12. July 13, 2019 Blackout

Time lapse video of the 2019 blackout by @nyc_timescape

Following a Saturday evening power outage on July 13, 2019, more than 20 Broadway shows were cancelled on the west side of Broadway. Con Edison noted that 42,000 customers were affected by the power outage, which impacted performances of shows like “Hadestown,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and “Hamilton.” Shows on the east side of Broadway went on as scheduled. All matinee and evening performances on Sunday went on as scheduled.