Broadway set to reopen Sept. 14 in New York. What to know about tickets, shows, more
after New York lifted capacity restrictions on arts venues and restaurants, but there still may be some limit on attendance to ensure social distancing. Tickets for the shows this fall will be sold at 100% capacity, according to Cuomo.
Broadway shuttered more than a year ago as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through New York City, which was one of the the first virus hot spots.
“They have to have a play to put on, and they are in the process of doing that,” Cuomo said.
The Broadway League said Tuesday that it is preparing shows, and the specific plays and their reopenings will be announced in the coming weeks.
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“We are thrilled that Governor Cuomo clearly recognizes the impact of Broadway’s return on the city and state’s economy and the complexity of restarting an entire industry that has been dormant for over a year,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“Nothing beats Broadway.”
Broadway performances were initially suspended due to COVID 19 on March 12, 2020.
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Joseph Spector is the Government and Politics Editor for the USA TODAY Network’s Atlantic Group, overseeing coverage in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. He can be reached at JSPECTOR@Gannett.com or followed on Twitter: @GannettAlbany