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gidgetgh — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:37:43 GMT

Through early January. I just read it on Facebook.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:42:55 GMT

Making the enlightened decision.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:43:30 GMT

Such a shame. I feel bad for all those actors who had been cast and were rehearsing for a show that never went on. Some of them may never get that chance again.

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golding76 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:01:09 GMT

This decision is consonant with the recent one by the Kennedy Center.

It hurts, yes, but it is prudent to do at this time. Agree that some may have lost their one "big chance." I hope that is not so, but life is weird and unfair.

My additional concern is that the theatre, concerts, movies, etc., may never return to what they were -- at least not in the remainder of my lifetime. Hope all comes back someday, though.

ETA: [One of my first cousins is a casting agent in NYC, and she is the most wonderful, kind woman. Obviously I am concerned by the effect this will have on her business, which she has nurtured for decades.]

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Etoile308 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:57:36 GMT

I thought January 3, 2021 was the date they were offering refunds up to...so far. Then they're considering reopening rollout dates in early 2021.

Considering how you sit elbow to elbow, and people in the past would attend while coughing up a lung, I think it will be even longer than that before people feel comfortable attending. Even if they developed a reliable vaccine. Advance ticket sales will also play into it.

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Janey2 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:04:02 GMT

So so sad. I was so looking forward to seeing Hugh Jackman. I understand this closing as the seats could not be any closer to the person next to you in most theaters. Not to mention the actors on stage so very close to each other.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:11:38 GMT

That is a real shame even though I do not live in NY. Some people don't take this COVID 19 seriously but they will when they get it.

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Hoovermom — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:26:36 GMT

I think that drumbeat has run its course. We all are aware of the virus and consequences. Over and over and over again............................

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CrazyDaisy — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:29:10 GMT

So many people out of work and lives devistated.......and people sit there "that is a good decision". Have to wonder

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judy0330 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:46:35 GMT

@Janey2 Did you have tickets already for The Music Man? We had tickets for October and last week they were changed to May. All ticket holders were assigned a new date. Same day of the week -- same seats. Who knows it it will really happen or if we will want to go if it does -- but I thought that was a good way of handling the situation for now.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:46:46 GMT

The absolute devastation of this to the economy is unfathomable. Think from top to bottom, the jobs lost not only to the staff of the actual production but the employees at the various venues, the restaurants,the hotels, the transportation services and on down the line.

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reiki604 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:51:03 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
So so sad. I was so looking forward to seeing Hugh Jackman. I understand this closing as the seats could not be any closer to the person next to you in most theaters. Not to mention the actors on stage so very close to each other.

I also had tickets. I've heard the show has been postponed to April 2021. Not sure what they're doing about tickets.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:52:36 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
The absolute devastation of this to the economy is unfathomable. Think from top to bottom, the jobs lost not only to the staff of the actual production but the employees at the various venues, the restaurants,the hotels, the transportation services and on down the line.

Absolutely agree!! The effect on the economy of NYC will be enormous. I can't imagine how life will be a year from now. Even if an "effective" vaccine is developed, how many people will want to sit so close to one another in those theaters from the 1930s and '40s. It is heartbreaking to me a born and bred New York City person.

Life, as we knew it, is over.

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reiki604 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:55:39 GMT

@judy0330 wrote:
@Janey2 Did you have tickets already for The Music Man? We had tickets for October and last week they were changed to May. All ticket holders were assigned a new date. Same day of the week -- same seats. Who knows it it will really happen or if we will want to go if it does -- but I thought that was a good way of handling the situation for now.

Thank you, I answered before reading the whole thread.

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chiclets — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:57:54 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
The absolute devastation of this to the economy is unfathomable. Think from top to bottom, the jobs lost not only to the staff of the actual production but the employees at the various venues, the restaurants,the hotels, the transportation services and on down the line.

It is all due to the virus. The economy was good until the virus hit and what had to be done was done.

Imagine Times Square and the ball dropping without people!!!!!!!

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:06:35 GMT

@Lipstickdiva Totally agree! We are back to work but it's really slow. Our customers are sure not ready to replenish their stock so we sit and wait, and wait for something to be ordered.

We got a real shock when we applied for assistance from the state. It is pitiful..I have called both my state representative and state senator to talk to them about it and how the state came up with the amount each business should receive. Of course they had no idea but promised me they would check into it. It does not even cover our monthly rent.

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chiclets — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:28:52 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Lipstickdiva Totally agree! We are back to work but it's really slow. Our customers are sure not ready to replenish their stock so we sit and wait, and wait for something to be ordered.

We got a real shock when we applied for assistance from the state. It is pitiful..I have called both my state representative and state senator to talk to them about it and how the state came up with the amount each business should receive. Of course they had no idea but promised me they would check into it. It does not even cover our monthly rent.

There are moments when I actually think the repercussions of this virus are as bad and just as harmful as the virus.

Your business is your survival. You have little if any control over what is happening. Sometimes you have to be annoying and push and push for answers. I do not know what you do but if it is something you could show on YouTube or anywhere that could be used promote your product. I am trying to think of anything that could help someone, and others in your position, an outlet for their product. Being self employed is no easy matter. Sincerely I wish the best for you in the days ahead.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:46:29 GMT

we have season tickets for the touring broadway productions that come to baltimore. we are paid through the 2021 season. each time a show is coming up i get a "postponed" or "cancelled" email. they ask if we want to donate our money or get a refund. this is disappointing for sure, looking at it from all sides......the performers/cast/crew, the employees of the theater here, and for us. our theater is old and yes, the seats are very close together.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:00:50 GMT

@chiclets ....our work is nothing that we could sell on line...postage/shipping would be a huge issue, but I do appreciate your advice.

I guess we will not know the true harm done to our business until the end of the year, and at that time we will decide what to do about keeping the doors open.

We track our work month to month, June was dismal, (that is work we did and billed in May) and we were not expecting much, so we were not surprised.

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chiclets — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:06:47 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

I sincerely hope at another time and day you will receive a good surprise.