The 74th Annual Tony Awards have officially been postponed as the coronavirus imperils Broadway
The 74th Annual Tony Awards have officially been postponed, according to a representative.
Originally slated for June 7, Broadway’s biggest night will now be held “at a later date,” pending the re-opening of New York theaters. The decision was long-expected by the industry, with the only question being whether the awards would be cancelled outright instead. The Great White Way shut down completely two weeks ago under an order for Governor Andrew Cuomo, with a tentative re-opening date of April 13, four weeks later.
, that date is wildly in doubt. Broadway relies on congregation, and as long as New Yorkers are forbidden, there’s nothing producers can do. The lack of specific rescheduling information from the Tonys reflects that uncertainty. The coronavirus’s impact on live entertainment has been profound. According to the most recent study by the industry’s trade organization, Broadway supports over 87,000 jobs, and represents a yearly economic impact of over $12.6 billion, both in direct revenue and ancillary business, like restaurants and hotels. Last year, more people attended a Broadway show than the spectatorship of all 10 major New York and New Jersey sports teams combined.
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