COVID Cancellations- Page 61

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:47am

dearalanaaaa said: "Hairspray0901 said: "thecometbringsnofear said: "CFA felt really dangerous due to the amount of people on stage and how close they stand to the front of the stage, though the "stage kisses" were clearly staged distant."

How does one do a distanced kiss?? 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 2:04am

dearalanaaaa said: "FLS had the freedom for all the actors to stay mainly towards the middle of the stage, and even during audience q&a used a throwable microphone and Andrew Bancroft went to the other side of the stage to distance from the person speaking (which was very kind of him, as the woman appeared elderly as well). I felt a lot safer in the front row there opposed to CFA."

Worth noting that FLS has done this for this entire run. I don't mean that at all to be rude to you, just to note that they've done a fantastic job of figuring out how to adapt a show that features tons of audience participation for the COVID era. The whole bit they do with the catch mics and the Tony and the comedy of throwing the mic. It's a whole new joke that wouldn't have existed if an audience member just came up on stage. 

 

[pattilupony]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 8:37am

poisonivy2 said: "It's kind of worrying that Aaron Tveit has been out so much in MR. He never misses shows. He doesn't miss shows because he "doesn't feel well.""

This whole "he doesn't miss shows" is just no longer how the world works. That cast has a LOT of cases. He's been out many days in a row so it's a pretty safe assumption he's one of them. Even if he feels fine, that means he's out isolating for probably 10 days. 

[bwaylady3]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 10:52am

pattilupony said: "poisonivy2 said: "It's kind of worrying that Aaron Tveit has been out so much in MR. He never misses shows. He doesn't miss shows because he "doesn't feel well.""

This whole "he doesn't miss shows" is just no longer how the world works. That cast has a LOT of cases. He's been out many days in a row so it's a pretty safe assumption he's one of them. Even if he feels fine, that means he's out isolating for probably 10 days."

I believe he last performed on 12/21. So if that’s correct, he could be back as early as tomorrow night. It looks like Natalie is back tomorrow as well. No word on Robyn yet; she went out the same day as Natalie along with a few others. Ericka (who was one of the first batch to be out) returned last night and Jackie returned a day or two before that. So hopefully this troupe is rounding the corner and has the worst of omicron behind them. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 11:07am

pattilupony said: "poisonivy2 said: "It's kind of worrying that Aaron Tveit has been out so much in MR. He never misses shows. He doesn't miss shows because he "doesn't feel well.""

This whole "he doesn't miss shows" is just no longer how the world works. That cast has a LOT of cases. He's been out many days in a row so it's a pretty safe assumption he's one of them. Even if he feels fine, that means he's out isolating for probably 10 days."

I agree - I think this pandemic is going to finally topple some of the stigma around the understudy and the whole “go on at whatever cost” mentality. I think people are finally understanding that, while not seeing a performer you specifically wanted to see may stink, that there are dozens of talented performers waiting in the wings to get their shot and keep the show going - and some may surprise you with how they take off after.

I remember when I saw Rock of Ages back in 2009 and I was bummed that Constantine Maroulis was out and my mom even asked after we were seated if we wanted to get a refund. I said no and kept on and the understudy that night was absolutely fantastic and went on to blow up and have a big career on Broadway, TV, and film.

That understudy was Jeremy Jordan.

[Broadway Bob*]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:23pm

Got word about an hour ago my LITTLE SHOP matinee cancelled today. 😢

No other show to replace it with so seeing Spider-man in 4DX instead. Lol!!!

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:36pm

Their IG post says a detection of covid in the company. I’ve seen that recent shows have had understudies for Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik, Chiffon, and Ronnette all at the same time, so I bet if even one more person went down, there wouldn’t be any more coverage. Hope they do get to reopen tomorrow like they intend.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:40pm

pattilupony said: "poisonivy2 said: "It's kind of worrying that Aaron Tveit has been out so much in MR. He never misses shows. He doesn't miss shows because he "doesn't feel well.""

This whole "he doesn't miss shows" is just no longer how the world works. That cast has a LOT of cases. He's been out many days in a row so it's a pretty safe assumption he's one of them. Even if he feels fine, that means he's out isolating for probably 10 days."

Just saying that hes one of those singers who prides himself on excellent attendance. It seems as if the whole MR cast has covid right now. Must be awful and chaotic for the understudies and swings.

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:44pm

Fosse76 said: "ACL2006 said: "Come From Away has cancelled both shows today."

They cancelled the rest of the week."

