Broadway to Close?- Page 7

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 7:53pm

Today the World Health Organization officially declared a pandemic.

This is not just about old people or not attending the theatre.  This is about taking reasonable measures to contain a pandemic which is killing people.

Sure, if you're a young healthy person you may not die from getting the virus.  But should you get the virus you have contact with a great many people who can get it from you.  That includes your hiv positive neighbor or your 75 year old client. Many offices in the city are closing.  Many people are telecommuting.

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:02pm

Correct me if I am wrong but I have heard a few times that yes, Corona virus has been around but this is a different strain and that is what the worry is. I myself am not panicking and doing what I normally do during cold and flue season to keep myself healthy. This panic is what is making it so crazy. JMO

[kennedy_rose]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:02pm

CLOSE all theatres now until the country and New York City have this under control.

Dr. Fauci said the WORST is yet to come. Protect our community and theatre-goers....

CLOSE THE THEATRES!

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 08:02 PM

[jo]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:03pm

littlemouse921 said: "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."

I made this suggestion earlier on another thread, but to do it in a way that the finished product is worth releasing eventually on the big screen or home video. I would suggest for major productions that they do something similar to the filmed OKLAHOMA! (Royal National Theatre/London) in 1998. That was filmed on a sound stage, almost like a movie. It was expensive ( there was a report from the camera providers then that it cost around $ 4 million at that time) but the filmed effort was worth it - the image clarity and sound quality stood out among other filmed productions.

 

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 08:03 PM

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:11pm

I'm at Little Shop of Horrors. Full house and I love it. Last time I'll be going out in awhile though.

[BenElliott]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:18pm

Seeing Virginia Woolf tomorrow with one of my besties, who is still getting over the common cold (yes she's been tested). I expect she'll get sharp looks with every sniffle.

Seriously though, this is very serious. My 61 year old, immune compromised mother is my roommate so I'm really concerned about passing this to her. If I were to get sick, I'd probably have to stay with friends for a bit.

I also agree that this has the possibility to be absolutely catastrophic for our economy. We've never really recovered from our latest recession and this could plunge us into another. I kind of hope Broadway doesn't go dark, all those jobs....

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:23pm

Mayor Big Bird says these measures might last 6 months. If so.many shows closing and few openings. Will investors be ready to jump right back in again? How many restaurants will gone? Many unanswered questions. Will Broadway big wigs learn from this? Somehow I doubt it.A totally different Broadway will rise. For the better? Only time will tell.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:30pm

jo said: "littlemouse921 said: "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."

I made this suggestion earlier on another thread, but to do it in a way that the finished product is worth releasing eventually on the big screen or home video. I would suggest for major productions that they do something similar to the filmed OKLAHOMA! (Royal National Theatre/London) in 1998. That was filmed on a sound stage, almost like a movie. It was expensive ( there was a report from the camera providers then that it cost around $ 4 million at that time) but the filmed effort was worth it - the image clarity and sound quality stood out among other filmed productions.

"

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:30pm

jo said: "littlemouse921 said: "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."

I made this suggestion earlier on another thread, but to do it in a way that the finished product is worth releasing eventually on the big screen or home video. I would suggest for major productions that they do something similar to the filmed OKLAHOMA! (Royal National Theatre/London) in 1998. That was filmed on a sound stage, almost like a movie. It was expensive ( there was a report from the camera providers then that it cost around $ 4 million at that time) but the filmed effort was worth it - the image clarity and sound quality stood out among other filmed productions.

"

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:31pm

jo said: "littlemouse921 said: "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."

I made this suggestion earlier on another thread, but to do it in a way that the finished product is worth releasing eventually on the big screen or home video. I would suggest for major productions that they do something similar to the filmed OKLAHOMA! (Royal National Theatre/London) in 1998. That was filmed on a sound stage, almost like a movie. It was expensive ( there was a report from the camera providers then that it cost around $ 4 million at that time) but the filmed effort was worth it - the image clarity and sound quality stood out among other filmed productions.

