Ticket Sales Poor, Stratford Festival Puts 30 Perfs ‘On Hold’

“Thumped by the uncertain economy, Ontario’s Stratford Shakespeare Festival has removed 31 performances from the season’s schedule. One April performance of West Side Story has been officially cancelled, while 30 other performances that were selling poorly are ‘on hold’ as the festival’s administration waits to see if ticket sales pick up and economic conditions improve. Ticket sales are down 15 per cent from last year at this time.”