Broadway Open in January??- Page 4

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 12:27am

Actors’ Equity Association & Dr. David Michaels Reveal Guiding Principles for Reopening Theaters

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/199360/actors-equity-association-dr-david-michaels-reveal-guiding-principles-for-reopening-theaters/?fbclid=IwAR105QJ3HytSYXMwvkbERvuZ3kxhrotcLkNAcvxwjCbghNIuCRvZony4lQo

[itsjustmejonhotmailcom]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 1:57am

Robbie2 said: "New Survey Shows Just 19% of UK Theatre Patrons Will Be Willing to Return When Venues Reopen"

The headline is a little misleading but I'm sure it got them the clicks they wanted. In that study, 10% said they would return to venues "as soon as they were allowed to open." But 59% said they'd be comfortable booking tickets to events within the next six months. There's plenty of single data points you could pull out of that to paint either a rosy or a bleak picture. Also worth noting that the survey was posted on social media, which is not the proper way to get an accurate sample.

 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 2:07am

Jordan Catalano said: "And that’s also putting faith in this administration to put in place the measures to ensure everyone actually can GET vaccinated."

Even if they don't get it out, they will still say they did...that's almost as good to start rehearsals, no???  (Yes, I am kidding).

Personally, the more I think about this, the more I am thinking early summer, assuming a vaccine starts getting distributed in early 2021.  People gotta get the vaccine, before they can start rehearsals...will Broadway be a priority (particularly  if the idiot gets reelected, God forbid)?  But, audiences need to be vaccinated in sufficient numbers that make opening up economically viable.   It only depresses me to say this, but unless there is a vaccine miracle (and I agree there are a lot of hopeful signs), that seems realistic (vs. optimistic) to me.

Are there solo shows that can turn a profit in a quarter filled theatre (including investment, unless someone with big pockets donates the funding, and the unions give some concessions)?  Maybe they can be pilots.  However, unless a big star signs on, I can see a lot of people just shrugging and rationalizing 'I have waited this long, I can wait a little longer to see something I actually want to see'. (Don't know about you, but there are not a lot of one person shows that I really liked a lot...Clarence Darrow and Barrymore immediately came to mind, and both had pretty big stars and still didn't sell out.  Maybe if Bette decides to revive her Sue Mengers play?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:09pm

Positive note is that NYC will be opening up in phase 1 within the next 2 weeks by June 15

My office is only planning on allowing back 20-25% of the work force later next month for the summer months June - September...Summer Friday's 9-2 taking no lunch.

the plan then is to have 1/2 50% working in the office after Labor Day for then the remaining part of the year...Lucky for many in NYC we will have the option to work from home. We also have been advised of NEW Safety rules...social distancing protocol in the office and for desk arrangements (6ft apart),and that masks will be required entering the building, in the elevators and in the office. Building elevators are only allowing 4 per cab and will be monitored in the building lobby.

Feelings from others that live in NYC on going to back to work and how they will be adapting to the new normal?

Before you know it...shows will be back in rehearsal (Jan-Feb) and opening spring 2021 :) HANG in THERE Everybody ~ we'll get through this...June is almost here already!

Updated On: 5/28/20 at 08:09 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:15pm

I’m cautiously optimistic about a phased reopening. I think New Yorkers will do the right thing but with the city reopening again in the summer - that’s going to bring the tourists and that’s who I’m worried about.
I keep looking at the phases of reopening and Cuomo says each phase has two weeks between it to see if numbers decline or are steady, to go to the next phase. So in theory, with the BEST possible scenario, if we start Phase 1 on June 15th, then by August 15th movie theaters, sporting arenas etc would have the green light to open. I’m sure that won’t happen but for today it’s something to look forward to.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:29pm

I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observed, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks)  wearing masks.  That figure has dropped to about 10%.  People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing.  Today, I read there are establishments, in the US,  that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask.  One owner called people who wear masks pus****.  With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC.

Updated On: 5/28/20 at 08:29 PM

[Jarethan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:42pm

ArtMan said: "I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observe, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks) wearing masks. That figure has dropped to about 10%. People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Today, I read there are establishment, in the US, that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask. One owner called people who wear masks pus****. With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC."

 

I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:45pm

ArtMan said: "I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observe, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks) wearing masks. That figure has dropped to about 10%. People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Today, I read there are establishment, in the US, that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask. One owner called people who wear masks pus****. With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC."

 

People should be MASKING up and will continue to do so in NYC...Gov Cuomo signed an order that all establishments in NYC have the right to deny anybody when NOT wearing a MASK so we will need to obey that here! Smart of him and proud of this action:  Cuomo Allows Businesses to Deny Entry to Customers Not Wearing Masks https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-05-28/andrew-cuomo-allows-businesses-to-deny-entry-to-customers-not-wearing-masks

Updated On: 5/28/20 at 08:45 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:47pm

Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observe, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks) wearing masks. That figure has dropped to about 10%. People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Today, I read there are establishment, in the US, that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask. One owner called people who wear masks pus****. With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC."



