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'Wolverine' Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID, 'The Music Man' cancels shows

New York: “The Music Man”, one of the hottest tickets on Broadway, has cancelled performances through January 1 after star Hugh Jackman tested positive for the coronavirus.
 

The revival of Meredith Willson’s classic musical is struggling to keep its cast and crew healthy at a time when COVID is surging and Omicron is causing breakthrough infections and contributing to record cases in New York City.
 
Sutton Foster, Jackman’s co-star, was forced to miss several performances after coming down with the virus. She will return on January 2.
 
Jackman is expected to resume performances on January 6.
 
In a video posted to social media, Jackman said his case was mild.
 
“My symptoms are like a cold — I have scratchy throat and a bit of a runny nose — but I’m fine,” Jackman said. “And I’m just going to do everything I can to get better ASAP, and as soon as I’m cleared I’ll be back on stage heading to River City.”
 
“Please stay safe, be healthy, be kind,” he added.

 

 

 

 

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“The Music Man” has continued performances even as Foster has been out, with Jackman going viral after he gave an emotional tribute to understudy Kathy Voytko.

 

 

 

 

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On Twitter, the show said all tickets for the canceled performances will be refunded or exchanged at point of purchase.
 
Several Broadway shows have been forced to cancel performances due to breakthrough cases, including “Aladdin,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Hamilton” and “The Lion King.” Other productions such as “Ain’t Too Proud,” “Jagged Little Pill” and “Waitress” have ended their runs early as COVID continues to depress ticket sales and imperil Broadway’s revival, Variety reported. (UNI)


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