Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and husband and co-lead Matthew Broderick each examined optimistic for COVID-19, forcing their Broadway present, "Plaza Suite," to cancel Thursday night time's efficiency. The announcement comes as a number of Broadway exhibits are having to cancel performances as a result of virus.
The present's Twitter account shared the information, writing, "The producers apologize for the inconvenience this has induced viewers members. Ticket holders ought to contact their level of sale to reschedule or a future efficiency or acquire a refund."
It mentioned an announcement on future performances could be forthcoming.
"Everybody needs Matthew and Sarah Jessica a speedy restoration," the account added.
A COVID wave on Broadway has impacted different exhibits as effectively. On Tuesday, "Macbeth" introduced performances could be suspended via Saturday night time as a result of "a restricted variety of optimistic COVID take a look at outcomes inside the firm." Actor Daniel Craig, the present's lead, was one of many solid members who contracted the virus, in accordance with the Related Press.
The present supplied to refund or alternate tickets for the impacted dates.
The identical day, "A Unusual Loop" canceled its first preview efficiency as a result of "the detection of a restricted variety of optimistic covid take a look at outcomes inside the firm and to present the manufacturing extra time to rehearse the understudies." It initially mentioned exhibits would begin on Thursday, however later introduced its begin date was being pushed again to Monday, April 11.
"A Unusual Loop is about—amongst different issues—actual life," Michael R. Jackson, who created the musical, tweeted on Wednesday. "Covid is a part of actual life. It took me 20 years to get right here. It took us all 2+ years to get right here. The wait shall be price it. Details. Keep tuned and prepare for us to blow the roof off."
In the meantime, a brand new off-Broadway present referred to as "Suffs" additionally canceled performances, in accordance with The Public Theater. It first mentioned the present would go on, however with a brand new lead after Shaina Taub examined optimistic on Tuesday. Nevertheless, opening night time was in the end canceled on Wednesday as a result of quite a few solid members contracting the virus.
"That is disappointing to everybody who has labored so arduous to carry SUFFS to the stage, however the well being and security of everyone seems to be our central concern," the theater mentioned. "We're sorry the present couldn't be offered throughout this time, and we apologize for any inconvenience this will likely trigger."
In February, Parker and Broderick spoke with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley 5 days earlier than their first efficiency. The couple had carried out their present in Boston and have been set to open at New York Metropolis's Hudson Theatre in March 2020 when the pandemic struck, forcing them to cancel opening night time. After they spoke with Pauley, they have been again within the theatre and able to take the stage.
"We really feel assured that this time round we'll a minimum of get to go away the gate," Parker advised Pauley on the time.