STOMP's Morristown Shows Postponed 1 Year Due To COVID Concerns

MORRISTOWN, NJ — STOMP halted its tour, including shows in Morristown, because of COVID-19 concerns. The percussion group had shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Mayo Performing Arts Center.

The theater's box office will reach out to ticket holders about their options. The venue rescheduled the shows for Jan. 6-7, 2023, and will relaunch the shows in the future.

Theaters such as the Mayo Performing Arts Center have faced financial obstacles throughout the pandemic because of closures and capacity requirements. MPAC reopened September 2020 at limited capacity. The venue returned to full-capacity shows last September. Read more: Mayo Performing Arts Center Returning To Full Capacity — Soon

MPAC joined dozens of theaters in New Jersey for the "Opening Night, Opening Right" safety campaign, which includes certain requirements for vaccination or negative testing among audience members. All patrons 12 and older attending a performance must show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test — a PCR or rapid antigen test administered by a medical professional or pharmacy. See guidelines here.

Read more: Mayo Performing Arts Center To Require Proof Of Vaccination

Face coverings are also required and can only be removed while actively eating or drinking. Mayor Tim Dougherty instituted a mask mandate Dec. 24 by executive order. The mandate applies to all Morristown businesses and venues open to the public. Read more: Mask Mandate Returns To Morristown Amid COVID Spike

See more local resources:

• Looking for a COVID test? Here's what to know about Morristown's local testing centers.
• Booster shots are available around Greater Morristown. Here's where to find them.

Although most people with COVID-19 get better within weeks of the illness, some experience conditions known as long COVID or long-haul COVID, according to the CDC. Learn more about long COVID at the CDC's post-COVID conditions page.

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