Hurricane Irene and Broadway- Page 5
Hurricane Irene and Broadway
#100Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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.
#101Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 3:34pmThey 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.
#102Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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?
#103Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:00pmIt'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.
#104Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:03pmThis 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
Broadway Star Joined: 1/17/07
#105Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:05pm
War Horse is now cancelled this weekend.
http://t.co/hwHbPzj
#106Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:10pmJMP, from the looks of things now, you would want to be worried being in the city with "the winds howling".
#107Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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.
#108Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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.
#109Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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
#110Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:32pmMy 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.
#111Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:32pmIf 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
Stand-by Joined: 3/14/09
#113Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:44pmNew World Stages just cancelled all shows also.
#114Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:46pmMy 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.
#115Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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
#116Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 4:58pmWicked posted on its Facebook page just now that the broadway league has decided to cancel all shows on saturday and sunday.
erinrebecca
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/29/04
#117Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 5:00pmdefygravity, yes, it was announced about a half hour ago that all shows have been cancelled for Sat. and Sun.
tapfrog
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/16/06
#119Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 5:25pm
She'll be high kickin' it and dancing up a STORM come Sunday!
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#120Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 6:28pm
Okay, I'll eat my hat.
You win, Irene. You win.
#121Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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!
#122Hurricane Irene and Broadway
Posted: 8/26/11 at 8:33pmJust got an E-mail from Sleep No More the are offering exchanges and refunds.
PitPro2004
Broadway Star Joined: 2/15/04
#123Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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!"
#124Hurricane Irene and Broadway
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.
Videos