And so it should be. The Broadway League has decreed that everyone who sets foot in a Broadway theater in New York City must be vaccinated. And show proof of it. And wear a mask in the theater. Everyone.
I don’t want to see and don’t care about the idiots who line up outside shows with placards protesting “Segregationists.” Frankly, you need to be locked up in Bellevue’s craziest ward in a straitjacket with a ball gag in your mouth. And sedated often. Don’t like the rules, then don’t come to shows.
PS As for the mask rule, there’s one guy at “Phantom of the Opera” who’s already kinda doing it. Follow his example.
Here’s the layout from the Broadway League. I thank them in advance:
The owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, backstage crew, and theater staff, for all performances through October 2021. Masks will also be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while eating or drinking in designated locations.
Under the policy, guests will need to be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine in order to attend a show and must show proof of vaccination at their time of entry into the theater with their valid ticket. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Theater owners and operators will begin notifying ticket holders for performances through October 31, 2021, with reminder messaging planned to ensure awareness of the new policies. For performances in November 2021 and beyond, theater owners anticipate a review of policies in September, and may include a relaxation of certain provisions if the science dictates.
Exceptions are being made for children under 12 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. These guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.
For more information, please visit your show’s official website or contact your point-of-purchase.
