The Broadway League said it will end mandatory mask wearing in theaters and face masks will become optional on July 1 as stars test positive for the Chinese coronavirus. The decision also came after Broadway star Patty LuPone was seen shouting at the audience without wearing a mask.
“Owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will maintain mask-wearing requirements at all Broadway theaters through June 30 and will adopt an optional mask-wearing policy in July,” the Broadway League said.
Audiences are still encouraged to wear masks in theaters.
The Broadway League added that “masquerade protocols will be reviewed monthly for August and beyond” and will be announced in mid-July.
Audiences at the reopening of Hamilton on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theater on September 14, 2021, in New York City. (Bruce Glickas/Getty Images)
Despite the mandatory wearing of masks, Broadway stars continue to test positive for the Chinese coronavirus.
In April, Barry Manilow had to miss the premiere of his new off-Broadway musical Harmony after testing positive for the Wuhan virus.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick also tested positive for the coronavirus that same month, prompting them to cancel their Plaza Suite show on Broadway on April 7. Hugh Jackman Broadway Show music man It closed again in December and June after testing positive twice in six months.
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CharlotteSt. he said that. Martin, president of the Broadway League. New York Times The theater owners “looked at protocols, looked at hospital admissions, how we had no issues across the country where the tour was almost unmasked, and they decided it was time to try it.”
“This is not an easy decision,” added St. Martin. “Many people would rather take off than wear masks, but still, many like to wear them and we encourage people with concerns to wear masks.”
The Broadway League’s decision to end the mandatory use of masks in theaters came after unidentified Broadway star Patti LuPone got angry with an unmasked audience and asked the boss to “put a mask on your nose”, she added, “if you refuse to conform.” rule, get out.” ! ”
Patti LuPone replaced them with an anti-mask in a post-show chat. Just follow the rules and keep the artists safe. pic.twitter.com/XWnkDxyoGo
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