NEW YORK – Broadway will fully reopen its doors this September, welcoming people to the New York City theater once again for the first time in 18 months as the state advances its recovery from the pandemic.
Tickets will be available at 100 percent of the theater’s capacity and will go on sale beginning May 6 for shows beginning September 14. Productions, theaters and attendees will be subject to state health guidance, but that is subject to change depending on how the COVID situation improves in New York and the country.
Broadway performances were initially suspended due to COVID on March 12, 2020. At the time, 31 productions were running, including 8 new shows in previews. Additionally, 8 productions were in rehearsals preparing to premiere in the spring.
“We are delighted that Governor Cuomo clearly recognizes the impact of Broadway’s return on the city and state economy and the complexity of restarting an entire industry that has been dormant for more than a year,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League. “Theater owners, producers and other members of the League will continue to work with the New York State Department of Health and the Governor to coordinate the return of the industry and the related health and safety protocols necessary to do so. We remain cautiously optimistic about Broadway’s ability to resume performances this fall and we are happy that fans can begin purchasing tickets again. “
But the question is: what programs will actually open? And when?
This list will be updated as more programs announce their opening plans.
In mid-September
The Broadway League has previously said that classics The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, and Wicked could potentially be set to reopen faster than other shows. However, those producers have yet to announce the opening dates.
People who want to return to the theater can visit Broadway.org for up-to-date information on show times and performances as they are announced.
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