Overview
- Late Saturday, the Broadway League told audiences that most New York shows were scheduled to perform on Sunday despite the storm.
- Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin canceled Sunday performances with refunds and said they plan to resume their regular schedule on Tuesday.
- Additional cancellations were announced across the day, including Ragtime, MJ, and Off-Broadway’s Heathers, while many other productions pressed on and promoted same-day deals.
- Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and New Jersey Transit suspended much service from 2 p.m., raising concerns for workers’ safe commutes.
- Performers publicly criticized the decision to keep shows running, reported calling out and split-track coverage, and said Actors’ Equity was not promptly addressing safety concerns.