Broadway can’t go on with the shows just yet. The Great White Way productions were expected to resume during the week of April 13, however, on Wednesday the Broadway League announced that theaters will remain dark through June 7 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage New York City.
The decision was made in accordance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s directive and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations on social distancing. “Our top priority continues to be the health and well-being of Broadway theatergoers and the thousands of people who work in the theatre industry every day, including actors, musicians, stagehands, ushers, and many other dedicated professionals,” says Broadway Leauge President Charlotte St.