'We're In A Crisis': Even as pandemic fades, CT theater exec

As the pandemic continues to fade and most Connecticut theaters lift COVID-19 restrictions, there’s a major question on the minds’ of many performance house CEOs: Are audiences returning?

The answer is: “Yes, but … .”

Yes, but not at pre-pandemic levels.

Yes, but season ticket sales — known in the theater industry as subscriptions — are still significantly down.

Yes, but the federal financial support to weather the drop-off is running out.

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