After more than a year of theatres being closed, Broadway/Off Broadway opened.........gradually. It was a year where there were so many things which were more important that Broadway opening up, but for many people, myself included, it helped make things start to feel a little more normal.
Month after month I felt horrible for the multitude of performers and anyone who worked in live performance who were not able to work.
For New York, theatre is one of the main reasons to trek into the city, so the boost to the economy was also a major plus.
My thanks to all the actors, musicians, technical staff, house staff and anyone working in the theatre.I am sure the regulations are such that you are testing continuously and have to be cautious not only in the work place, but in your personal lives also.
Things once again are starting to look a little grim, but I know this will pass and shows will be able to run again and not have to worry about closing for a period of time.
I was unbelievably fortunate to be able to see more shows than I probably deserved.
Best of luck to all the companies on Broadway, Off Broadway, The West End, Touring and everywhere else.
Here's to a better 2022. Happy New Year.
The cast of Waitress |
The Queens |
Outside theatre Reopening night |
The cast of Girl From The North Country |
The cast of Company |