May 18: After remaining shut for a year, New York is looking forward to reopening its famed Broadway theatres. As per the reports, Broadway shows might return to the city this September during which, the state will ensure that the viewers in a safe environment along with all the required health and safety guidance.
Earlier, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had also announced that the tickets of the show will go on sale from the first week of May. He also said that the shows will be held from September 14 onwards. Other than this in a bold step, the Governor had also said that these shows will be held for the public at 100 per cent capacity.
New York has already kick-started the opening of its arts and cultural attractions such as the Guggenheim art gallery, the Bronx Zoo, and the Museum of Natural History.
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In a statement, Governor Cuomo said, “Visitors from all around the world have come to New York to experience the arts and culture and see iconic performances on Broadway, and sadly, the pandemic put this unique New York experience on pause. Thankfully, as we continue to monitor the data and reopen our economy, we are now on track to allow full capacity performances on Broadway to resume beginning this September, bringing back this beloved world-famous attraction.”
