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Broadway Cancels Shows Amid Blizzard Fury
23 Feb
Summary
- Broadway theaters canceled Monday performances due to a major winter storm.
- Heavy snowfall in New York City prompted early closures on Sunday.
- Five specific Broadway productions were affected by the cancellations.
Broadway theaters announced the cancellation of all performances scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026. This decision stems from a significant winter storm that has brought heavy snowfall to New York City.
Theaters on the Great White Way began dimming their lights early on Sunday to proactively reduce travel ahead of the anticipated dangerous weather conditions.
Monday is typically a dark day for Broadway, offering performers a respite. However, this upcoming Monday's cancellations extend to five specific productions: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "Chicago," "Every Brilliant Thing," "The Great Gatsby," and "Six."
The Broadway League, representing theater owners and producers, stated that ongoing blizzard impacts and local travel restrictions necessitated the consensus to cancel Monday evening's performances.
