According to Reuters, many theatergoers were not allowed entrance into Times Square-area Broadway shows Saturday, thanks to a bomb scare in the area. Times Square was evacuated in the evening, after a sports utility vehicle was found smoking. (Police put out the fire; The New York Times reports the vehicle contained explosives, gasoline, propane, and burned wires.) Some shows that might have been affected are Next To Normal, which is located on 45th St., and The Lion King, which is located in a theater close to the vehicle in question. Reuters reports some shows were able to go on — as some theatergoers were allowed into the vicinity, but others were blocked from entrance later in the evening. At this time, it’s not known which shows were affected, or canceled. ABC News reports some theaters were evacuated, and in one theater, audience members were not permitted to leave due to the scare.
UPDATE: The NYPD has confirmed with the Wall Street Journal that the SUV contained a car bomb with three propane tanks and two gas tanks.
Scary! Although theatergoers, especially tourists, may be upset at missing their show, it’s better to be safe.
oh man. ghastly scary. Good work by the New York fire and police and anyone else involved in averting a tragedy.
Why do pathetic losers like to ruin great things for others.
Because the only thing they know in life is hate.
Yikes… I’m sure most people were compliant throughout the confusion, but there were likely some who thought seeing the Lion King was more important than their safety.
You have to wonder why it took this long for something like this to happen in NYC. Sadly, I’m sure it won’t be the last time. Scary times for sure
I was in Time square 2 weeks ago, as a french tourist ! All I want to tell you is that scary event won’t stop me to go to NYC I love so much !!
That’s a bit scary to theater goers,because safety comes first.
But no one can stop theater lovers to go and see a movie.