SEASON 2 / The Future Of Broadway

On May 5, 2021, there was an announcement that Broadway shows in New York, with guidance from Governor Andrew Cuomo, will resume ticket sales in May 2021 for Fall 2021 performances.

Fascinating news for the theatre industry because Broadway has been dark for over a year. The future for this iconic world attraction was looking bleak as time went by. No one was certain how or when live performance in New York would be back? The future of the performing arts has been uncertain in many parts of the world, even here in Vancouver, Canada. The film industry has resumed business as usual with COVID 19 health measures in place. However, live performance is still on hold until further notice.

My background before broadcasting is theatre, and I love watching and being part of a live performance. That's why watching the stories about Broadway going dark is a complex idea to grasp. Broadway in New York is the place everyone goes to see the top theatre shows and performers. When I went to theatre school, many students had an aspiration to be part of a Broadway Show. This iconic New York staple employs many performers, but also many businesses around the theatre buildings.

So in the next episode, I had to talk to someone who lives in New York and has worked on Broadway. I wanted to know the truth about what COVID has done to this beloved industry. So I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Morris, who is co-producer of the musical Prom.

Listen to her explain what is happening during the Broadway shut down and how it will eventually re-build. Find out in another episode of COPING 19.