Cuomo Announces NY PopsUp; Discusses Broadway's Reopening — Page 2

Mr Roxy said: "That does not disqualify me from saying my peace."

Piece, Roxy, not peace. You can say anything you want so long as it is not incitement or some other constitutionally-prohibited speech (as in the case of the Facebook actions). But when you continue to propagate false information, in the face of a demonstration it is false, you will be called out for it. Wanna know why? Free speech.

What is he saying that is false? I agree with him that Broadway WILL reopen with masks in place, social distancing, temperature checks at the door and HIGHER ticket prices. Those of you that state Broadway will not reopen until social distancing is relaxed and masks not required are quite naive. Shows of all variety, all over the country, are already taking place with restrictions in place and HIGHER ticket prices to cover the cost. BizBuzz is correct that Broadway will adapt. By the end of this year, smaller scale musicals or plays will REOPEN with reduced operating costs. If by December 31, 2021, this has not happened, then unlike many on this site, I will be the first one to admit I was wrong. Not with providing FALSE information, but with providing my opinion, which was proven incorrect.

This might be a dumb question but why can't outdoors performances like Shakespeare in the Park happen?

People keep talking about "Broadway" as though it's only one thing. If "Broadway" means a 4 person play at a non-profit with social distancing, then yes, Broadway could possibly come back this year.

If, however, we're referring to big Broadway musicals (which, at least on this board, represents Broadway to most people) then it will be next year at the very soonest. At what time can we pack a big house to the rafters with locals and tourists? With a large portion paying full price? That's the question we should be asking.

If, however, we're referring to big Broadway musicals (which, at least on this board, represents Broadway to most people)

Huh? Who are you referring to? People on this board are much smarter and more informed than the average theater-goer. We all know the difference between plays, plays with music, and musicals. And you proclaiming we won't see musicals until next year, when The Music Man is starting in late-December and a few starting late Fall is just really ignorant and weird.

Jordan Catalano said: "Also today, Pfizer said they’d be able to get out 50 million more doses this quarter than they originally thought possible."

This is good to know. Thanks for the info. :)

It would be really cool if folks who don't know something didn't pontificate.

Right? Tourists with no knowledge of what is going on in our state and clearly don't understand that the best theater district in the Country will never come back with masks and limited capacity probably shouldn't comment.

Especially when they live in a state that did this last Sunday. Garbage states that don't do the work are the reason why this has lasted this long. Despicable.

Teehe. It's amusing to hear someone criticize another for not knowing what is going on in their state and in the same post do the exact thing. How Sybil of you! Also got news for you.....heavens to betsy, NYC is not the only place in the US that has arts and entertainment. You really need for them to let you out, occasionally.

poisonivy2 said: "Idg why it can't come back with masks. Europe has theaters where audience members have to social distance and wear masks. It's only in the US that masks are thought of as this great assault on freedom."

I do think we will come back with masks. Especially if shows start to open in the fall. They are saying that we will be wearing masks for a while even after most people are vaccinated. I suspect we will be wearing them until at least the end of this year.

ArtMan said: "I don't understand how some people think that wearing a mask will negatively affect their experience. The only time Ihave an issue is when I am too lazy to put on my contacts, and I wear my glasses and they fog up. I have watched multiple performances and two movies at the theater (one being the long winded and boring Wonder Woman) and the mask didn't bother me in the slightest."

Unfortunately, I am sure there will be many people who won't want to wear them. I have talked with some friends that work in theaters all over the country and we agree that if masks are required, we will probably see people taking them off once inside the theaters and making a stink about it if asked to put them on or wear them properly. Also people not having them when they arrive. I would also suspect that security or ticketing may have a stash to give masks to people who don't have them. But you can rest assured people will cause problems and have excuses for not wanting to wear them.

Hogan, not sure what you mean or if you using sarcasm. I am thinking you mean that New Yorkers won't be a problem as far as mask wearing? They will. I have seen New Yorkers get upset over the smallest things at theaters. They can be the worst.