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o enhance the safety of theater-
goers, performers and employees, 
Broadway In Detroit announces new 
health and safety protocols for the 2021-
2022 season. To be admitted, audience 
members must show proof of full COVID-
19 vaccination (second dose received at 
least 14 days prior) with government-issued 
ID or proof of a negative COVID-19 test 
taken within 72 hours of the performance 
date. Additionally, masks must be worn 
inside the theater by all patrons and event 
staff regardless of vaccination status.
Anyone who does not comply with 
these protocols may be asked to leave the 
venue without entitlement to a refund. 
This policy, which follows guidelines 
currently in place in Broadway theaters 
and other performance venues across the 
country, applies to all Broadway In Detroit 

venues, including the Fisher Theatre, the 
Detroit Opera House and Music Hall.
Ticket purchasers will receive an 
emailed copy of the Broadway In Detroit 
Health & Safety Guide, which is also avail-
able on BroadwayInDetroit.com and at the 
Fisher Theatre box office.
In addition, all Broadway In Detroit 
venues have made these enhancements: 
• Upgraded HVAC systems with MERV 
13 filters 
• Increased cleaning and disinfecting 
protocols 
• Sanitizing stations throughout each 
building
• Cashless payment options such as 
debit/credit cards and mobile pay. 
“We are really excited to welcome 
audiences back to the theater, but we 
cannot open our doors unless we can 
provide a safe and healthy environment 
for audiences, performers and staff,” said 
Al Lichtenstein, executive director for 
Broadway In Detroit. 
“The overwhelming majority of theater 
patrons across the country have warmly 
welcomed these kind of safety protocols. 
We feel most of our guests will respond 
the same.” 

AMY BOYLE 2019

Broadway In Detroit 
adopts stringent 
COVID protocols.

RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

44 | OCTOBER 7 • 2021 

ARTS&LIFE
THEATER
Safety First

Broadway In Detroit 
2021-2022 Season

Rent 25th Anniversary Tour, Oct. 
19-24, 2021, Fisher Theatre; Pretty 
Woman: The Musical,” Nov. 2-14, 
2021, Fisher; Hadestown, Nov. 
23-Dec. 5, 2021, Fisher; Jersey 
Boys, Dec. 12-18, Music Hall; 
What the Constitution Means To 
Me, Dec. 14, 2021- Jan. 2, 2022, 
Fisher; Beautiful-The Carole King 
Musical, Jan. 4-9, 2022, Fisher; 
Hairspray, Jan. 18-30, 2022, 
Fisher; Disney’s The Lion King, 
Dates TBA, Detroit Opera House; 
An Officer and A Gentleman, Feb. 
1-13, 2022, Fisher; Summer: The 
Donna Summer Musical, March 
8-20, 2022, Fisher; and Ain’t Too 
Proud-The Life and Times of the 
Temptations, Aug. 9-28, 2022, 
Detroit Opera House.
For information about pur-
chasing tickets, group sales, 
season subscriptions or cur-
rent health and safety pro-
tocols, call (313) 872-1000 or 
visit BroadwayInDetroit.com.

The cast of Rent 25th Anniversary Tour, coming Oct. 19-24 to the Fisher Theatre

