The Bond actor stars reverse Ruth Negga within the restricted engagement Broadway run of the Shakespeare play at Longacre Theatre.
Performances of Macbeth on Broadway have been canceled by way of April 7 after a restricted variety of optimistic COVID-19 outcomes, together with star Daniel Craig, had been detected among the many firm on Saturday.
Initially, present cancellations had been restricted to a matinee and night efficiency on April 2, which was introduced on the manufacturing’s Twitter account. It was additionally confirmed that every one tickets could be refunded on the unique level of buy. That additionally applies to performances by way of April 7.
“We apologize for the inconvenience triggered the ticket holders, however the security of our audiences, the forged and crew stays our prime precedence,” the preliminary social media assertion learn.
Macbeth, which simply started previews on March 29 and can formally open on April 28 for a 15-week restricted engagement on the Longacre Theatre, is directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold. Craig stars within the play reverse Oscar-nominee Ruth Negga in her Broadway debut.
The forged of the traditional Shakespearan drama additionally contains Phillip James Brannon, Grantham Coleman, Asia Kate Dillon, Maria Dizzia, Amber Grey, Emeka Guindo, Paul Lazar, Bobbi MacKenzie, Michael Patrick Thornton and Danny Wolohan. The ensemble is rounded out by Che Ayende, Eboni Flowers and Peter Smith, with Stevie Ray Dallimore serving because the standby for Craig. The present is produced by Barbara Broccoli, The Shubert Group, Michael G. Wilson, and Frederick Zollo.
Forward of the present’s run, Craig spoke about his determination to return to a Broadway stage throughout an look on The Late Present — a transfer he referred to as each “terrifying” and “great.” The actor additionally shared that his presence on Broadway is partly pushed by a need to assist the business make a comeback after an almost two-year shutdown and a season impacted by the pandemic.
“There’s so many industries have had such a horrible time, however particularly the leisure business, particularly Broadway. I’m a part of the theater group on this on this city and really proudly a part of it,” he mentioned. “I wish to be a part of that and making an attempt to assist Broadway get again on its ft once more.”
April 2, 9 p.m. Up to date with further efficiency cancellations by way of April 7.