Almost 97,000 Broadway workers found themselves jobless when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down New York City in March 2020.
At the time, there were 31 productions running, including eight new shows in previews and another eight shows in rehearsals preparing for the spring season.
But the show will go on, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 5 that Broadway is set to reopen on Sept. 14 with the aim of filling theaters to 100% occupancy.
Over the past year, many individuals employed by Broadway shows have had to find other sources of work including Susan Sampliner, the company…
