Will the Westchester Broadway Theatre reopen?

ELMSFORD, Westchester County (WABC) — After 46 years in business, the Westchester Broadway Theatre — New York’s longest running Actor’s Equity theater — will not reopen from its coronavirus-related shutdown.

Is Westchester Dinner Theater Closing?

“As the world has been plunged into the intense emergency of COVID-19, Broadway has announced it will not reopen until June 2021 or later. Dinner-Theatre, because of social distancing requirements, will be the last entertainment category to be given permission.

What is the name of the Broadway Theatre in New York?

Broadway theatre, also simply known as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances which are presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theater District and the Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Is the Westchester theater open?

The Westchester Broadway Theatre has closed it’s doors after 46 years of business due to COVID 19. The work that WBT has done over the years has been truly historic and will go down in history, not only in Westchester, but in the theatre industry as New York’s longest running Equity theatre.

What is longest running show on Broadway?

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.

What are the 5 longest-running musicals on Broadway?

The Top 20 Longest-Running Broadway Shows

1. 1. “ The Phantom of the Opera” 13,370 performances and counting (Jan.
2. 2. “ Chicago” 9,692 performances and counting (Nov.
3. 3. “ The Lion King” 9,302 performances and counting (Nov.
4. 4. “ Cats”
5. 5. “ Wicked”
6. 6. “ Les Misérables”
7. 7. “ A Chorus Line”
8. “Oh! Calcutta!”

What is the best Broadway show of all time?

Top Ten Best Broadway Shows Ever Made

1. Hamilton. The story of the man on the ten dollar bill has been Broadway’s number one smash hit since its release.
2. The Producers.
3. The Phantom of the Opera.
4. The Book of Mormon.
5. Les Miserables.
6. West Side Story.
7. Wicked.
8. Kinky Boots.

How much does it cost to see a Broadway show?

Broadway shows offer tickets at many different price points. Regular Price tickets generally range from $20 to $175. You can expect to pay higher prices for the best seats to hit shows on weekend nights.

Why did the Broadway Theatre in Westchester close?

The Westchester Broadway Theatre has closed it’s doors after 46 years of business due to COVID 19. The work that WBT has done over the years has been truly historic and will go down in history, not only in Westchester, but in the theatre industry as New York’s longest running Equity theatre.

Which is the longest running Broadway Theatre in New York?

The Westchester Broadway Theatre (WBT) is the longest running year-round Equity theatre in the state of New York, with a 44-year history of over 200 main-stage productions and nearly 1000 Monday/Tuesday special events and concerts. Thank you. TripAdvisor has been notified.

Why is the Broadway Theatre in Elmsford NY closing?

The musical theater showcase was a victim of the ongoing new coronavirus pandemic. After 46 years, the Westchester Broadway Theatre has closed its doors. (Shutterstock) ELMSFORD, NY — The Westchester Broadway Theatre announced it will be closing its doors — because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

When is Kinky Boots playing at Westchester Broadway?

We booked “All Shook Up” for March 15; “Cinderella” for June 14 and “9 to 5” for August 16, 2020. When “All Shook Up” was postponed due to the virus, we were able to book “Kinky Boots” for September 27, 2020.