Springsteen on Broadway Returns with COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

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Bruce Springsteen's iconic Broadway show, "Springsteen on Broadway," will resume on June 26, but with a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The show's return will be restricted to patrons who have received FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. New York state residents can also show their Excelsior Pass to gain entry. The exceptions to this policy are for children under 16 who have had a negative COVID-19 test within a certain timeframe. Springsteen expressed enthusiasm for reprising the show, emphasizing its intimate and personal nature.

Key Takeaways:

  • The COVID-19 vaccination mandate for "Springsteen on Broadway" will only accept proof of FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson).
  • All guests, except children under 16 with a negative COVID-19 test, must show vaccination proof via a smartphone or a paper card from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • New York state residents can use their Excelsior Pass to gain entry.
  • Bruce Springsteen's vision for the show includes an intimate setting with the audience, highlighting his storytelling and music.
  • The show will feature Springsteen on acoustic guitar and piano, with some spoken and sung elements.

Statistics:

  • June 26: The scheduled start date for "Springsteen on Broadway" after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Ages 16 and under: The exception for children who do not need to show vaccination proof if they have had a negative COVID-19 test.

Sources:

  • The New York Post (June 18, 2023)