Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID-19 and Broadway play canceled

December 28, 2021

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For: EFE Updated 28 Dec 2021, 21: 35 pm EST

Australian actor Hugh Jackman announced this Tuesday that he was infected with COVID – 19, which forced the cancellation of the Broadway show that he stars in, “The Music Man”, until next January 1.

“ I just wanted you to hear it from me. I have tested positive for covid this morning “, said Jackman on social networks, where he specified that his symptoms are” mild “and that he will return to production theater as soon as possible.

For its part, the musical announced on Twitter that the production is canceled until next Saturday, January 1 , although he specified that Jackman will not return to his leading role until January 6.

“The Music Man ”had already canceled his shows from 25 December and the morning show of 26 with the increase in coronavirus cases in the US, where in particular New York is registering a marked increase.

The number of positives in the city has grown exponentially for more than a week and in the last 24 hours the figure of 40, 000 positive ; In addition, the percentage of positivity also grows every day and the last available is 19. 33 % of total tests performed.

Broadway has registered several temporary closures as a result of the expansion of the omicron variant, while four of them announced that definitely lowered the curtain: “Jagged Little Pill”, “Thoughts of a Colored Man”, “Ain’t Too Proud” and “Waitress”.

“Hamilton”, one of the most successful musicals in history, is scheduled to return this Tuesday after closing last 15 December, same as “Harry Poter and the Cursed Child”, which was suspended on 21 from December.

However, another of the box office hits of the theater mecca, “The Lion King”, announced that it will not return today, as planned, and extended its closure until 29 December, the same day that “Alddin” waits for his return.