The first play since the coronavirus outbreak shut down Broadway theaters in New York City in March 2020 opened Wednesday, with vaccinations and masks required for theatergoers.
The play "Pass Over", a modern twist on "Waiting for Godot", was sold out for its opening at the August Wilson Theatre in Manhattan.
It is written by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu and centers around the tale of two young Black men who stand for hours at a street corner praying that a miracle will come their way.
The audiences, actors, stage crew, and theater staff are required to be fully vaccinated and masks must be worn for shows, which will take place at 100% capacity audiences.
Most Broadway shows, including huge musicals such as "Hamilton", "The Lion King", and Wicked", are set to reopen in September.
Rocker Bruce Springsteen's one-man show "Springsteen on Broadway" kicked off the comeback in June with a limited run.
In a statement, director Danya Taymor stated that the play cast and crew have followed safety protocols rigorously.
She added that they were all wearing masks, including the audience, noting: "So even in terms of the coronavirus, it feels safe and solid,".
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