Hurricane Irene and Broadway- Page 5

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 3:17pm

I'm a big fan of "the show must go on", but this is kind of ridiculous. To proceed with shows when many other large events are cancelled is idiotic. Even if it is "just" 85 mph winds, that is devastating. We had 75 mph winds here a few year back and it was terrifying, damaging and many people were injured. To have people risk their necks to get to a Broadway musical is foolish. Does someone have to get injured or die for them to take the warning seriously?

With recent tragedies related to extreme weather at concerts, you think promoters and producers might defer to the forecasters.

Take a day off people.

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 3:34pm

They are saying not to be fooled by the change in the storm. It is a very big storm and will be bad none the less.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 3:40pm

I'm heading out of NYC for DC this weekend where the weather will "only" rise to a tropical storm. Anyone have any insight as to whether Catie-Cate Blanchett and co. (or those studly Oklahoma! men) will make sure the show goes on??? Anyone else trekking it to the DC from NYC this weekend for theater?

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:00pm

It's interesting to note that Disney, one of the greediest companies, cancelled their shows. But then, after all, being based in Orlando, they can appreciate the dangers that a hurricane can bring. I don't think the other producers have any idea.

[JMPlayer6]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:03pm

This appears to be a big one, and I really think the shows should shut down. I have an economic interest here, but I am not saying it for that reason. I was to see "Follies" Sunday afternoon during a day trip. While I don't have any fear per se about being in NYC while the winds are howling, the reality is that I would have difficulties getting into and out of the City (I am nearly 4 hours away). My first thought was to keep this engagement but go in the day before, and stay over; but even then I have doubts about getting out Sunday, so I'd likely have to stay over Sunday night too. That's the cost of one or two hotel nights ... versus the cost of just tossing away the ticket (I tried a refund at Ticketmaster---no luck). Economcally, it just made sure sense to lose the ticket and re-book for the following week, which is what I did. Any show that goes on will indeed have many empty seats! Lots of understudies too perhaps?

[viola13]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:05pm

War Horse is now cancelled this weekend.

http://t.co/hwHbPzj

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:10pm

JMP, from the looks of things now, you would want to be worried being in the city with "the winds howling".

[Elke]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:11pm

I completely agree with Bettyboy72. The show must go on, but they should take their precautions - to make sure all shows can still go on AFTER this weekend.

Living in Belgium where a heavy storm at a music festival caused the death of 5 people just last week, I find it ludicrous that the League is not taking a firm decision on this. Entertainment should remain free from danger at all times.

This seems like a very serious storm, people should be in their homes (or evacuated), not out in the street.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:11pm

"While I don't have any fear per se about being in NYC while the winds are howling"

I think people are underestimating or unfamiliar with what an 85mph wind feels like and can do. We had 70-75mph winds without rain and it was brutal. They can lift you off the ground and you are constantly being pelted by objects and debris. You can't keep your eyes open for extended periods of time and even walking is difficult.

[Elke]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:26pm

Lin-Manuel Miranda vs. Irene...

"If you're looking for pathos, look elsewhere. This is me lipsynching alone in my hotel room to Once On This Island, by the great Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. I dedicate this to that b*tch Hurricane Irene, who seems intent on effing up my two favorite islands, PR n Manhattan. You can't hold us down, you windy ****e, Mama will provide."
Lin-Manuel Mama Will Provide 2011

[JMPlayer6]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:32pm

My post may not have been entirely clear. I have been through hurricanes before, and I am well aware of the danger. In thinking the other day on what to do about seeing "Follies" this weekend, that was very much a factor, but it became a moot point because, from an economic standpoint alone, it just made more sense to toss away what I had and re-book. And, as I said, I think all the Broadway shows should cancel---and, yes, for safety reasons.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:32pm

If the thread below this about all Broadway shows being cancelled on Saturday and Sunday is true, I don't think getting a refund or exchanging tickets will be all that impossible now.

[The Pud]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:33pm

Cancelled, thank you God!

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:44pm

New World Stages just cancelled all shows also.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:46pm

My heart goes out to all the tourists, many of whom will be stuck in hotel rooms. As someone who only gets to the city a few times a year and at considerable expense, my heart breaks for all those missing the shows they were longing to see. I wish them all safety and peace of mind.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:55pm

I've just read this whole thread and those of you with your initial "the show must go on" attitude are clueless as to the extreme dangers of a hurricane. REALITY CHECK: It's a HURRICANE not a thunderstorm. Under these extreme (and dangerous) weather conditions the show MUSN'T go on for the safety of the theater goers, the actors, everyone. In the end it's JUST a Broadway show.
Updated On: 8/26/11 at 04:55 PM

[defygravity24]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:58pm

Wicked posted on its Facebook page just now that the broadway league has decided to cancel all shows on saturday and sunday.

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 5:00pm

defygravity, yes, it was announced about a half hour ago that all shows have been cancelled for Sat. and Sun.

[tapfrog]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 5:10pm

What a relief!

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 5:25pm

She'll be high kickin' it and dancing up a STORM come Sunday!

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 6:28pm

Okay, I'll eat my hat.

You win, Irene. You win.

[SNAFU]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 8:32pm

You "Gays" who want so much to get married, see what your wanton ways hath wrought! Shame! Here cometh the Lord in all his fury! REPENT!

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 8:33pm

Just got an E-mail from Sleep No More the are offering exchanges and refunds.

[PitPro2004]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 9:50pm

"You "Gays" who want so much to get married, see what your wanton ways hath wrought! Shame! Here cometh the Lord in all his fury! REPENT!"

ROTF!!! I was thinking the same thing! Somewhere out there Fred Phelps and co. are going " I TOLD YOU SO!"

[allofmylife]

Posted: 8/26/11 at 10:09pm

Irene blows into New York and takes the town by storm.

Somewhere, my old buddy Harry Rigby is smiling.