I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!"

But that is what is confusing to me.  Most of the people I see not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing, I would classify as someone who voted Democrat.  I know that is a generalization.  But they are definitely not Republicans.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:54pm

I don't know what to say about other states being irresponsible and careless with regard to social distancing and MASKING up but in NYC...pharmacies don't let you in without a MASK - CVS has signs in the entry and security is at the entry enforcing...Supermarkets-Trader Joes, CTOWN, Whole Foods also don't let you in without a MASK and office buildings in NYC will not allow employees to enter buildings without a MASK once we open up in phase 1 in the next 2 weeks. 

Is anything being enforced in other states? MASK -Social Distancing etc???

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 8:58pm

Walmart requires their employees to wear masks.  I spotted at least 20 employees today, either not wearing a mask or wearing one, but around their neck.  My pharmacist today, had his mask around his neck.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 9:05pm

ArtMan said: "Walmart requires their employees to wear masks. I spotted at least 20 employees today, either not wearing a mask or wearing one, but around their neck. My pharmacist today, had his mask around his neck."

I would have asked the pharmacist ~ Why aren't you wearing your MASK and then contact corporate.

I was at CVS pharmacy today and everybody was wearing a MASK as required and all employees and pharmacy staff had on masks as well. Go figure...you probably live in a RED state I bet as that seems to be the divide by not caring or enforcing. We NY'ers have a different mindset at this time with regard to MASKS!

Updated On: 5/28/20 at 09:05 PM

[Jarethan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 9:13pm

ArtMan said: "Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "


I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!"

But that is what is confusing to me. Most of the people I see not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing, I would classify as someone who voted Democrat. I know that is a generalization. But they are definitely not Republicans."

 

I have to say that is not true where I live.  I actually have a friend who was accosted in the local Publix supermarket.  Why?  A person NOT wearing a face mask came up to him -- invading has personal space, let alone 6 feet (it happened so suddenly, he did not have time to react) -- and asked in an aggressive manner whether he was a Democrat, since only a democrat would feel a need to wear a mask.  I kid you not.  My friend actually lied and said he was a Republican who cared about his health, to avoid further confrontation, given the lack of a mask, etc.

Sad times.

 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 9:20pm

First of all, it is ludicrous to suggest that it is democrats not wearing masks. Hello? 

Secondly, as Jordan said above, the behavior being described in other parts of the country is precisely why NY is worried sick about the return of tourism. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 9:20pm

Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "


I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!"

But that is what is confusing to me. Most of the people I see not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing, I would classify as someone who voted Democrat. I know that is a generalization. But they are definitely not Republicans."



I have to say that is not true where I live. I actually have a friend who was accosted in the local Publix supermarket. Why? A person NOT wearing a face mask came up to him -- invading has personal space, let alone 6 feet (it happened so suddenly, he did not have time to react) -- and asked in an aggressive manner whether he was a Democrat, since only a democrat would feel a need to wear a mask. I kid you not. My friend actually lied and said he was a Republican who cared about his health, to avoid further confrontation, given the lack of a mask, etc.

Sad times.

"

It is sad but I believe it will be the new norm at least in NYC for now as buildings will not allow you in the lobby, elevators, common areas or office. Nobody likes change but we will adapt to wearing a mask as we must here!

 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 9:28pm

HogansHero said: "First of all, it is ludicrous to suggest that it is democrats not wearing masks. Hello?

Secondly, as Jordan said above, the behavior being described in other parts of the country is precisely why NY is worried sick about the return of tourism."

Why is it ludicrous?  If you think it is only Republicans not wearing masks, is just silly.  There are tons of people not wearing masks.  Republicans, Democrats and plain, nonvoters.  Hello?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 9:38pm

Offices in NYC are going back to work in phase 1 in about 2 weeks by June 15...20% of the workforce is going back working in the office-rest staying at home...WE have to wear MASK at work per company email. Entering the building, elevators, common areas and at work. It's a MUST per corporate -it's not a Democrat or Republican issue but a health concern issue that we must obey by. So, we will wear a MASK enough said no questions!

Updated On: 5/28/20 at 09:38 PM

[darreyl102]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 10:50pm

ArtMan said: "Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observe, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks) wearing masks. That figure has dropped to about 10%. People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Today, I read there are establishment, in the US, that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask. One owner called people who wear masks pus****. With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC."



I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!"

But that is what is confusing to me. Most of the people I see not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing, I would classify as someone who voted Democrat. I know that is a generalization. But they are definitely not Republicans."

"Definitely"? Seriously? So you can just look at a person and tell they aren't a republican because they're not wearing a mask? Trump doesn't wear a mask and he's certainly a republican. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 10:53pm

It's not about political affiliation, it's more about being educated and believing in science.

