your elbow, not the hands, please.

4. Do not buy things you don't need. Having a pantry of food is always a good idea but you do not need boxes and boxes full of noodles, rice and disinfectant.


I, for my part,do hope that Jordan goes to see SIX and enjoys it. I hear it's a very good show :)"



This times 1000! You win the prize for most sensible post of the day.

Highland Guy said: "ArtMan said: "Wishing you a speedy and safe recovery after your surgery."



Thank you!

Went grocery shopping this morning and the shelves were completely bare of TP, paper towels and Kleenex."

The shelves at multiple Target and Walmart have been barren in my city for over a week now. I use Clorox wipes and Lysol sprays on a regular basis, due to being a clean freak. Has nothing to do with purchasing for coronavirus. Haven't had a problem with toilet paper or paper towels though. But I need my Clorox wipes. I go through a 3 pack on a weekly basis.

If the worst does happen and theatres are forced to close, now would be as good a time as any to record some shows with the empty houses. It could help make some sort of return on investment in the long run.

Wishful thinking, but it could be nice.

But what are the ages of the 200?

BroadwaySF has halted HAMILTON and THE LAST SHIP until March 25. Wow.

This article offers a reasonable, measured overview of what is happening and what is likely going to occur.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/where-do-you-go-if-you-get-coronavirus/607759/

Erzlump - Excellent post !! My wife is a nurse and thank you for caring about the medical professionals !!