Hundreds of nightclubs, music venues, performance spaces and swaths of Broadway itself are at risk of vanishing in New York — bringing down with them one of the central pillars of the city’s economy
And for more than a century, live performance has been the central draw for tourists and residents alike.
Broadway, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center have all announced they are canceling fall programming. Owners of other smaller concert venues and performance spaces say they don’t anticipate resuming in-person shows or events before the spring of next year. While some have experimented with live streaming and other virtual events, that presents a danger for performers, and simulating the live experience has proven difficult if not impossible.
“The impact has been devastating and there’s so much uncertainty, businesses have no idea when they’re going to be able to reopen,” Rigie said. “There’s the economic impact, but nightlife means so much to people culturally.” For other spaces, the question of reopening amid social distancing and capacity restrictions goes beyond the financial challenges.
“The city is facing a budget shortfall but at the same time really needs to prioritize the cultural landmarks that have for decades drawn people to the city and have convinced people to stay in the city,” said Daniel Gallant, executive director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a longtime poetry slam and performance space in the East Village.
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