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 10:54pm

Can't believe people are still debating whether to wear a mask. If you want to expose yourself to the virus, by all means. I'm wearing my goddamn mask and no one is effing stopping me.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 11:15pm

darreyl102 said: "ArtMan said: "Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observe, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks) wearing masks. That figure has dropped to about 10%. People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Today, I read there are establishment, in the US, that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask. One owner called people who wear masks pus****. With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC."



I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!"

But that is what is confusing to me. Most of the people I see not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing, I would classify as someone who voted Democrat. I know that is a generalization. But they are definitely not Republicans."

"Definitely"? Seriously? So you can just look at a person and tell they aren't a republican because they're not wearing a mask? Trump doesn't wear a mask and he's certainly a republican."

Reread my post instead of trying to be grand.  Jarethan stated "there are 2 America's right now"  Which implies the Democrats are wearing masks and the Republicans, supporting Trump, are not.  A huge generalization and is not true. Many  are not wearing masks and it has NOTHING to do with their political party.   So to respond to your post.    Yes...definitely and seriously. I can.   I was at Hamburger Mary's last night for Drag Queen Bingo.  A gay bar that serves food.  Other than the servers, I was the only one wearing a mask.  The attendance of the bar was 70% gay. And again NOT wearing masks.  Are you going to tell me that all the gays last night, not wearing masks, voted Republican?  Seriously and definitely....I knew they were Democrats.  That is why this notion that all Democrats wear masks and all Republicans don't wear masks is just dumb, bias  and naïve.  And yes, if I see a person of color not wearing a mask, I can bet they were not a voting Republican.  Seriously and definitely.

Updated On: 5/28/20 at 11:15 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 11:23pm

Dancingthrulife2 said: "Can't believe people are still debating whether to wear a mask. If you want to expose yourself to the virus, by all means. I'm wearing my goddamn mask and no one is effing stopping me."

I agree 1000%.  I wear my mask everywhere.  The problem is not these people exposing the virus to themselves, but exposing it to others.  Then those people exposing more.  I most of the time don't care what people do, but when it affects me, then I have to say something. In today's world, people feel that they don't want to be told what to do.  Even if it is beneficial for them.  While there may be some political reasons why some people will wear or not to wear.  It is being told what to do,that is the bigger issue.

[darreyl102]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 11:37pm

ArtMan said: "darreyl102 said: "ArtMan said: "Jarethan said: "ArtMan said: "I mentioned a week or so ago, that in Jacksonville, I observe, only about 15% of customers at retailers (that do not enforce masks) wearing masks. That figure has dropped to about 10%. People are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. Today, I read there are establishment, in the US, that are not going to allow customers if they are wearing a mask. One owner called people who wear masks pus****. With this mentality, how do we ever expect to reduce numbers and enter these phases, whether you live in Jacksonville, Birmingham or NYC."



I hate to get political, but there really are 2 America's right now!!"

But that is what is confusing to me. Most of the people I see not wearing masks and not practicing social distancing, I would classify as someone who voted Democrat. I know that is a generalization. But they are definitely not Republicans."

"Definitely"? Seriously? So you can just look at a person and tell they aren't a republican because they're not wearing a mask? Trump doesn't wear a mask and he's certainly a republican."

Reread my post instead of trying to be grand. Jarethan stated "there are 2 America's right now" Which implies the Democrats are wearing masks and the Republicans, supporting Trump, are not. A huge generalization and is not true. Many are not wearing masks and it has NOTHING to do with their political party. So to respond to your post. Yes...definitely and seriously. I can. I was at Hamburger Mary's last night for Drag Queen Bingo. A gay bar that serves food. Other than the servers, I was the only one wearing a mask. The attendance of the bar was 70% gay. And again NOT wearing masks. Are you going to tell me that all the gays last night, not wearing masks, voted Republican? Seriously and definitely....I knew they were Democrats. That is why this notion that all Democrats wear masks and all Republicans don't wear masks is just dumb, bias and naïve. And yes, if I see a person of color not wearing a mask, I can bet they were not a voting Republican."

I'm gay and can tell you that I have other gay friends who are both Red and Blue who aren't wearing masks. Some strongly for it, some strongly against . Party doesn't equal if someone is wearing a mask or not

Stupidity doesn't know race, color, gender OR party. 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 11:51pm

@ArtMan you are focusing on the wrong thing. The point is that it is the Republican political authorities that are not requiring masks. And it is the red states where people are in fact not wearing masks. One's politics don't matter in NY because everyone has to wear a mask to function. One's politics apparently don't matter in Florida, according to you, because the prevailing laws are anti-mask, as encouraged by cantalope man. 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/20 at 11:57pm

And that is my point.  There are people on here that say ALL Republicans do not wear masks.  And ALL Democrats wear them.  That is just not true. Party affiliation plays only a small part.  Most of these people are not wearing them because they don't care and are selfish and they don't like being told what to do.  I'm curious what reason do your Red and Blue gay friends give you for not wearing a mask?

 

Updated On: 5/29/20 at 11:57 PM