Congestion pricing will destroy broadway - Page 2

[HogansHero]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 2:26pm

In this thread, we can witness the convergence of this board's most popular phenomena. First and foremost, we are hearing the death rattles of the fabulous invalid. Second, we are being bombarded with incorrect information because people complain first and read second (or never). [E.g., Lyft/Uber: The number of licenses has been capped, and a flat rate congestion charge has been added. The "disabled": There is an exemption available. Etc etc etc] And last but not least, people who love theatre are rarely accounts: 4 people drive to the theatre district to see a show. The very conservative cost of doing so (gas, other tolls, parking, eating and drinking, cheap tickets, etc) we will say is $600. [$150/pp]. Add congestion pricing: $615 (or 620) [$153.75-155/pp]. Seriously? Someone wants to suggest that's the deal breaker? Hysterical.

[NJGUY]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 3:31pm

Unoriginal juke box musicals, unnecessary revivals and the attempted wokeness of straight plays will kill Broadway a lot sooner than $15 added to the entertainment bill.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 3:55pm

Can you give examples of what plays you’re referring to?

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 3/27/24 at 4:36pm

NJGUY said: "Unoriginal juke box musicals, unnecessary revivals and the attempted wokeness of straight plays will kill Broadway a lot sooner than $15 added to the entertainment bill."

And which shows would you be referring to here?