Broadway's Long-Awaited Return: Lee Seymour / Theater Producer, Writer, Senior Contributor for Forbes Magazine

In September, 18-months after the coronavirus caused NYC theaters to shut down, the lights of Broadway will shine again as shows finally begin to reopen. Supporting thousands of workers, economically the industry took a big hit. Yet despite challenges, people found ways to continue their creative output and some productions found success online. While companies are thrilled to return to the stage, can Broadway safely welcome audiences back? We asked producer and writer Lee Seymour for his insights.