Broadway stages will remain dark at least through Labor Day. The additional three month closure announced by the Broadway League on Tuesday is the longest extension yet for Broadway’s 41 houses in response to the coronavirus.
Broadway was initially closed on March 12, when Governor Cuomo banned gatherings of more than 500 people, with plans to open a month later.
That date was pushed til June 7 in early April, although many have suspected since March that the closure would last until the summer.
Now the show won’t go on again until at least Tuesday, September 8. But there’s no telling if the date will be pushed again. “While all Broadway shows would love to resume performances as soon as possible, we need to ensure the health and well-being