The Broadway decision stems from Cuomo's decision to ban gatherings with 500 people or more, beginning on Friday. For facilities with occupancy of 500 or fewer, their legal capacity will now be capped at 50%, per Cuomo's tweet on the subject.

"For Broadway theaters in Manhattan, these rules will go into effect at 5pm TODAY," Cuomo tweeted, meaning Thursday, March 12. "We have already spoken to the theaters about these new measures and they agreed."

For Broadway theaters in Manhattan, these rules will go into effect at 5pm TODAY.

We have already spoken to the theaters about these new measures and they agreed.

- Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 12, 2020

While Broadway theaters are no longer holding performances, many off-Broadway performances, which have a seating capacity of less than 500 people by definition, will continue running, though will exist under the new occupancy regulations.


While seeing live theater or participating in larger cultural events may be unavailable right now, the hope is that this social distancing will help stop the spread of the coronavirus. At least, for now, there's always Netflix.

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