Transit Strike Ends, System to Return to Normal in Roughly 12 Hours

The New York press is reporting an end to the transit strike, with workers now headed back to work as contract negotiations continue. It's expected that full service will be restored over a minimum roughly 12 hours, with up to 18 hours before things return to complete normalcy in the City.

Reporting on the effects thus far of the NYC Transit strike on Broadway, Variety noted that reports have TKTS down over 20% as well as an eroding audience, especially for the Wednesday matinees. Historically, this is one of the busiest weeks for Broadway, making it an unfortunate time for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows alike. Off-Broadway shows have been noted to be suffering more than their Broadway counterparts, but overall the volume of exchanges and no-shows is said to have greatly increased.

Broadway shows have continued on a regular performance schedule during the transit work stoppage.