Several have restarted, including the so-called big three of “Wicked,” “Hamilton” and “The Lion King.”Īll tickets for the canceled performances will be refunded at the original point of purchase. The pandemic forced Broadway theaters to abruptly close on March 12, 2020, knocking out all shows and scrambling the spring season. Browse movies, watch trailers and find showtimes for new and recently released movies near you. It was the first Broadway COVID-19 cancellation since shows resumed with Bruce Springsteen’s concert returning in July and “Pass Over” as the first play to debut in August. “Aladdin,” a musical adaptation of the 1992 animated movie starring Robin Williams, opened on Broadway in March 2014 and has become one of its highest grossing shows. The show vowed to support “affected ‘Aladdin’ company members as they recover.” So-called breakthrough infections are detected in vaccinated people and tend to be far less dangerous than those unvaccinated.Īdamson said she believes “these positive cases are most likely related to an exposure from one positive case.” She has instituted daily PCR testing. Blythe Adamson, the epidemiologist working with Disney Theatrical Productions, said in a statement. “This 12-day pause allows the ‘Aladdin’ company ample time to ensure that people with breakthroughs recover, and any other potential breakthroughs are identified before the ‘Aladdin’ company gathers again,” Dr. In many ways, the temporary closure proves that the monitoring system is working. It restarted Thursday but Friday proved too much. The show reopened Tuesday following some 18 months of being shuttered due to the pandemic, but was forced to close Wednesday when breakthrough COVID-19 cases were reported within the musical’s company.
12 after “additional breakthrough COVID-19 cases were detected.” NEW YORK (AP) - The Broadway hit “Aladdin” is trying to keep COVID-19 contained.ĭisney Theatrical Productions said it will cancel Friday’s performance and all shows until Oct.
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