When is broadway dark

Thousands of actors, dancers, musicians and backstage crew were thrown out of work when Broadway theaters closed. The target date for reopening is currently June 1, although that date may slip.

Live theater is one of the last sectors to come back after the pandemic because of the challenges of social distancing for actors on stage, for crews backstage, and for audiences in cramped seating in old buildings. New York City has begun relaxing pandemic restrictions in recent weeks due to a fall in coronavirus cases and an increase in supplies of vaccines. A few years ago, a scheduling change known as "Tuesdays at 7" took effect over most of Broadway, in the hopes of encouraging people who don't want to stay out too late to see shows on Tuesday evenings.

Many shows eventually went back to the regular 8pm curtain, while many have not, so if you're seeing a Tuesday night performance, be extra careful to check whether it is at 7pm or 8pm. On occasion, especially if the play is really long, performances will start earlier than the standard 8pm curtain, usually at 7 or pm.

Or, occasionally, a matinee may even be at an odd time like pm. Because Sunday is such a popular day at theaters for both tourists and locals, many Broadway shows have tried to make the most of it by adding an evening performance. Sunday night shows usually begin at 7 or pm. Monday is traditionally the "dark" day on Broadway, when theaters are closed so that performers and staff can have a day off.

But some shows try to take advantage of the lack of competition that day by adding a Monday night performance. These are usually at 8pm. This is more of an Off-Broadway thing, but some shows will have a late night performance. These are generally at around 10pm on a Friday or Saturday. Facebook Twitter Reddit Email. View All NYC news never sleeps. Get the Gothamist Daily newsletter and don't miss a moment. Terms By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms.

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