Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:56am
just shut down the whole city at this point tbh
Posted: 12/21/21 at 1:13am
I would be pretty shocked to see Hadestown close. I wouldn't be surprised if Aint Too Proud, Tina, Girl From the North Country, Doubtfire, MJ, and/or Flying Over Sunset are not long for this world though.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 1:22am
Yes, it was interesting talking with the ones that were off due to positive tests. Where Hadestown is a show of “concern” aside from the cases was the theatre goers. They are preparing for a dead winter. One that has not been seen in a very long time. And with that show even though they are paid off and money in the bank. The expenses that were added to reopen. Some of which came to a fraction of what it originally took to rehearse and put together has indebted the shows. Even with the government funds. Now the question for the producers has been is it worth keep a less than mainstream show open and invest to stay a float or bow out while their is no net loss.
Even the big money shows have been having rumblings of bowing out (Aladdin, Book of Mormon ) though that’s yet to be seen. from market projections 2022 stands to be a year where families in general will be hit with a growing cost of food and living that a trip into the city will not be of consideration.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 2:53am
Jordan Catalano said: "How is this week on stage any less “dangerous” than next week?"
Perhaps because of holiday gatherings. All the interaction with family and friends outside of your normal sphere.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 7:12am
Today we should be getting updates regarding the performance schedules of Moulin Rouge!, Mrs. Doubtfire, SIX, and Tina. My instinct tells me that Tina and perhaps Doubtfire could very well announce retroactive closings... if not today, then soon. SIX and Rouge! may push back to next week, as the other shows on pause have done recently.
We shall find out by the end of today.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 8:35am
gypsy101 said: "just shut down the whole city at this point tbh"
With what money? It ain't happening, so let's stop this talk. It's frankly salt in wounds for the Work From Homes to keep calling for this when the service and entertainment industry needs everything to stay open.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 8:40am
Jordan Levinson said: "Today we should be getting updates regarding the performance schedules ofMoulin Rouge!,Mrs. Doubtfire,SIX, andTina. My instinct tells me thatTinaand perhapsDoubtfirecould very well announce retroactive closings... if not today, then soon.SIXandRouge!may push back to next week, as the other shows on pause have done recently.
We shall find out by the end of today."
I'm sure I'll be chastised for mentioning the Tonys, but I wonder if Doubtfire were to close prematurely if it could still be eligible for the awards since nominators/voters wouldn't have had time to attend.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 9:21am
This article mentions that a lead performer’s appendix burst resulting in a non-Covid cancellation on Saturday. Anyone know who/what show that was?
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/broadway-shows-nyc-omicron-shutdown-theater-spring-1235065635/
Posted: 12/21/21 at 10:49am
Well - tonight’s “Doubtfire” is canceled.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 11:21am
Dumb question, but I don't understand what's behind shows extending their cancellations the day before (or in this case, day of) they're supposed to be back on? If the problem is manpower, is it that people aren't recovering as quickly as expected? Or because by the time one person is back on their feet another has tested positive?
Posted: 12/21/21 at 11:27am
GlindatheGood22 said: "Or because by the time one person is back on their feet another has tested positive?"
^This would be my guess. And I feel like some productions have even said this explicitly, but maybe I'm imagining that - it's so hard to keep track.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 11:35am
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella in the West End is cancelled through February 9, 2022. Things are not looking cute for us theatre lovers right now.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Lloyd-Webbers-CINDERELLA-Suspends-West-End-Performances-Through-February-20211221
Posted: 12/21/21 at 11:49am
Jordan Catalano said: "Well - tonight’s “Doubtfire” is canceled."
I'm 100% expecting them to close now. Their advance for the Winter is probably worse than Jagged's was.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 11:57am
I don’t fully understand how shows are deciding when to cancel and for how long - in terms of positive cases.
At this point we know how the virus spreads, and usually how long it is contagious. If someone tests positive, shouldn’t the entire show cancel / cast be quarantining? Even if everyone else tests negative after the one cast / crew is positive, it can take up to 3 days before another positive develops.
How are the shows managing this? As it sort of feels like they are bringing in the coverage, while it’s very likely someone else would also be infected and spreading to more cast / crew.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 11:57am
Forum did the double post thing… ignore.
Updated On: 12/21/21 at 11:57 AM
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:08pm
Have there been any major national tour cancellations?
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:16pm
HenryTDobson said: "Have there been any major national tour cancellations?"
The Lion King tour was cancelled in Denver about 2 hrs before showtime. Also cancelled tonight's show too.
https://www.denverpost.com/2021/12/20/denver-concerts-broadway-lion-king-cancelled-postponed-tickets-omicron-outbreak/
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:17pm
ACL2006 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Well - tonight’s “Doubtfire” is canceled."
I'm 100% expecting them to close now. Their advance for the Winter is probably worse than Jagged's was."
Same.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:22pm
How many empty theatres do you think there will be by Spring?
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:33pm
I’m sure the Doubtfire company is quarantining etc., but if they don’t have enough coverage (we forget that crew positions also need coverage to run the show safely), then I assume they will cancel. I bet this is a day-by-day thing for the shows that have extended cancelations. If enough of the company tests negative, they will go on with the show.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:35pm
HenryTDobson said: "Have there been any major national tour cancellations?"
Pretty Woman canceled performances in Chicago, as did Wicked in Cleveland.
Updated On: 12/21/21 at 12:35 PM
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:37pm
jkcohen626 said: "I would be pretty shocked to see Hadestown close. I wouldn't be surprised if Aint Too Proud, Tina, Girl From the North Country, Doubtfire, MJ, and/or Flying Over Sunset are not long for this world though."
The only way Flying Over Sunset will close is if all of Broadway shuts down. It is a limited run.
Posted: 12/21/21 at 12:47pm
Luminaire2 said: "If someone tests positive, shouldn’t the entire show cancel / cast be quarantining?"
No that is not the protocol.
