Saturday, stagehands for 27 Broadway shows went on strike. Lots of tourists planning to catch a performance showed up in the Big Apple to find the theaters closed. (See this story.)
Promises of refunds from ticket vendors can only go so far toward making folks who spent hundreds on airfare or gas and lodging feel better about their bad luck. For many, a trip to New York City to see a Broadway show is a special occasion, a birthday gift or long-awaited trip. For some, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
A handful of shows, such as the popular "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" aren't affected by the strike, but check before you go (click here for up-to-date info on shows canceled and those that are still on). If you already bought a ticket for an upcoming show, call the ticketing venue for refund information.
Anyone planning a trip? Was anyone in NYC this weekend for a show and got disappointed? Post a comment.
I am, hopefully, going to NYC this Sunday to see a show. Even though it isn't really a "once in a lifetime" trip, since I have been to NYC many times and seen many shows, I can still see how saddened people would be since Broadway trips are usually special events that are planned months in advance. I am more frustrated,than anything, because I will have to wait until Saturday night to see if I'm going to be able to see the show on Sunday.
What are you going to see? What's your favorite Broadway show so far?
There are still 4 seats left on the bus trip to NYC on 12/15 (benefits the American Cancer Society). The strike won't affect our trip, but I'm pretty sure it will end before December.
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