DRAMA BOOKSHOP opening June 10th, 2021

https://www.broadwayworld.com/job/Operations-Manager-for-The-Drama-Book-Shop-4969

Looks like they just posted this job listing for an Operations Manager! A great sign, that they hopefully might be opening in the near future. Even if we're still a few months out, I'm so glad to see that preparations are underway.

The Drama Bookshop was a cornerstone of the NYC theatre community, and I'm so excited for it to become that again. At the time that it closed, we believed that it would re-open in 9 months, and here we are - well over 2 years later. But better late than never!

Updated On: 5/19/21 at 10:36 AM

Kad said: "The listing notes a summer 2021 opening"

Thanks! I missed that. As I said, I figured it would be a few months out. Summer opening makes sense.



- it also says there will be a cafe, so I’m guessing this is will be a larger location than the previous one on 40th."



Yes, I believe that has been confirmed in previous announcements. Seems like this is going to be a serious Drama Bookshop 2.0

https://www.playbill.com/article/lin-manuel-miranda-and-hamilton-collaborators-reveal-new-location-and-opening-for-drama-book-shop

They haven't reached out to the previous staff? That's disgraceful. You guys were essential to the store, just as much as the books themselves.

Can't wait to visit it at its new location. Looking forward to an upgrade with the same charm (which would include hiring back available staff!)

Though I will miss it being a couple doors down from my favorite cheap street pizza place - Kiss My Slice

I wouldn't petition - that would seem antagonistic at this point. It's always the little guy, the actual ones that DO the work, to be the last to know.

And while I'm the one that suggested they might just not be "there" yet - I totally understand your skepticism - it's hard waiting, especially not knowing.

Considering theatre has been over and likely will be for a long time I imagine I'll be spending 5X more time there than usual. I also expect it to be the same with everyone else and the place will be mobbed!

I reserved a slot this morning for the first day. Looking forward to seeing it and buying a few things.

Updated On: 5/21/21 at 07:02 PM

Is it odd that I'm dying to come into the city JUST for this? (I doubt I actually will, however.) I have plans to come in Columbus Day Weekend....so far away!



TERRIFIC NEWS, can't wait to be there.

iluvtheatertrash said: "Thanks all. I do hope maybe I’m reacting too quickly, but to be honest I’m skeptical. Throughout all this, we’ve been able to get zero information or included in any way. We have little information about the new shop, or plans. And we are all pretty sad about it.

I loved being Events Manager. I know so many of you used to come to my events. I was very proud of what I did there, and the events I made happen in my time at the shop were bigger and better than most they ever had. I don’t say this to toot my own horn but becuase I really was very proud of it, and I really did love doing it. I miss it terribly.

Not sure it’s right for any of us to start a petition, or make a big stink. I think we are afraid to burn bridges or come off antagonistic, etc. But yeah. It stings a lot and, especially now when work is so precious, it would be really nice if we were included in this after all the work and time we put into the shop.... for $12 an hour. (Yes, that’s what we made.)"

Stop making the opening about u. Stop whining that no one reached out to u. Why would they? New management probably has no idea who u are. You want a job there? REACH OUT TO THEM. That’s usually how it works. Don’t start a petition and your stink should stop here. Be grateful the store was saved even though it probably won’t be around for long.

iluvtheatertrash said: "Wanting more for hard working employees isn’t “making the opening about me”. It’s acknowledging the fact that the people who made the place special deserve more loyalty and respect for their contributions to the shop.

And by the way, since you seem to know soooo much, some of the former management is involved. So, yeah, they know who all of us are.

I’ve seen your bullying attitude on a number of posts and it’s really ridiculous. "

You’re the bully, not me. YOU’RE the one that wants to make a stink cause no one reached out to u to sell books. YOU’RE the one that wants to get a petition started to disrupt the opening of a beloved bookshop cause no one reached out to you for a job. Get over yourself. No one owes u anything.