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The coronavirus has once again put a halt on one of Broadway’s most popular shows.
On Sunday,Wickedannounced onTwitterthat several weekend shows for the popular musical have been canceled due to “testing results.” The play shared that performances are set to resume Tuesday, Dec. 7.
Production for the show — which also took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic — was first expected to resume on Sunday following an initial round of cancellations.
“Out of an abundance of caution, based on previous testing results and scheduled absences in the company, today’s performances of Wicked are canceled,” readWicked’s social media statement.
“We apologize for the inconvenience this causes ticket holders, but the safety of our audiences, cast, crew and the entire company remains our top priority.”
All tickets for Sunday’s show were expected to be refunded.
Other broadway shows including:ChicagoandAladdinwere also canceled as a result of COVID-19 after returning in the fall, WNBCreported.
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News of the cancellations comes after it was announced thatAriana GrandeandCynthia Erivoare set to star in the film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical as Glinda and Elphaba. The actresses, as well as directorJon M. Chu, announced the news on Instagram Thursday.
Wickeddebuted on Broadway in October 2003 with Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth andJoel Greyas the original cast members playing Elphaba, Glinda and the Wizard, respectively.
The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Grammy Award
Last month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that all New York City employers would have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
“We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive strike to really do something bold to stop the further growth of COVID and the dangers it’s causing to all of us,” de Blasio said, per theAssociated Press.
source: people.com
