I read an article not too long ago that audiences have been more receptive to the earlier start since covid, I believe the UK has also taken this direction. Ive been suprised to see how many shows have moved to a 7pm start - and a 1 matiee on two shows days.
As an out of towner - I'm fine either way, as I'm usually getting a hotel room anyway - but I can definitely see how for commuters (from Jersey, the other bouroughs and CT) this can be more difficult. (But nicer getting home a tad earlier!)
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