A new proposal by New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, released today, lays out an action plan for a “renaissance of the arts” in the city.
As part of his plan, Yang proposes a joint effort by the public and private sectors to purchase “hundreds of thousands” of discounted tickets to Broadway and Off Broadway shows in order to “put people back in the seats of the world. theater “and stimulate the city’s economy.
Under Yang’s proposal, funding for the program would come from the Mayor’s Fund of New York, as well as from commitments from private entities.
Participating corporate entities would be entitled to keep a portion of the tickets for themselves “while they would donate most of the rest of the tickets to non-profit organizations in the city, starting with those supporting essential workers and workers. emergency response teams “.
His “Always New York” campaign would register New York businesses to generate rewards in the form of theater tickets for tourists and customers who spend specified amounts at local businesses in the city.
Yang also addressed an aspect of the modern age that has eluded Broadway for some time: streaming. The plan proposes the creation of a pilot program to broadcast high-quality recordings of theatrical productions.
Another aspect of the plan includes the concept of introducing “personal seating licenses” in the arts venues. The plan is a reflection of the subscription plans used by many sports venues, which entitle you to a certain seat for the season.
Yang’s plan also includes a commitment to participate in Save Our Stages, Take 2, which aims to raise funds for displaced theater workers, expanding the open streets program that allows locals to sell soft drinks outdoors to avoid problems. of overcrowding during intermissions, as well as an aggressive tourism marketing campaign and a three-month tax reduction plan for New York hotels.
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