In pics: Broadway returns after 18-month coronavirus shutdown

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Published on Sept 16, 2021 02:14 pm IST

Theatre lovers celebrated the return of some of Broadways biggest musicals on Tuesday after an 18-month coronavirus shutdown, a landmark moment in New York's post-pandemic recovery.

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Broadway theatres have been gradually re-opening throughout September but Tuesday heralds the collective return of some of its most popular shows. ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Chicago’ were all resuming performances, to the delight, and relief, of the industry and theatre lovers.(REUTERS)

Published on Sept 16, 2021 02:14 pm IST

Broadway theatres have been gradually re-opening throughout September but Tuesday heralds the collective return of some of its most popular shows. ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Chicago’ were all resuming performances, to the delight, and relief, of the industry and theatre lovers.(REUTERS)

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Theatergoers applaud the return of "The Lion King" to Broadway, at the Minskoff Theatre.(AP)

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Theatergoers applaud the return of "The Lion King" to Broadway, at the Minskoff Theatre.(AP)

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People wait to attend the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ after showing their vaccination cardsat the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York, as the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time returns after being dark for 18 months due the coronavirus pandemic. (AFP)

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People wait to attend the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ after showing their vaccination cardsat the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York, as the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time returns after being dark for 18 months due the coronavirus pandemic. (AFP)

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People attending the play ‘The Lion King’ arrive at the door as numerous Broadway shows re-open on September 14, 2021 in New York City.  (AFP)

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People attending the play ‘The Lion King’ arrive at the door as numerous Broadway shows re-open on September 14, 2021 in New York City. (AFP)

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People wait in the audience at the Broadway musical 'Hamilton' as the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time returns after 18 months in the dark due the coronavirus pandemic.(AFP)

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People wait in the audience at the Broadway musical 'Hamilton' as the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time returns after 18 months in the dark due the coronavirus pandemic.(AFP)

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People show their vaccination cards as they wait to attend the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton'  at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York, as the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time returns after 18 months in the dark due the coronavirus pandemic. (AFP)

Published on Sept 16, 2021 02:14 pm IST

People show their vaccination cards as they wait to attend the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton' at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York, as the highest grossing Broadway musical of all time returns after 18 months in the dark due the coronavirus pandemic. (AFP)

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People attending the play ‘The Lion King’ show proof of vaccination at the door as numerous Broadway shows re-open on September 14 in New York City. (AFP)

Published on Sept 16, 2021 02:14 pm IST

People attending the play ‘The Lion King’ show proof of vaccination at the door as numerous Broadway shows re-open on September 14 in New York City. (AFP)

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Attendees wait for the start of the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.(AFP)

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Attendees wait for the start of the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.(AFP)

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People wait to attend the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ after showing their vaccination cards at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.(AFP)

Published on Sept 16, 2021 02:14 pm IST

People wait to attend the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ after showing their vaccination cards at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.(AFP)

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Actors greet the audience at the Richard Rogers theater during curtain call of the first return performance of ‘Hamilton’ as Broadway shows begin to re-open to live audiences after being closed for more than a year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City. (REUTERS)

Published on Sept 16, 2021 02:14 pm IST

Actors greet the audience at the Richard Rogers theater during curtain call of the first return performance of ‘Hamilton’ as Broadway shows begin to re-open to live audiences after being closed for more than a year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City. (REUTERS)

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