When Will You Go Back? — Page 6

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Broadway to remain dark until June 7 now.

Ignore, looks like they updated....

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

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

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?

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

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.