Broadway Goes Dark Amid Coronavirus Concerns
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variety.comDespite efforts to keep their doors open amid a growing public health crisis, Broadway theaters in New York City are going dark starting March 12 at 5 p.m.
because of coronavirus, according to Playbill. N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo restricted gatherings with more than 500 people, except schools, hospitals and mass transit, effective March 13.
There are currently 31 musicals and plays open on the Great White Way, but the public heath has become a concern since theaters are often tightly packed.
Broadway as an industry is particularly at risk, given that patrons skew older and it relies heavily on tourism. Increased safety measures were taken in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus prior to the closure, including additional venue cleanings,
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