Long Wharf Theatre Canceling Performances of The Chinese Lady

New Haven, CT -

Dear Friends of Long Wharf,

Like so many of you, Long Wharf Theatre has witnessed COVID-19 spread from an isolated outbreak to a distressing global pandemic. We recognize the growing concerns and have elected to discontinue our production of The Chinese Lady. We view the prospect of pressing forward as irresponsible and are committed to prioritizing the wellbeing of our community.

As a nonprofit arts organization, weighing whether to cancel performances has been a challenging experience—but your safety is our top priority. We will offer free ticket exchanges into our final show of the 2019/20 season, The Great Leap (May 6-31), or you may donate the value of your tickets back to Long Wharf Theatre as a tax-deductible donation. We would be so grateful if you would also consider making a charitable contribution to help us continue operating through this unprecedented crisis.

Most importantly, there is a great amount of fear and confusion surrounding COVID-19. Our thoughts are with the many affected across the globe. We are acutely aware of our theatre’s power to gather dissimilar communities to experience transformative storytelling. It is with a heavy heart that we find ourselves unable to offer our new and longstanding supporters an opportunity to witness the work that was in progress. Long Wharf stands committed to combatting fear by focusing on staying well informed and acting with empathy and compassion.

With our gratitude,
Long Wharf Theatre

To contact the box office call 203-787-4282 or email boxoffice@longwharf.org