Broadway is back with expanded entry rules for theatergoers

New entry rules for Broadway shows in New York City will require families to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations.

If you want to get through those doors, you need to know about the latest rules.

All attendees of the Broadway show have to show proof of vaccine by January 29. They need to have received their second shot of the dual vaccine or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two weeks before the show.

Guests who are less than 14 days out from their last vaccine dose must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance.

New York residents can present their proof of vaccination through the Excelsior Pass if they so choose, but only if they're from a World Health Organization or FDA-approved dose. This applies to vaccine certificates from visitors. A valid photo ID is required for anyone over the age of 18.

Guests under the age of five must be accompanied by an adult. They have to present a negative COVID-19 test to enter Broadway venues.

"The Lion King" was one of the shows that had to be canceled.

Only guests over the age of 11 are required to present proof of vaccinations. The Key to NYC policy requires proof of vaccine or a negative test to enter most public venues in the city for children over the age of five.

If you're going to see a show soon, you should have your official vaccination certificate, photo ID and face mask. The new rules are expected to be in place through April 2022, before another review.

A number of Broadway shows canceled performances in December due to a surge in Omicron cases. Many shows are back on after giving staff time to recover and complete their isolation requirements. Mrs. Doubtfire is taking a break until March 15 after being canceled in December.

Some shows made it out of the surge unscathed. Jagged Little Pill won't be coming back to New York City in the foreseeable future. It was forced to close when Omicron hit and has no plans to reopen as it prepares to tour Australia later this year. They told the New York Times that they hope to bring the musical back to the Broadway stage once the current crisis is over.

The Broadway shows canceled their performances because of the breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

Noam Galai.

If you are going to New York, you should know that both the city and state have requirements for COVID-19.

Unless a venue has a vaccine mandate, New York state requires masks to be worn in indoor places.

New York City requires proof of vaccination at many places.