Not so great news from European Theaters

A friend shared this with me today. Also that Berlin had cancelled upcoming opera performances . And these are from cities that I believe have a high vaccination rate? Discouraging news for those theaters.



City of Vienna tightens Corona measures: 2G (proof of -vaccinated-recovered - with additional PCR test


Dear ladies and gentlemen,

As you have probably already read in the media yesterday, the City of Vienna is planning to tighten the Corona measures again as of next week.

For events with 25 or more people, the »2G+« rule will apply. This means that even if you are - as is the case with well over 90% of our visitors every evening - fully immunised by a double vaccination, have already had your third one or have been recovered you will also have to present a valid PCR test, no older than 48 hours, when attending one of our performances. The date of the test is valid, not the date of the result.

Unfortunately, we do not know exactly when these measures will come into effect. Should this happen at very short notice, we could therefore find ourselves in the situation of not being allowed to admit you in spite of a valid ticket and proof of 2G - »vaccinated-recovered« - in the evening.

There is nothing we can do about this other than ask you to keep an eye on further developments. Of course, we will inform you again as soon as any new details become known to us.

We deeply regret these circumstances, but we cannot influence them.
We hope for your understanding.

Your team at the Vienna State Opera

Updated On: 11/13/21 at 10:28 PM

Aside from a few unfortunate breakthrough cases and a couple of short cancellations, minus ‘Chicken and Biscuits’, NYC has been a huge celebration every night. Nearly packed houses, standing ovations throughout the evening of most shows, people are happy and flocking to the theatre. The streets are full, even tourists are coming back. This is all a GREAT thing!

With a few minor setbacks, theatre is BACK, tourism is growing, restaurants are packed and people couldn’t be happier. The smile on the faces exiting Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway houses is proof of that.

So, why must people on here always report the gloom and doom side of things. We are slowly making our way back to some kind of normalcy and it’s about damn time.

So, I ask you, OP, why must you be such a Debbie Downer when there is SO much good happening?

People have jobs, people are finally doing what they love again, their livelihoods were given back. Give it a chance before being so negative. We should all be VERY grateful and be better from this. Grow as artists if we can. We don’t need to know about what’s going on in Europe - maybe post this in the ‘West End’ board? Live your damn life! I’m tired of being depressed constantly and not smiling. This board could be about celebrating, instead of what catastrophe MIGHT happen next. Just my two cents.

Updated On: 11/14/21 at 02:00 AM

BillyComet said: "Aside from a few unfortunate breakthrough cases and a couple of short cancellations, minus ‘Chicken and Biscuits’, NYC has been a huge celebration every night. Nearly packed houses, standing ovations throughout the evening of most shows, people are happy and flocking to the theatre. The streets are full, even tourists are coming back. This is all a GREAT thing!

With a few minor setbacks, theatre is BACK, tourism is growing, restaurants are packed and people couldn’t be happier. The smile on the faces exiting Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway houses is proof of that.

So, why must people on here always report the gloom and doom side of things. We are slowly making our way back to some kind of normalcy and it’s about damn time.

So, I ask you, OP, why must you be such a Debbie Downer when there is SO much good happening?

People have jobs, people are finally doing what they love again, their livelihoods were given back. Give it a chance before being so negative. We should all be VERY grateful and be better from this. Grow as artists if we can. We don’t need to know about what’s going on in Europe - maybe post this in the ‘West End’ board? Live your damn life! I’m tired of being depressed constantly and not smiling. This board could be about celebrating, instead of what catastrophe MIGHT happen next. Just my two cents."

So what show do you work for?

Thanks for posting that information, Franklin -- very interesting (and of course unfortunate) development.

""We don’t need to know about what’s going on in Europe - maybe post this in the ‘West End’ board?"

The "West End" board has been eliminated on this message board.

JGPR2 said: """We don’t need to know about what’s going on in Europe - maybe post this in the ‘West End’ board?"

The "West End" board has been eliminated on this message board."

Does anyone know why? Just curious.

fosterfan2 said: "JGPR2 said: """We don’t need to know about what’s going on in Europe - maybe post this in the ‘West End’ board?"

The "West End" board has been eliminated on this message board."

Does anyone know why? Just curious.

"

It's still here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/board/

But it wouldn't be a loss, no one really uses it

I would argue that this news isn't even that bad. Personally, I think a little extra caution, to make theatres even safer (to ensure they don't shutter again), is a good thing.

To borrow a phrase from another poster on this thread; just my two cents.

And to whatever fool said that news from Europe isn’t important to us, please just stop. This is a virus that spread like wildfire and knows no borders. It affects ALL of us. The news matters. Educate yourself.

iluvtheatertrash said: "Acknowledging facts and science and discussing a public health crisis affecting us all isn’t being a Debbie Downer. How about you just don’t engage with those of us who actually care about the pandemic, and public safety?"

100%

Nearly packed houses....

Yeah.....bit of a stretch, broheim.

A couple of quick points...

1. We have a lot more to fear from (e.g.) the 59.1 percent of West Virginians who are not vaccinated visiting our city than the 100% of Europeans who are vaccinated.

2. Austria has also announced that unvaccinated dumbasses in their country are being locked down. Would that we could do the same.

Updated On: 11/14/21 at 04:39 PM

BroadwayRox3588 said: "HogansHero said: "Austria has also announced that unvaccinated dumbasses in their country are being locked down. Would that we could do the same."

Ooh boy, wouldn't that be nice?"

Wish we could do what Singapore is and make the unvaccinated pay out of pocket if they contract Covid. No free rides for your stupidity.

BroadwayRox3588 said: "HogansHero said: "Austria has also announced that unvaccinated dumbasses in their country are being locked down. Would that we could do the same."

Ooh boy, wouldn't that be nice?"

That would never happen in the US. All the governors in all the red states wouldn't follow such orders(Florida, Texas, the Dakotas, etc.). The virus and any mandates in the US have been divided by politics since the beginning. Would like to see see other countries follow Singapore and make vaccinated patients pay out of pocket for any Covid related treatment.