The 72-year-old Broadway legend examined constructive Saturday and later took to Twitter to substantiate the prognosis.
Patti LuPone will miss performances of Broadway’s Firm on the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre after testing constructive for COVID-19, producers introduced Sunday.
The star skilled signs previous to the present’s Saturday matinee and took a further take a look at that day that returned a constructive prognosis, with one other take a look at confirming her standing in a single day, based on producers. She is predicted to return to Firm on Tuesday, March 8.
“She is residence resting, and everybody needs her a speedy restoration,” learn the producers’ assertion, partially. “To make sure the protection of everybody on the Jacobs Theatre, elevated testing protocols had been robotically triggered.”
LuPone, 72, took to Twitter on Sunday morning to substantiate the information and apologize to followers for lacking performances.
“Hello Dolls,” the two-time Tony winner wrote. “I confirmed up for Saturday’s matinee, examined constructive for Covid with 3 checks. Sadly, I’ll be out of the present for 10 days. I’m so sorry.”
The revival of the traditional Stephen Sondheim musical comedy had been scheduled to open March 22, 2020, on Sondheim’s ninetieth birthday, however was delayed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Firm ultimately opened Dec. 9, 2021.
Starring LuPone as Joanne, the present is a switch of the West Finish manufacturing that earned 9 Olivier Award nominations earlier than closing in March 2019.
Hello Dolls. I confirmed up for Saturday's matinee, examined constructive for Covid with 3 checks. Sadly, I will be out of the present for 10 days. I am so sorry.
— Patti LuPone (@PattiLuPone) February 27, 2022