, an ominous sign for all performing groups.
The league has not released the numbers for the 2019 to 2020 season, which would have ended in May, but we know that Broadway snared only around $300 million in ticket sales in 2020 before shuttering., it's clear that the pandemic will have continuing devastating implications for the future of Broadway shows and the economy of New York City.Already, numerous musicals and plays have been postponed or canceled in the wake of the coronavirus.
Disney's long-running "Frozen" stage musical also ended up on the chopping block due to coronavirus. The company will continue performances of Broadway staples "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" when theaters are permitted to reopen. The Christopher Ashley production of "Diana," a musical about Princess Diana of Wales, will be filmed on the stage of the Longacre Theatre without an audience and will be released onOthers have had to seek out alternative income sources at a time when few options exist.
For the last 25 years, Henry Pinkney, has made an annual pilgrimage to New York City with his family, to see a handful of Broadway shows. This year, the 68-year-old Michigan man had tickets to see "Six," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Lehman Trilogy" and "Plaza Suite" ahead of Memorial Day weekend. He ultimately received refunds for all four performances.
Tompkins noted that there has been less activity on the streets around Times Square in the wake of the coronavirus, with tourism down significantly.
Coumo De Blasio and Schumer killed more Yankees than Gen Lee did!!!!! these fools and their liberool demented policies like defunding Police have killed PPL and Business!!!! Will not go back to this crime ridden sewer!!!