Broadway is one of the most well-loved platforms for those who enjoy the very best in musical entertainment. Those who are going to take in a Broadway show have high expectations. One of which is that the show they are intending on seeing will be performing with no setbacks. However, everyone understands that there may be special circumstances that could prevent or delay a performance. The general audiences may accept this, but the performers don’t.
A Blackout Doesn’t Mean A Shutout
Those who were in Manhattan for the latest blackout fully expected that the much-anticipated shows they had planned on seeing would be a “no go”. Not so though because something very special took place instead.
The Evacuation
Many theater-goers had already arrived and taken their seats about to enjoy performances provided by casts such as Hadestown, Hamilton, Rock of Ages and Come From Away. The gloom of the darkness of the power outage immediately set in but also the instant disappointment of missing out on some great shows as the Broadway Theatres were being evacuated.
Light in the Darkness
The casts of the scheduled shows were not about to let their audiences down. Instead of retreating to their dressing rooms, they flocked to the streets with the intent that the “show must go on.”
Not From the Rooftops But From The Windows
The Hamilton cast were not going to let their audience down either. Where there is a will, there is away. Not able to perform on stage didn’t stop this cast as they sang from the windows of the Rogers Theatre.
The Real Meaning of the Show Must Go On
The phrase “the show must go on” dates back to the 19th century. It was coined during the time of circuses. If an animal was to escape or a performer was injured, the show would not come to a halt. Instead, the ringmaster would entertain the audience until a new act was ready. It became a very popular term and is today used in different contexts.
The Show Must Go On
What took place during the Manhattan darkness was just one of many examples of how those committed to the entertainment industry perform. The song “The Show Must Go On” written by Brian May is a true testament of this. It was a tribute to Freddy Mercury who was dying of aids.
Forming a Bond
Manhattan should be proud of the way that everyone came together and the different casts and other theatrical groups set a prime example of this. The Come From Away Cast posted on Twitter how important it is to come together in times of darkness.
Music Lightens the Mood
There may have been some dark streets in Manhattan, but dark moods were lifted for those who were in the vicinity of Carnegie Hall had their spirits lifted as the Choir took to the streets to continue their performance.
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