TKTS Reported to be Down by More Than 20% as Broadway Feels the Strike

  Reporting on the effects thus far of the NYC Transit strike on Broadway, Variety notes that reports have TKTS down over 20% as well as an eroding audience, especially for the Wednesday matinees. Historically, this is one of the busiest weeks for Broadway, making it an unfortunate time for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows alike. Off-Broadway shows have been noted to be suffering more than their Broadway counterparts, but overall the volume of exchanges and no-shows is said to have greatly increased.

Broadway shows will continue on a regular performance schedule during the transit work stoppage.

"Broadway has a long tradition of performing even during the most difficult circumstances, and we look forward to continuing in that tradition during this transit work stoppage," commented Jed Bernstein, President of The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. "As was the case during the 1980 transit strike, 'the show will go on' and we will continue to do everything that we can to ensure that our performers and production staffs can get to work safely and on time, hopefully playing to full houses."

There are tickets available for all of the current Broadway shows. For tickets, Broadway fans are encouraged to call Telecharge or Ticketmaster, order online, or drop by theatre box offices close to curtain time for cancellations.

All ticketholders are encouraged to leave extra time for safe travel to the theatre. Ticketholders who are unable to get to the theatre for a performance during the strike, can exchange tickets at the point of sale for another date. However, refunds will not be offered.

"Most New York venues are within walking or taxi distance of Penn Station and Grand Central Station, and commuter trains into these stations will not be affected," states the Telecharge website. Ticketmaster, too, is following the same policy.

Please visit www.livebroadway.com for additional information. For tickets, visit www.telecharge.com or www.ticketmaster.com.