Health & Safety FAQs

Fall 2023

Our key audience safety protocols are outlined below to help you plan ahead for your visit. We will continue to follow the latest advisories from our health and government officials, and these policies are subject to change as circumstances evolve and/or with their guidance. The most up-to-date information will always be found here and ticket holders will be proactively notified of any policy changes for the shows they are attending. Please reach out to contact@arsnovanyc.com with any specific questions you might have.

We welcome and encourage mask-wearing to protect yourself and others. However, as mask mandates have lifted and city, state and federal guidelines have changed, we will not be requiring them at most performances.

We no longer require proof of vaccination, but we strongly encourage all audience members to get vaccinated and boosted in accordance with public health guidelines.

Yes! For (pray), we will offer a mask-required performance on Wednesday, September 27 @ 7PM for those individuals who are more comfortable attending a performance at which everyone is masked. Bars Nova will be closed for that performance and all patrons and front of house staff in attendance will be required to remain masked throughout the performance.

Additionally, all of our one-night shows will be live streamed on Ars Nova Supra, our streaming platform. For only $15 a month, you can watch every show in our one-night lineup live and on-demand. Learn more about Ars Nova Supra by clicking here.

We’ve upgraded the ventilation and air filtration in all of our spaces to meet or exceed the highest standards set by public health officials and our theatrical unions.

Our staff will clean and sanitize the theater and common areas and we’ll continue to provide hand sanitizer for your personal use.

Signage is posted in all spaces encouraging washing or sanitizing hands frequently.

We ask that you stay home if you aren’t feeling well or are awaiting the results of a COVID test. Please let us know prior to your ticketed performance, and we will work with you to find a solution if you’re unable to attend.

Still have questions? Reach out to us at contact@arsnovanyc.com and we'll help you out!