The theater declined to identify the employee’s job. The theater has been operating at 50-percent capacity and requiring its guests to wear masks while not eating or drinking. “So that’s just another layer of precaution that we’ve put on our cast members so they can protect both themselves and our guests,” Prather said. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. A previous news release called it “a technology that deactivates harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses and more.”. Certainly a place to go. Broadway Palm's box office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Beat the crowds on this tour and enjoy a personal encounter with this New York landmark. "To protect the employee, we are not comfortable with giving more information on his/her exact position," Vogt said. In addition to other precautions still in place, which include masks, temperature checks, deep cleaning and operating at 50 percent capacity, Prather said performers will also wear face shields. This is the third time Broadway Palm has closed during the pandemic. Videos, Tickets, and Mamma Mia! "In order to get all of our employees accurately tested, we felt it was imperative to our staff and customers to pause operations until we were as certain as possible that it was safe.". Broadway Palm's "Mamma Mia!" FORT MYERS, Fla. – “Mamma Mia” is back on the stage at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre after temporarily closing their doors after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The Fort Myers theater made the decision Monday to cancel this week's shows, which had been scheduled to resume Wednesday, said theater marketing director Melissa Vogt. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about.

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This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Over 60 million people around the world have fallen in love with the charming story, the delightful characters and the timeless ABBA music.

I would rate it as one of the best I have ever seen. “This decision was made after learning an employee tested positive for COVID-19,” the theater said in a news release Thursday. The previous closures were due to rising COVID-19 cases in Southwest Florida.

Tables and seating rearranged to allow for social distancing. Ou teachers ask us to dress really chic (we finally look so dumb around people wearing casual jeans.. don't need to say the teachers we're kinda having fun about us) but, the show was just amazing. “While this employee did not have contact with any customers, Broadway Palm made the decision to cancel performances out of an abundance of caution to ensure no other employees have been exposed.”. Broadway Palm has 'paused' this week's performances of 'Mamma Mia!' Renee Reid, Kate Turner and Shannon Connolly in a scene from Broadway Palm's "Mamma Mia!" Read or Share this story: https://www.news-press.com/story/entertainment/2020/10/08/broadway-palm-cancels-mamma-mia-temporarily-after-employee-gets-covid-19/5926428002/, Broadway Palm reopens in Fort Myers next week with Dean Martin show, Broadway Palm cancels 'Sound of Music' in Fort Myers over coronavirus concerns, Top 10 things to do this weekend in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Florida Rep announces virtual season: 'Clue,' 'The Laramie Project' and more, Fort Myers actor blasts off in Disney+ series 'The Right Stuff', Ten films from the 10th annual Fort Myers Film Fest, Broadway Palm pauses 'Mamma Mia!' Broadway Palm has canceled this week's performances of the musical "Mamma Mia!" You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.

It was absolutely fantastic and lots of fun, especially all the dancing and singing!!! Broadway Palm announced the news Thursday after The News-Press contacted them about the canceled shows.

And sanitizer stations throughout the building. The BEST source for Mamma Mia! Admittance isn't allowed for anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher. A must see...well, now in London! You will need to register before adding a comment. *, From the moment the show begins, it instantly draws you in. We sang all the songs and even the security guard start dancing *whuut? (Photo: Special to The News-Press). "Mamma Mia!" It probably always will! Attendants serving food at the hot buffets with a choice of salad and soup served at the tables. Temperature checks for everyone entering the building. 235 West 44th Street - The Broadhurst Theatre 235 W 44th St, New York City, NY 10036, This is truly a great musical.

All employees must provide a negative COVID-19 test before being allowed to return to work, Vogt said. Please be polite. on Broadway Reviews: 4.5/5 Please choose a different date. on Broadway, New York City: Address, Phone Number, Mamma Mia! If You Like Mamma Mia, You Might Also Like... Broadway Musical Home Broadway tickets, merchandise, music, videos, and all the news, reviews, and information you want about Broadway musicals, people, theatres, awards, and production rights at your home for all things Broadway. “Really out of an abundance of caution, we just thought it was in the best interest of both our employees and also our guests that if we did have one positive test, it would be best to take a little break,” Prather said. after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the dinner theater announced Thursday. after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. still ran, I went to see it 3 times, and would have gone many more if I lived less than 4 hours away!! Broadway Palm presents the international hit sensation and its number one selling show of all time “MAMMA MIA!” playing now through Nov. 14.

The employee had shared the positive COVID results that morning. (Photo: Special to The News-Press). Read more: Broadway Palm cancels 'Sound of Music' in Fort Myers over coronavirus concerns, Connect with this reporter: Charles Runnells (Facebook), @charlesrunnells (Twitter), @crunnells1 (Instagram).

Through ABBA’s greatest hits, “MAMMA MIA!” tells the story […] after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the dinner theater announced Thursday.

The theater characterized the move as a 'pause' in the show's run. Know the show the story the sentiment and the songs but what makes this show so popular is that it gets everyone out of their seats! Went their few years ago and many of my friends (students group) expect to have something boring for elderly. Broadway Palm has canceled this week's performances of the musical "Mamma Mia!" I would recommend it to anyone coming to New York as a must see.

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