When Will You Go Back?- Page 6

[jpriest]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 3:12pm

September? Good luck. Even long running shows can't sustain that. That's a death blow to literally every show on Broadway.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 3:14pm

Yeah, most shows cannot survive that. Postponing shows until the Fall (like Lincoln Center did) is probably their best bet. 

[saxpower]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 3:32pm

Robbie2 said: "saxpower said: "its more than just the refunds. Right now, there are a great number of people with non-refundable tickets for shows which, right now, are scheduled to go on next week. Yes, I know the "pause" has been extended, but right now, the shows are still scheduled. Ticket holders need to decide what to do- to attend the performance or try and re-sell- and time is running short for the latter.

Plus, as I have said before, not all theatre goers are in NYC. Folks scheduled to see shows in NYC may have train/plane tickets and hotel reservations. If the shows are cancelled, they should not be running around at the last second trying to get through phone lines to cancel the tickets/reservations. Potentially, as we get too close to planned dates, deadlines for obtaining refunds may pass.

Taking it "day by day" becomes problematic as well. People should have to decide between traveling to NYC only to learn performances are still cancelled or staying home only to learn too late that performances are starting that day/night.

To the actors and other theatre professionals on here, please don't read the above to ignore your situation, for which I have great sympathy. However, given the nature of "Broadway," a little bit of predictably is needed from the audience standpoint"



Nobody will be traveling to NYC the next 2-3 months to see shows -BWAY will not be open...Can't we just understand that!? BWAY is just not going to reopen the doors when cases start to go down.SOCIAL DISTANCING will be a majorfactor as nobody is going to be filling these theaters to capacity for long a time...We all need to take all of this day-by -day as we have no control -today...each day care for your well being- health and hang in there!This is not only a health crisis but a financial crisis and it will take months-years to get back to some sort of normalcy. We are on all on pause ...we are not hitting the play button but the reset button once this peaks in the USA not just NYC! I did hear from my agent friend that the League is discussing on ( ZOOM- I guess) this week on the future of BWAY."

You're missing my point.  LOGICALLY,  shows won't go on for a while.  But the reality is, RIGHT NOW, they are scheduled, and people who have tickets and have made arrangements need to know whats going on.  Refunds are not coming without cancellations.  Technically, unless they are absolutely barred from re-opening, they can have performances starting April 13 and decline refunds because performances occurred.  It would be reckless, unwise, and against public interest, but they COULD, and ticket holders need to know whats up. 

Obviously, they are not today going to be able to say WHEN things will reopen- but they can say "the closure is extended until May 15 (or whatever), subject to extension" - and review the situation about two weeks before the end of the closure people. 

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 3:32pm

Whenever things do start to reopen, it'll be gradual. Broadway theaters, because of the amount of people they hold, will likely be one of the last things to reopen.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 3:37pm

The international Phantom tour has been put on pause (again) as they had been performing in South Korea, which has much better testing and tracking than we do.

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200403009000315

It's going to be a slow and gradual slog.

[Pashacar]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 6:26pm

saxpower said:You're missing my point. LOGICALLY, shows won't go on for a while. But the reality is, RIGHT NOW, they are scheduled, and people who have tickets and have made arrangements need to know whats going on. Refunds are not coming without cancellations. Technically, unless they are absolutely barred from re-opening, they can have performances starting April 13 and decline refunds because performances occurred. It would be reckless, unwise, and against public interest, but they COULD, and ticket holders need to know whats up."

THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN. Just plan on not going, and expect to receive a refund soon enough.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 9:14pm

saxpower said: "Technically, unless they are absolutely barred from re-opening, they can have performances starting April 13 and decline refunds because performances occurred. It would be reckless, unwise, and against public interest, but they COULD, and ticket holders need to know whats up."

 What are you talking about? The governor of New York extended the stay-at-home order until April 29th. They absolutely cannot have performances starting April 29th.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 9:24pm

Yeah, please get a clue. There will be no Broadway for months. You will get a refund when they get around to it. That's it.  

[saxpower]

Posted: 4/7/20 at 11:59pm

I've tried to explain my point several times. While I have upcoming tickets (May 1), I am perfectly willing to wait for ticket refunds.  In fact, I have tickets to the local theatre's subscription series and haven't really worried about refunds/exchanges for the cancelled shows on that. (I would like an announcement of the new season, but thats another issue).  What I don't think is reasonable is for people to need to wait to cancel other arrangements that are part of an NYC weekend (or even day trip) for those of us not in NYC, when at some point they will become non-refundable.  

If that makes me crazy, selfish, or unreasonable, I don't know what to say.    

[ArtMan]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 12:36am

saxpower said: "I've tried to explain my point several times. While I have upcoming tickets (May 1), I am perfectly willing to wait for ticket refunds. In fact, I have tickets to the local theatre's subscription series and haven't really worried about refunds/exchanges for the cancelled shows on that. (I would like an announcement of the new season, but thats another issue). What I don't think is reasonable is for people to need to wait to cancel other arrangements that are part of an NYC weekend (or even day trip) for those of us not in NYC, when at some point they will become non-refundable.

