The 471-day shutdown of Broadway, the longest in its history, ended Saturday night in a way none of us ever expected — with Bruce Springsteen. Fans outside “Springsteen on Broadway” at NYC’s St. James Theatre on June 26, 2021. Stefano GiovanniniBruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa during the return of “Springsteen on Broadway.” Johnny OleksinskiThe Boss greets fans after the show. Stefano GiovanniniThe St. James Theatre empties following Bruce Springsteen’s “Springsteen on Broadway” performance on June 26, 2021. The wondrous night was a welcome reminder that Times Square, Broadway theaters and shows are not meant to be shut down.
