Most Broadway Shows Vow Snowstorm Performances (And Not All Performers Warm Up To The News)

As of this snowy New York morning, most Broadway productions are expecting to tough out the state-of-emergency weather, with—so far—only a couple productions (Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin) officially canceling Sunday performances, a situation prompting some actors to express chilliness to the news.

Late Saturday night, The Broadway League, the trade organization representing theater owners and producers, posted an Instagram message saying that “most Broadway shows in New York City are currently scheduled to perform tomorrow (Sunday) as planned,” news that some performers thought was pretty cold.

“Hey @nycmayor @govkathyhochul can you please tell the Broadway league that there’s a literal State Of Emergency and it’s not safe to be forcing the thousands of theatre workers (and ticket holders who can’t cancel because of fine print) to come to shows??” wrote Jenna Bainbridge. who plays Nessarose in Wicked.

Bainbridge’s castmate Danny Quadrino,…