Ten Broadway musicals canceled due to the rebound of covid-19 in New York

With 31 plays on the cards right now, they don’t go until at least December 26.

New York (EFE) .- A total of ten Broadway musicals, including the successful Hamilton, written and starring Lin Manuel Miranda, were canceled in New York throughout the weekend, due to the rebound in covid-19 cases in the city

The functions of Hamilton are canceled at least until December 26, the day on which it is planned that Aladdin, also among the affected musicals, return to the stage, several local media reported this Monday.

The list is completed Tina, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Doubtfire, Ain Too Proud, MJ The Musical, Jagged Little Pill Y Freestyle Love Supreme.

These measures have been taken despite the obligation that the attending public is obliged to wear a mask and be vaccinated.

Broadway has 31 plays in theaters right now.

The famous show of the Rockettes at the Radio City Theater it also canceled all remaining Christmas season performances last Friday for the same reason, having performed 100 performances.

“We have been delighted to bring back this treasured tradition that helps usher in the Christmas season in New York City and we look forward to welcoming fans to Radio City Music Hall in 2022,” the production said in making the announcement. .

Cancellations have come at a time when the omicron, The new variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly through the city.

These measures coincide with the discussions of local authorities about the celebration of the New Year’s Eve party in Times Square, which is scheduled to attract a million people.

The positivity rate in New York has gone from 6% to 8% in just three days.

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