The Broadway League announced the cancellations just before 11 a.m. ET, citing anticipated travel disruptions and existing evening travel bans in surrounding areas.

Officials emphasized safety and urged theatergoers to review refunds or exchanges and stay informed through Playbill and show-specific channels.

Specific cancellations included Stranger Things on Broadway (7:00 PM), & Juliet (6:30 PM), and All Out’s (6:30 PM) performances, with refunds or exchanges arranged through the point of purchase; & Juliet’s 1:00 PM matinee proceeded as planned.

Industry background notes highlight how weather decisions are made, prioritizing safety, coordinating with authorities, and considering whether cast and crew can reach venues.

Decisions are driven by safety and city/state coordination, with Broadway remaining open unless it’s unsafe due to travel bans or emergencies.

A blizzard warning for New York City predicted 1 to 2 feet of snow, prompting Broadway to cancel Sunday evening shows (curtains at 6 p.m. or later) as travel bans and safety concerns mount.

Forecasters warned the storm could be the strongest since 2016, with heavy snow at 1 to 2 inches per hour, 50–60 mph coastal wind gusts, whiteout conditions, and risks of widespread power outages.

Matinees offered snow-sale tickets for remaining performances, such as Bug and The Monsters Off Broadway, while some shows adjusted schedules in response to weather.

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Bug at Samuel J. Friedman and The Monsters Off Broadway at NYC Center offered discounted matinee seats as part of snow-sale efforts.

The Broadway League issued the cancellation framework; individual shows implemented the changes, a rare move likely to result in substantial lost revenue.

Operation Mincemeat initially remained on the schedule for the evening, but later canceled the 7:30 p.m. performance, instead hosting a post-matinee livestream of a full concert from 5:30 p.m.

Audiences were advised to contact their point of purchase for refunds or exchanges and to monitor Playbill and BroadwayWorld for updates through Tuesday.