Broadway theaters will no longer require masks for patrons starting in July, another indicator that the entertainment industry is back to normal after the epidemic.
The Broadway League said on Tuesday that masks will no longer be required as of the beginning of next month, signaling yet another relaxation of dress standards. Broadway theaters began removing the need for patrons to provide evidence of immunization in May.
According to a statement from the League, which represents Broadway producers, the updated policy would “be revisited on a monthly basis as we continue to monitor the science.” According to the article, audiences are still urged to wear masks when they see a film. The mask prohibition has long been a source of concern for producers who fear a drop in ticket sales.
When the Actors’ Equity Association, which represents more than 51,000 performers and stage managers, learned of this development, they immediately took action.