Posted: 12/22/21 at 12:50pm
I had an Assassins ticket for the matinee. Something told me not to go, and my gut was right. I live 90 minutes away, and that would’ve been a pain.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 12:59pm
Goddamnit, they were doing so well.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:03pm
And they're one of the "because of rising cases in general" cancellations - not one of the "we had a case in our company" cancellations.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:06pm
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:08pm
LizzieCurry said: "Well.
https://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-league-president-charlotte-st-martin-makes-apology-statement-to-broadway-understudies-swings"
Such a bland apology. I hope AEA is looking to get rid of her.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:10pm
Not sure much leverage AEA has on that front, unfortunately.
However- it looks like Company is adding additional swings and covers.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:11pm
JBroadway said: "Assassins cancelled for the rest of the week. I had tix for tonight.
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An hour before curtain they announce they're shutting down "out of an abundance of caution". This is starting to get a little ridiculous--not the cancelation part, but the not notifying of audiences until many have already left for the theatre and planned their days around it. Someone tests positive an hour before curtain? Okay, nothing you can do about that. But suddenly deciding that because cases are on the rise you're canceling an hour before you're supposed to perform? Did they not know what omicron was until 12:00 today?
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:23pm
"Is There Still Sex In the City" just announced retro-active closing. They played their final performance this past weekend.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:27pm
No Flying Over Sunset matinee https://twitter.com/LCTheater/status/1473721407691444227
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:30pm
cambell22 said: "Any updates on today's MR mat perf?"
They seem to be on at least as of now. Understudies on for Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza and Robyn Hurder (and more)
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:34pm
Kad said: "Not sure much leverage AEA has on that front, unfortunately.
However- it looks like Company is adding additional swings and covers."
I only see Jeff Kready as newly added. Is there anyone else?
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:35pm
Broadway61004 said: "But suddenly deciding that because cases are on the rise you're canceling an hour before you're supposed to perform? Did they not know what omicron was until 12:00 today?"
I agree last-minute cancellations are a problem, but I don’t think this is just general caution—if that’s the case, why would they only have cancelled today and tomorrow? My guess is they just found positive cases in the company and had enough coverage, but decided to cancel out of caution.
Updated On: 12/22/21 at 01:35 PM
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:40pm
pattilupony said: "cambell22 said: "Any updates on today's MR mat perf?"
They seem to be on at least as of now. Understudies on for Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza and Robyn Hurder (and more)"
Aaron Tveit's IG story suggests he's back today.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:44pm
ACL2006 said: "Kad said: "Not sure much leverage AEA has on that front, unfortunately.
However- it looks like Company is adding additional swings and covers."
I only see Jeff Kready as newly added. Is there anyone else?"
For those who may not know, but Jeff Kready is the husband of Nikki Renee Daniel’s. Amazing they get to perform together!
Posted: 12/22/21 at 1:48pm
I’m headed to NYC in January and seeing Phantom. Thankfully it’s a 1pm matinee so if needed, I can find a 2pm or 3pm matinee to fill my afternoon. Not ideal but I’ll make it work.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:01pm
We're just minutes away from the resumption of Mrs. Doubtfire... hope all goes well. LMK about any covers on today besides Brian Martin.
Updated On: 12/22/21 at 02:01 PM
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:08pm
bwaylady3 said: "pattilupony said: "cambell22 said: "Any updates on today's MR mat perf?"
They seem to be on at least as of now. Understudies on for Aaron Tveit, Natalie Mendoza and Robyn Hurder (and more)"
Aaron Tveit's IG story suggests he's back today."
Three understudies (for Satine, Nini, and La Chocolat) and six swings on this afternoon.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:16pm
Jordan Levinson said: "We're just minutes away from the resumption ofMrs. Doubtfire... hope all goes well. LMK about any covers on today besides Brian Martin."
I saw on Instagram that Addison Takefman will be on for Natalie Hillard at least this afternoon and evening.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:29pm
Just received an email that my 12/25 ticket for Come From Away was cancelled. The calendar shows the full week is cancelled but they haven't posted on social media yet. I was able to rebook for 12/26 and the seat map showed most seats available.
Bummer about Assassins. I was there last night and I think everyone was on.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:37pm
Tag said: "I find it childish and irresponsible for Shindle to be posting things in that tone (copycatting what St. Martin said). She's the president of the union, seriously grow up."
If you think that, you don't understand labor relations at all. She is negotiating. She is creating pressure on her adversaries.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:49pm
Come From Away indeed cancelled through December 25.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 2:54pm
ashley0139 said: "Jordan Levinson said: "We're just minutes away from the resumption ofMrs. Doubtfire... hope all goes well. LMK about any covers on today besides Brian Martin."
I saw on Instagram that Addison Takefman will be on for Natalie Hillard at least this afternoon and evening."
Oh, I hope the young girl who usually plays Natalie is healthy and well.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 3:45pm
American Utopia just announced that they're cancelling the 8pm show tonight
Posted: 12/22/21 at 3:46pm
At Little Shop of Horrors another understudy posted that they will be on for Seymour next week. So, that means Jeremy Jordan is out this week and next week.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 3:49pm
Something I hadn’t thought about before that Kate Shindle Twitter thread, are there “understudies” for Stage Managers and ASMs? If an stage manager ends up coming down Covid-19, just losing that one person could likely end up canceling the whole show.
Updated On: 12/22/21 at 03:49 PM