"

 

[AlanB3]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:32pm

Mr Roxy said: "Mayor Big Bird says these measures might last 6 months. If so.many shows closing and few openings. Will investors be ready to jump right back in again? How many restaurants will gone? Many unanswered questions. Will Broadway big wigs learn from this? Somehow I doubt it.A totally different Broadway will rise. For the better? Only time will tell."

Lots of good articles out there about how we recovered from previous pandemics and epidemics.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:32pm

The League made a statement an hour ago and said shows will go on as planned (for now). 

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 08:32 PM

[Enjolras5]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:34pm

What they said ^

Scary and still trying to make the call whether or not to see a show on Saturday

Updated On: 3/11/20 at 08:34 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:45pm

: "Mr Roxy said: "Mayor Big Bird says these measures might last 6 months. If so.many shows closing and few openings. Will investors be ready to jump right back in again? How many restaurants will gone? Many unanswered questions. Will Broadway big wigs learn from this? Somehow I doubt it.A totally different Broadway will rise. For the better? Only time will tell."

Exactly what could PRODUCERS possibly learn from this? Not to invrst in dhows the same season a pandemic will hit?  This pro lem hasno lessons for Bway, or businesses.

 

Its gping to be a cluster f*ck for most humans.

[JaredBway]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:46pm

I'm originally from Queens, NY, family matters moved me down to Orlando, FL six years ago, supposed to be coming up March 21-30 to catch 13 shows.  Not nervous about going to the theatre, nervous about the uncertainty of knowing if the theaters will be closing or not.  

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 8:59pm

Has anyone seen this article/editorial in NY Magazine calling for the closure of all theatres, opera houses, etc, now?

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/close-the-theaters-the-opera-the-concert-halls-now.html?utm_campaign=nym&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=s1&fbclid=IwAR1puJryh6M-uHCdAetuk4z-QMHQZwolpCWSiSX9kleF5z0ZDuI5Se8it8o

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:05pm

uncageg said: "Correct me if I am wrong but I have heard a few times that yes, Corona virus has been around but this is a different strain and that is what the worry is. I myself am not panicking and doing what I normally do during cold and flue season to keep myself healthy. This panic is what is making it so crazy. JMO"

You are right, uncageg, All or most flus are coronaviruses. 

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:07pm

How unfortunate if this does come to fruition, but safety for the cast members and audience is essential. I hope shows don’t suffer too much financially and they are able to get out of this alive.

[AlanB3]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:15pm

Matt Rogers said: "Has anyone seen this article/editorial in NY Magazine calling for the closure of all theatres, opera houses, etc, now?

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/close-the-theaters-the-opera-the-concert-halls-now.html?utm_campaign=nym&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=s1&fbclid=IwAR1puJryh6M-uHCdAetuk4z-QMHQZwolpCWSiSX9kleF5z0ZDuI5Se8it8o"

LA Times has one as well:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-11/coronavirus-pandemic-theaters-should-close Updated On: 3/11/20 at 09:15 PM

[castlestreet]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:38pm

The NBA just suspended the entire season - I imagine a Broadway closure notice won’t be far behind.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:44pm

That's a complete lie. Canceling march Madness and fanless stadiums are NOT the same thing as "suspending the season". Jesus. 

[AlanB3]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:45pm

The NBA did indeed just announce they are suspending the season until further notice.

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/11/nba-suspends-season-after-tonights-games/

[mufish]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:45pm

Sutton Ross said: "That's a complete lie. Canceling march Madness and fanless stadiums areNOT the same thing as "suspending the season". Jesus."

It's actually not.  Member of the Utah Jazz tested preliminarily positive.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:48pm

Thank you for the correction, guys. I thought you could still watch it from home. Damn.

[castlestreet]

Posted: 3/11/20 at 9:54pm

It did indeed suspend indefinitely bc of one players positive test. We’ve already had an usher test positive and it’s only a matter of time before a member of one or multiple companies tests positive.