Chance of show closing due to weather?

[Sregas]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:50pm

Flying in to NYC tonight after rescheduling the flight that was originally for tomorrow morning for fear of it being cancelled (it was) and have tickets to Hamilton tomorrow night. NYC expecting anywhere from 5-12 inches of snow- is this enough to close a show? Hoping not per the show must go on, just being cautious if anyone local can offer piece of mind :) 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:52pm

Usually not, but they did cancel all Broadway shows (including Hamilton) last January. If the subways close down, the shows usually close. It's unlikely but it has happened.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:52pm

You should be fine...

It should not close anything...

As Neon correctly noted above, the only time to worry is if the subway gets closed...

Updated On: 2/8/17 at 02:52 PM

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:52pm

I think you'll be fine. (And I have Big River tickets tomorrow so am hoping the same!)

Usually the only time they'll stop shows if if the city shuts down the subway system... which only happens in a MASSIVE snowstorm, much more than what we're expected to get tomorrow. I mean, weather's unpredictable, so we may get more snow than they think, but if the predicted snowfall happens, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Enjoy the show!

[macnyc]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:53pm

Usually, the theaters stay open as long as public transportation is running. So keep checking MTA.info to see if there are any plans to close the system in advance.

Of course, if you're here already, that won't make a difference!

[Petralicious]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:53pm

smart changing your flight.  The shows usually will go on unless its considered an epic blizzard which I do not think this is.  so far.  The good thing is, there will be canceled seats available that you may be able to score that you would not if it didnt snow. 

[madbrian]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 2:56pm

Based on the current forecast, the chance of a show cancelling is about nil.  

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 3:26pm

Whether or not to cancel a show is never an EASY D.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 3:35pm

Nice. Topical.

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 3:54pm

Eh I didn't have much to add; I pretty much agreed with what everyone else had said. So I thought I'd joke.

[bunnie3]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 4:04pm

2 seconds ago, they called BLIZZARD conditions.  Who knows?  Unless a lot of actors can t get into the city from suburban homes, shows will go on, unless mass transit gets totally ****ed up.  Good luck everybody.  Cook some comfy food!

 

 

[bunnie3]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 4:04pm

2 seconds ago, they called BLIZZARD conditions.  Who knows?  Unless a lot of actors can t get into the city from suburban homes, shows will go on, unless mass transit gets totally ****ed up.  Good luck everybody.  Cook some comfy food!

 

 

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 4:47pm

Some good can come out of this snowfall - Snow Day Discounts!

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 2/8/17 at 9:18pm

Hamilton is NOT cancelled for tomorrow night. Unless the SH*T really really hits the fan Hamilton is going on with tomorrow nights performance so the OP need not worry.

 

sourcre: I work there

[delongpre]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 10:59am

Are there any snow day discounts announced yet? It's pretty bad out there for those coming in from Long Island or Jersey.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 11:20am

Jut curious:   what is the prediction for how much snow NY is likely to get?

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 11:23am

NYC: 10 - 12 inches

Surrounding areas: 12 - 15+ inches (more possible on Long Island and southern CT) 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 11:24am

Islander_fan said: "Hamilton is NOT cancelled for tomorrow night. Unless the SH*T really really hits the fan Hamilton is going on with tomorrow nights performance so the OP need not worry.



sourcre: I work there"

 

Right but they report to the Broadway League. If the League says they're closed, they close. That's what happened last year.

 

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 12:25pm

PThespian said: "I just hope the decision isn't made at 6:45. 

Last year we all trudged in during that Jan storm. 10 mins after we were scheduled to report they announced the show was cancelled. 

People were already waiting inside the lobby to get in. 

 

"

Yes I also schlepped to work only to be told to go home. But it really wasn't "Broadway's" fault. I blame the Mayor who knew about the snow prediction at 4am and then decided to cancel mass transit starting at 4 pm with an announcement at 12:45. Obviously you can't have people at matinees who would have no way to get home. Broadway had no choice to be close then.

 

Updated On: 2/9/17 at 12:25 PM

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 1:02pm

neonlightsxo said: "Islander_fan said: "Hamilton is NOT cancelled for tomorrow night. Unless the SH*T really really hits the fan Hamilton is going on with tomorrow nights performance so the OP need not worry.



sourcre: I work there"

 

Right but they report to the Broadway League. If the League says they're closed, they close. That's what happened last year.

 I am well aware that The Broadway League is the one who makes the final call. Hence me saying if the SH*T hits the fan. 

 

"

 

[WDBNYC2]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 1:10pm

Weather certainly didn't help my track record with the Hamilton lottery.  Worth showing up for standing room or cancellation line?

[geneb5]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 1:13pm

You can always check the "weather alert" item in yellow at the top of the Broadway League's web site.

 

https://www.broadway.org/

 

As of this posting, it reads: 

WEATHER ALERT 2/9/17 8:45AM

AS OF NOW, ALL SHOWS ON BROADWAY WILL PLAY AS SCHEDULED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. FOR INFO ABOUT EXCHANGES, CONTACT YOUR POINT-OF-PURCHASE.
 

Updated On: 2/9/17 at 01:13 PM

[TenuousBond]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 1:38pm

Did the Hamilton ticket owners last year get screwed out of seeing the show altogether since there were no available tickets to replace the cancelled ones with?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 1:52pm

TenuousBond said: "Did the Hamilton ticket owners last year get screwed out of seeing the show altogether since there were no available tickets to replace the cancelled ones with?"

They were rescheduled for 10 months later. So, sort of.

 

[mc1227]

Posted: 2/9/17 at 2:58pm

Snow has stopped and mass transit is running, so I'd say you are safe for tonight...enjoy!!