On Friday, Aug. 26, with Irene predicted to make a direct hit on New York City, members of The Broadway League made the decision to cancel all performances Aug. 27-28, owing to the fact that mass transit was being suspended by the city starting noon Saturday, Aug. 27.
No power outages, flooding or wind damage to Broadway theatres have been reported.
There are 23 attractions playing on Broadway at the moment. Broadway's traditional Tuesday-Sunday scheduled will be up and running as usual starting Aug. 30.
Here are the six Broadway shows that will perform Aug. 29:
Chicago, 8 PM at the Ambassador Theatre
Hair, 7 PM at the St. James Theatre
Mamma Mia!, 8 PM at the Winter Garden
The Phantom of the Opera, 8 PM at the Majestic Theatre
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, 8 PM at the Palace Theatre
Rock of Ages, 8 PM at the Helen Hayes Theatre Since mass transit resumed on Aug. 29, it's likely that Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway shows (as well as concerts and cabaret shows) that are scheduled for Monday are also still going forward, but check with point of purchase to make sure.
For those who had tickets for Broadway shows that were cancelled due to the storm, information is below. For inquiries about refunds and exchanges for other event, check at point of purchase.
REFUND AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION FOR BROADWAY
If tickets were purchased via Telecharge or Ticketmaster via phone or online: Your credit card will be refunded automatically within 7-10 business days. For any issues, please contact the customer service information included with your tickets. Please have your Order Number/Confirmation Number handy. Original tickets need not be retained.
If tickets were purchased at the box office: Return your original tickets to the theatre's box office. You have the option of receiving a full refund to the original method of payment or exchanging your tickets for an alternate date of your choice, subject to availability.
If tickets were purchased as part of a group: Contact your Group Sales Agent for more information regarding refunds or exchanges. Original tickets should be retained until you contact the Group Sales Agent.
If tickets were purchased through any other sales channel: Return to the original point of purchase for more information. If you have your tickets in hand, please retain them for a refund or exchange.
Read our earlier coverage of how Broadway was impacted by Hurricane Irene.
