Wax said he hoped that if the British government did order the show’s closure, it would be for only two or three weeks. “I’d need to start laying off staff in October if I don’t get shows back on.”Wax said he would make a “reasonable weekly profit” if the run sold out. But he said he was keenly aware of the risks of trying to restart the show during a pandemic. The choreography for one song will be rejigged so that the wives are not singing directly at one another, Wax said. Cast members will probably be tested weekly during the run, although that will depend on government guidance and the availability of tests.

Source: New York Times September 14, 2020 08:26 UTC