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Broadway to remain dark until May 30, 2010
October 9, 2020, 10:02.57 am ET
Broadway's shutdown has just been extended again. The Broadway League announcing the suspension of all ticket sales through May 30, 2021. In a statement, Broadway League President Charlotte St Martin saying, “With nearly 97,000 workers who rely on Broadway for their livelihood and an annual economic impact of $14.8 billion to the city, our membership is committed to re-opening as soon as conditions permit us to do so. We are working tirelessly with multiple partners on sustaining the industry once we raise our curtains again.”
Theatregoers holding tickets for dates through May 30, 2021 should contact their point of purchase for details about exchanges and refunds.
Photos: Cititour.com
Broadway performances were initially suspended due to COVID 19 on March 12, 2020. At that time, 31 productions were running, including 8 new shows in previews. Additionally, 8 productions were in rehearsals preparing to open in the spring.
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