If that makes me crazy, selfish, or unreasonable, I don't know what to say."

Saxpower,  You need to cancel those other arrangements , like weeks ago.  If you were flying in, many of the airlines have already cancelled flights into NYC.  At this point, your flight might already be cancelled.    Same for your hotel.  Are they even open?  I have a trip planned for the end of June for Las Vegas.  I already know that trip isn't going to happen.  Even if everything calms down by then,  I don't think the shows will be running and day trips operating.  And why fly across the country if that is two of the reasons for going?  I'm not canceling anything yet.  My plane ticket was frequent flier and I obtained it through the time they are giving for free cancellation.  The hotel that I am staying at is closed, so I don't even know if anyone is working in reservations.  But I have free cancellation, up until the day of.  Unless there is a miracle, and boy do we need one now, my trip is not going to happen.

[JayElle]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 5:28am

sax power wrote in part: "Technically, unless they are absolutely barred from re-opening, they can have performances starting April 13 and decline refunds because performances occurred."

Cuomo barred them from re-opening until Apr 29.

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 7:02am

The theaters will not reopen until there is accessible testing for everyone and even then it probably will not happen until there is a vaccine. Theaters are going to have to be examined by the health department and make many changes to be up to code for this new normal. Bathrooms, make up rooms, dressing rooms for the front of house staff, the list goes on and on.

 

 

 

[BWAY Baby2]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 7:57am

Tickets and all arrangements to go to NYC- before September at least- should be cancelled. Refunds will follow, as said by previous posters. And BTW- why would anyone want to go to a theater filled with people one of whom might have the virus and spread it around. Is anyone out there foolhardy enough to risk their health- and the health of their older loved ones, for sure- to see a BWAY show? I have tickets for Music Man in November, and though November is very far away, and Have not cancelled my third row tickets, if there is risk, which I imagine there will be, I am not getting on a plane and into a jammed theater to see Hugh Jackman- or anyone for that matter. 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 10:39am

It seems if you do not need the money there is no reason not to keep your late fall theatre reservations but as I have posted earlier Performances are highly unlikely. Not only will those decisions be mindful of the audience the cast and staffing will be taken into consideration. 

 

 

 

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 10:39am

An announcement is coming. Please stay patient.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:03am

I anticipate an announcement tomorrow. In the meantime, does anyone know of any actors or crew that are out of town and even giving a thought of coming back into town? 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:09am

Broadway to remain dark until June 7 now.

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:13am

Sad but necessary.

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:15am

Ignore, looks like they updated....

Interesting how the new announcement says nothing about ticket refunds.....

Updated On: 4/8/20 at 11:15 AM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:20am

"Those holding tickets for performances through June 7, 2020 will receive an e-mail from their point of purchase with information regarding exchanges or refunds. Any customers holding tickets through June 7, 2020 that have not received an e-mail by April 12th should reach out to their point of purchase for information regarding exchanges or refunds."

What do think that is?

[JennH]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:26am

Even if it didn't say that, it goes without saying that you'll get refunded. But saying it anyway never hurts anyone. 

I find it hilarious so many people on my feed are posting this with "Noooooo!!" as if this wasn't expected/not going to happen...like..seriously?

[MollyJeanneMusic]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:32am

JennH said: "Even if it didn't say that, it goeswithout saying that you'll get refunded. But saying it anyway never hurts anyone.

I find it hilarious so many people on my feed are posting this with "Noooooo!!" as if this wasn't expected/not going to happen...like..seriously?"

For a lot of people, this is still painful - and it officially means the push back of the rest of the season, as well as the semi-permanent closing of an incredibly popular show.  Even though it was expected, it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:36am

Gosh, Im not sure how some shows will manage. I sadly expect numerous closing notices this week. 

[BWAY Baby2]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 11:46am

I would like to know- would anyone here seriously entertain the idea of sitting in a crowded BWAY theater before a treatment or vaccine is available? I bet I am going to be surprised by the answers- but for most people- I assume safety and caution when it comes to health matters always comes first.

[JennH]

Posted: 4/8/20 at 12:11pm

BWAY Baby2 said: "I would like to know- would anyone here seriously entertain the idea of sitting in a crowded BWAY theater before a treatment or vaccine is available? I bet I am going to be surprised by the answers- but for most people- I assume safety and caution when it comes to health matters always comes first."

I don't like admitting it, but no. At least not until a very reliable AND FDA approved treatment is available, which would be immensely useful to get to a point of things not being cancelled and postponed left and right. It's not the "cure" but it'll be a great bridge from now until the vaccine. The one thing I was going to see that I'm super bummed will very likely be cancelled (maybe postponed, but still more likely cancelled) was "Notre Dame" in September. I know it's a ways off but as usual, my realistic filter kicks in.