A artickle that touches on a small but important industry

[dezii]

that will probably be no more...not only affecting the actors, musicians the tourist industry of NYC which is in the billions..but regional theater across the country..overseas too..London theater for example...because of the Virus....
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www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/covid-19-knocked-actors-broadway-stage-are-lights-dim-forever-n1235957

[sesfw]

The theater in this little town has cancelled the first two shows, and is taking one day at a time.

We have already bought season tickets and if it stays closed thru next spring we'll consider it a donation.

Sad ........ we really enjoy theater and concerts

[Tennesseer]

As the expression goes, 'The show must go on.'

It will take time but Broadway, West End, and regional theaters will return.  It will take a while but it will happens.

The virus cannot kill performers' and other members of the theater community's dreams.

[pulmonarymd]

Things people enjoy will never be killed, just changed. It’s not like this is the first pandemic. And believe it or not, despite appearances to the contrary at present, we are smarter than we were in the past. Broadway is too much a part in NYC soul to be killed

[djAdvocate]

pmd has it right. the Spanish Flu didn't stop Shakespeare. this one won't, either.

[Tiny]

FWIW:  some theaters/groups have "endowments".  Depending on how financially solid an organization was... they will rise from the dust when this is over.  The 'organization' will survive - but all the people who "work" for it might not - the actors,singers,dancers,musicians, and all the hundreds of people behind the scenes who make "the curtain going up" happen... it's gonna be ugly. 

there's also the fact that this may provide an "opportunity" for something new - can the arts somehow translate to the virtual world and will people pay for it?   

They televise "pay per view" sporting events.... what if a production of La Traviata  or Much Ado About Nothing was somehow provided live as pay per view (with the explicit - no recording/no future re-broadcast of the performance you streamed?).   What if local theaters/high schools/colleges could do the same thing for their productions?    Once Covid19 is a thing of the past - what if a Broadway theater would have a live audience and also "sell a few thousand" more pay per view tickets?  What if they did this only for "non-prime nights? or Matinees?)   Wouldn't that bump up revenue?   You can't beat being in a seat in a theater when the lights go down... but being able to 'catch' a show on say a Wednesday night from the comfort of my living room - and on my big screen TV.... would be worth while.   I would pay for that.  

I think (or atleast like to hope) we're on the cusp of a "big change" in how our world works and hopefully it will be for the better... 

[dezii]

Aug 10, 2020 0:23:10 GMT -5 Tiny said:

FWIW:  some theaters/groups have "endowments".  Depending on how financially solid an organization was... they will rise from the dust when this is over.  The 'organization' will survive - but all the people who "work" for it might not - the actors,singers,dancers,musicians, and all the hundreds of people behind the scenes who make "the curtain going up" happen... it's gonna be ugly. 

there's also the fact that this may provide an "opportunity" for something new - can the arts somehow translate to the virtual world and will people pay for it?   

They televise "pay per view" sporting events.... what if a production of La Traviata  or Much Ado About Nothing was somehow provided live as pay per view (with the explicit - no recording/no future re-broadcast of the performance you streamed?).   What if local theaters/high schools/colleges could do the same thing for their productions?    Once Covid19 is a thing of the past - what if a Broadway theater would have a live audience and also "sell a few thousand" more pay per view tickets?  What if they did this only for "non-prime nights? or Matinees?)   Wouldn't that bump up revenue?   You can't beat being in a seat in a theater when the lights go down... but being able to 'catch' a show on say a Wednesday night from the comfort of my living room - and on my big screen TV.... would be worth while.   I would pay for that.  

I think (or atleast like to hope) we're on the cusp of a "big change" in how our world works and hopefully it will be for the better... 

I agree whole heartedly...I am right now..put it on hold..paying to see the movie "South Pacific"...$3.99..it's filling my whole screen, end to end..granted  from my generation..I hear and understand all the words..{know the songs and music too so can hum along side of it..no hip hop} and enjoying the hell out of it...great idea ..for those who can get there, a broadway show..seats at say $150 each  if no bargains available..plus dinner..won't be a hot dog from the cart..[ think that is $3.50 n0w plus $2.00 for a canned soda] and train ride into town or hotel room..say easily budget in the city  $100.00 easy..

[dezii]

Aug 10, 2020 0:23:10 GMT -5 Tiny said:

FWIW:  some theaters/groups have "endowments".  Depending on how financially solid an organization was... they will rise from the dust when this is over.  The 'organization' will survive - but all the people who "work" for it might not - the actors,singers,dancers,musicians, and all the hundreds of people behind the scenes who make "the curtain going up" happen... it's gonna be ugly. 

there's also the fact that this may provide an "opportunity" for something new - can the arts somehow translate to the virtual world and will people pay for it?   

They televise "pay per view" sporting events.... what if a production of La Traviata  or Much Ado About Nothing was somehow provided live as pay per view (with the explicit - no recording/no future re-broadcast of the performance you streamed?).   What if local theaters/high schools/colleges could do the same thing for their productions?    Once Covid19 is a thing of the past - what if a Broadway theater would have a live audience and also "sell a few thousand" more pay per view tickets?  What if they did this only for "non-prime nights? or Matinees?)   Wouldn't that bump up revenue?   You can't beat being in a seat in a theater when the lights go down... but being able to 'catch' a show on say a Wednesday night from the comfort of my living room - and on my big screen TV.... would be worth while.   I would pay for that.  

I think (or atleast like to hope) we're on the cusp of a "big change" in how our world works and hopefully it will be for the better... 

If one is religeouse...one can imagine what biblical Egyptians were going through with the plagues...plus no social media...communications like today to inform the folks...

[sesfw]

Speaking of pay per view ....... The whole month of June our little theater did a 'drive in' show that was $30 per car load and the sound came over our car radio.  

They set up an outdoor stage and about a dozen of our regulars put on a variety show of musical songs.  Had the show each weekend for the 3 nights, and each evening was sold out.  Think they had about 30 car spaces each evening.  Really enjoyed it.

Don't know what other theaters in the valley do, haven't seen any ads

[Artemis Windsong]

Our local Shakespeare in the Park group had a trunk play outside in the parking lot. Only a few reservations were allowed since people sat in their cars. The line broadcast on the radio.

They operate on donations only

[thyme4change]

Aug 9, 2020 18:14:37 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

As the expression goes, 'The show must go on.'

It will take time but Broadway, West End, and regional theaters will return.  It will take a while but it will happens.

The virus cannot kill performers' and other members of the theater community's dreams.

Well - it can kill actors, and when they die, so do their dreams.

But, there is a never ending line of people who will step right into the empty spaces, and the theater will go on.