New York City Cinemas Reopen Today After A Year; What To Expect As Tickets On Sale From ‘Raya’ To ‘Tenet’- Update Deadline 3/6/2021
New York City cinemas sprang back to life on Friday with moviegoers showing confidence in theater safety during Covid-19 and delight in being able to reconnect with a favorite form of entertainment.
At 25% capacity, it’s rough going but after a quiet start to the day many evening shows across the city were sold out, according to theater websites.
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“Theaters are doing very well in the city, generally speaking, and Hollywood is going to be pleased on Monday,” said Joe Masher, president of NATO New York. “It’s a start. We have to start somewhere,” Masher said.