NYC Plans To Fully Reopen On July 1, Bill de Blasio says

“In the interview, de Blasio specified that Broadway itself is aiming for a September full reopening, though smaller shows could reopen at 100 percent capacity earlier in the summer. "Broadway takes time because they have to mount a whole production," he said. "You should expect Broadway, full strength, in September, but I'd love to see some of the smaller shows up in July and August."

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Updated On: 4/29/21 at 09:06 AM

Curious as to what this means for Broadway - with most shows already having announced or planning for fall reopenings, I doubt many will be ready to meet this earlier date.

He clearly states July 1 is for stores, restaurants, etc. Details TBA which will of course include masks at all times, etc. He mentioned Broadway can start up around September.

This July 1 does not imply Broadway.

Anything on Morning Joe is newsworthy and it is certainly possible that the 100% capacity in theatres could happen by 7/1 but De Blasio is clueless. We are talking about someone who thought showing his face at Perfect Crime was a good idea. Maybe that's where he heard this. lol

Just as Biden unfortunately cannot do everything he wants just by announcing it, De Blasio can't and in fact has 2 major roadblocks to any "power" on this topic.

Updated On: 4/29/21 at 10:12 AM

JBroadway said: "I'm so ready for a new mayor!"

Maya Wiley!!!

Thanks for posting this! Saw the headline but you saved a click from seeing what it says about Broadway. This is exciting! Hopefully it works out and can stay open. I know from the Deadline Company series that Patti LuPone felt October was too soon.. (pasting Patti's quote below) so hopefully those expectations readjust and October can work out.

We were sent an email from our general manager the other day saying we were going into rehearsal in September and then opening in October. And I thought, I don’t think so. I don’t think that’s going to happen. I guess what I’m saying is: Stop. Wait until we know we’re going to open before we keep getting these emails. It’s depressing when it doesn’t happen.

I personally don’t think that Company should come back in the Fall. I think that we should let the big guns open and let them work out all the kinks. You know, Wicked, Hamilton, Lion King, the ones that have been running, that have paid off and are in larger houses and can afford to play to a quarter or half a house. Let them lead the charge, and then let’s see what happens.

Now what is the progress on the new Jujamcyn Theaters tech that lets you order a drink to your seat at intermission....

Jordan Catalano said: "Yeah the whole ordering drinks at the seat thing means everyone is gonna have to play “pass the snack” for 15 minutes back and forth. Not a fan."

haha yikes I didn't think of that.. I have been too focused on how I can go to the bathroom and receive the drink

Will be interesting.

Updated On: 4/29/21 at 10:57 AM

Jordan Catalano said: "Well “Six” obviously plans to reopen sooner rather than later so I’m guessing they’ve been in discussions."

All that announcement stated was they'll make an announcement soon about dates. That doesn't mean Summer.

I like his attitude though, even though he has no authority

Jordan Catalano said: "JBroadway said: "I'm so ready for a new mayor!"

Maya Wiley!!!"

THIS!!

Cuomo's response:



https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/ny-opens-all-mass-vaccine-sites-to-walk-ins-for-age-16-city-halfway-to-shot-goal/3026315/