The set of theatrical spaces on Manhattan's iconic Broadway Street, In New York, announced today that they will extend the closure of all their activity until 30 May 2021.

As reported by various US media, the decision of the "Broadway League" implies that theaters in the Big Apple will be closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The initial closure of activities was decreed on 12 last march, when the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, prohibited all kinds of gatherings of more than 500 people looking to slow down the spread of Covid-19.

At that time there was 31 operational productions, including eight in preview roles and another eight in rehearsals in preparation for their spring launch.

That closure would last until the end of April, but then it lasted until June, later until 6 of September, shortly after until the end of the year and, Finally, now until 30 May 2021.

New York State, and New York City in particular, It was one of the hardest hit places in the United States at the start of the pandemic, with up 11.000 daily cases of contagion in April.

The figures improved considerably and the island of Manhattan began to gradually open different businesses and activities, although the theaters, movie theaters and other types of entertainment venues remain closed.