Thousands Of People Crowded The Streets During NYC's Blackout. Then The Music Began
July 15, 2019
A power shortage forced thousands of people into the streets of Manhattan early Saturday evening. There were mandatory building evacuations.
Then the music began.
The Millenial Choirs and Orchestra was scheduled to play at Carnegie Hall. They performed on the street instead.
As did many other Broadway shows scheduled for Saturday evening...
More proof NYC is the best city in the world. Blackout hits, @hadestown takes the show to the sidewalk. (Via @misskimizzo) pic.twitter.com/eZLfJLTuSM
— Alex Kantrowitz (@Kantrowitz) July 14, 2019
The cast of @WaitressMusical entertaining stalled theatergoers outside during the NYC blackout. (via @meganrgaffney) #Blackout #NYCBlackout pic.twitter.com/vLLnAcKV8D
— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) July 14, 2019
How @RockOfAges handled the #NYCblackout, tonight! The show must go on, right?! 🤘🏼🎸 pic.twitter.com/ixsWsjOnL8
— Michael Mahany (@MichaelMahany) July 14, 2019
Civilians also stepped up and helped direct traffic.
Thank you to these INCREDBILE NEW YORKERS. Directing traffic to help keep everyone safe during the #blackoutnyc #blackout pic.twitter.com/1h0WgMuQCF
— Charlie Halsey (@charliephalsey) July 14, 2019
It was humanity at its finest.
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