by Mike Haber | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News
Earlier this weekend, 2 time Tony Award nominee
Laura Osnes is getting tons of backlash with negative posts, comments, and death threats following a recent departure from an upcoming concert production of CRAZY FOR YOU due to not taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
At the same time, many people are also letting their voices be heard to tell the
Grease,
Bonnie & Clyde,
Cinderella, and
Bandstand star to get the shot. In addition, sharing facts and information.
An Open Letter to Laura Osnes — OnStage Blog
by Mike Haber | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, off broadway, Shows
With COVID-19 / Delta Variant cases rising while New York City is making its way back to normal, New York City
Mayor Bill de Blasio and
Governor Andrew Cuomo are putting extreme recommendations for everyone’s continued safety and health to still follow ongoing safety protocols. Beginning Labor Day, these MADATORY precautions will include….
Showing proof of taken your COVID-19 vaccine or a result of NEGATIVE on a weekly COVID-19 tests,
continuing to WEAR YOUR FACE MASKS
For our Broadway Theater community, they will be going for only people who have been fully vaccinated….. That consists of your fellow audience members along with everyone involved with the productions….. cast, crew, musicians, creative team, staff, and more.
However for young Children along with those with medical or religious beliefs, you need to show a result of NEGATIVE on both a PCR test and RAPID test within six hours of a performance.
Please remember, this is continue to help fight against this ongoing horrific spread of the coronavirus and delta variant. We’re in this together!!!
Get Vaccinated and stop the virus!!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, News
BREAKING NEWS: New York City is starting to make its way back to normal. However, both cases of COVID-19 and the Delta Variant are starting to rise really hard. According to New York’s Mayor
Bill de Blasio, the Big Apple will be requiring people to show proof of having taken the COVID-19 vaccines in order to step into INDOOR VENUES.
This goes to people attending….
Live Performances (especially our Broadway scene),
Eating at Restaurants,
Going to the Gym,
and
so much more.
All of this is set to begin on August 16th, 2021. In addition, Mayor de Blasio also announced EDUCATION programs where city officials will be talking to the public on how this process is expecting to work.
Finally on September 14th, 2021….. it will be ENFORCED!!!
With getting the vaccines, the city is creating a special health pass entitled THE KEY TO NYC PASS. This will be part of your ticket in being able to do all the fun in NYC in a safe and healthy matter. proof of vaccination required for those attending indoor dining, gyms, and performances. Also, New Yorkers will be allowed to use to an Excelsior app of a paper vaccination card. They will be able to continue to dine outdoors without showing proof of vaccination.
De Blasio’s announcement is reminding us all that this virus is still out there. PLEASE GO OUT THERE AND GET YOUR VACCINES ASAP!!! If you’re not vaccinated, you can be left behind and miss out on all the Broadway fun!!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: With COVID-19 and Delta Variant cases still rising, extreme safety precautions have been put for everyone’s health and safety with Broadway’s return. According to a team discussion with
Actors’ Equity Association and
The Broadway League, ALL 41 BROADWAY THEATERS will have to deal with the following protocols….
1. Showing proof that you’re FULLY VACCINATED either with an FDA or WHO authorized COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend a show.
2. Wearing a face mask for the entire duration of the show. You only take it off if you are eating or drinking in your seat.
This applies to performers, crew members, musicians, creative team members, ushers, and audience members. It’s for everyone’s safety and health!!
There are a few exceptions for those who can’t take the vaccines. For young children under the age of 12 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination – required to show 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.
The other big change that sadly will NOT be happening temporary when Broadway returns is the popular post-show STAGE DOOR where fans can get their playbills, photos taken, and meet members of the cast. Please remember this is for the company’s safety and making sure no one gets sick. Most importantly, ACTORS ARE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME!!! No ranting and calling them DIVAS for abandoning the fans.
Theatre 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 starting November 2021 and beyond, theatre owners anticipate a review of policies in September, and may include a relaxation of certain provisions if the science dictates.
All 41 Broadway Theatres Will Require Vaccinations and Masks for Audience Members (broadwayworld.com)
by Mike Haber | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, News, NYBT NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: These last few days, there have been recent reports of Delta Variant cases of COVID-19 rising here in the Big Apple. NYC Councilman Mark Levine took to social media calling for the city to require EVERYONE to continue wearing COVID-19 face masks everywhere. Thoughts?
New York City Councilman Calls for an Indoor Mask Mandate (broadwayworld.com)
