Lights, camera, action: Movie theaters, other indoor performance venues in NJ allowed to reopen today

Movie theaters and other indoor performance venues around New Jersey will also be allowed to reopen today, and similar to restaurants, have their own share of guidelines.

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Sep 4, 2020, 10:11 AM

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Updated 1,574 days ago

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Movie theaters and other indoor performance venues around New Jersey will also be allowed to reopen today, and similar to restaurants, have their own share of guidelines.

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Here is the breakdown:

Any particular showing will be limited to 25% capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.

Groups that buy tickets together may sit together, but be six feet away from other groups.

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Customers must wear masks, unless they are eating or drinking.

Some movie theaters throughout the state will not reopen today.

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Many chains and independent cinemas say they didn't have enough time to rehire staff and train workers on the new safety protocols. Movie availability is also a concern.