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Snowstorm Splits Broadway as Disney Cancels and Others Perform

The weekend storm exposed a rift between commercial pressures and worker safety on New York stages.

Overview

  • Roughly 10 of 31 Broadway shows canceled on Sunday after 11.4 inches of snow was reported in Central Park.
  • Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King called off Sunday performances, issued refunds, and are expected to resume on Tuesday.
  • The Broadway League said most shows were scheduled to proceed Sunday, drawing public pushback from performers over safety concerns.
  • New Jersey Transit suspended much service from 2 p.m., while city subways and buses ran, complicating commutes for theater workers.
  • Other cancellations included Ragtime, MJ, and Off-Broadway’s Heathers, as several still-running productions promoted same-day seats and discounts.