Julie Reiber announced she tested positive. Marika Aubrey is headed back to the tour on Monday. Come From Away needs at least Rachel Tucker and Astrid back for them to resume on Tuesday. Or at least some combination of two females back in the show. I'm sure they can always talk Pearl Sun and Holly Ann Butler into another week of swinging.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:50pm

I saw on IG that Tina had a boatload of swings on last night plus most of the band was subs, so I also want to give a quick shoutout to all of the crew, musician, conductor, stage/company/covid safety management, wrangler, etc. covers and subs. They may be going unnoticed, but they are working just as hard as the understudies and swings and are trying their hardest to stay healthy because they’re so heavily relied on right now. Look at Company that one day they had to cancel because of backstage coverage or that Caroline sub pianist who conducted the show last minute (and has been conducting pretty regularly ever since). Anyway, bravo to them all!

[Fosse76]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 12:57pm

dearalanaaaa said: "both FLS and CFA didn't provide kn95 masks for the first two rows, however they did have an usher with (3 ply, perhaps) surgical masks for those who had fabric masks at both."

Ushers are not involved in the application or enforcement of covid protocols. Those weren't ushers. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 1:07pm

ArtMan said: "Miles2Go2 said: "

Well, my PCR test was negative so I’ll be in NYC next week!

"

The 4th is right around the corner. Have a great time!"

Thanks! I just grabbed my ticket for Tuesday night’s performance of Assassins! 

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 1:21pm

HeyMrMusic said: "I saw on IG thatTinahad a boatload of swings on last night plus most of the band was subs, so I also want to give a quick shoutout to all of the crew, musician, conductor, stage/company/covid safety management, wrangler, etc. covers and subs. They may be going unnoticed, but they are working just as hard as the understudies and swings and are trying their hardest to stay healthy because they’re so heavily relied on right now. Look atCompanythat one day they had to cancel because of backstage coverage or thatCarolinesub pianist who conducted the show last minute (and has been conducting pretty regularly ever since). Anyway, bravo to them all!"

Michelle West(female swing) posted she's been covering a male track all week.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 1:41pm

Covers going on for tracks they don’t cover, that sounds about right. Also, I just saw that Young Simba went on for Young Nala yesterday.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 1:42pm

Heard that a little boy played the part of young Nala in Lion King last night with script in hand. The audience was asked before the show to give him support and encouragement. These are interesting times.

Updated On: 12/31/21 at 01:42 PM

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 2:32pm

Apparently Moulin Rouge canceled mid-show today.

ETA: oops it was yesterday.

Updated On: 12/31/21 at 02:32 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 2:35pm

poisonivy2 said: "Apparently Moulin Rouge canceled mid-show today."

Only Flying Over Sunset has a scheduled performance today (7pm).

[BroadwayKiwi]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 2:44pm

poisonivy2 said: "Apparently Moulin Rouge canceled mid-show today.

ETA: oops it was yesterday."

This happened in Australia at the Dec 31 matinee, but I didn’t hear of it in NYC as well - was it canceled midway..?

Updated On: 12/31/21 at 02:44 PM

[Tag]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 2:45pm

DramaTeach said: "Heard that a little boy played the part of young Nala in Lion King last night with script in hand. The audience was asked before the show to give him support and encouragement. These are interesting times."

Les Mis was doing this back in the day.  Nothing new here.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 3:26pm

Weren’t the Young Cosettes/Éponines technically covers for Gavroche though? I don’t think that’s the case here.

[bluetuna]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 4:20pm

poisonivy2 said: "Apparently Moulin Rouge canceled mid-show today.

ETA: oops it was yesterday."

It appears the matinee was cancelled several hours before it started yesterday, but the evening performance went on in its entirety as scheduled with covers for all of the leads/featured performers except the Duke and Zidler.  Zidler's line about how the show must "always go on - almost always" sparked some laughter.

[bluetuna]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 4:35pm

Updated On: 1/1/22 at 04:35 PM

[iagowasframed]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 5:34pm

HeyMrMusic said: "Their IG post says a detection of covid in the company. I’ve seen that recent shows have had understudies for Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik, Chiffon, and Ronnette all at the same time, so I bet if even one more person went down, there wouldn’t be any more coverage. Hope they do get to reopen tomorrow like they intend."

This is a little strange I saw that too as well as their post on twitter saying the same thing now they are gone...wife has tickets for kids tomorrow anyone know why they would pull the posts?

[ivy3]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 6:38pm

HeyMrMusic said: "Their IG post says a detection of covid in the company. I’ve seen that recent shows have had understudies for Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik, Chiffon, and Ronnette all at the same time, so I bet if even one more person went down, there wouldn’t be any more coverage. Hope they do get to reopen tomorrow like they intend."

They were down to their last Seymour. Although I believe Jeremy may be back tomorrow. They were already using the only Mushnik understudy. Christian Borle and his understudy were both on the show yesterday.. It is possible that they didn't have enough people for today's show. 

 

[pattilupony]

Posted: 12/31/21 at 8:53pm

bluetuna said: Last night, Caleb Marshall-Villarreal was on for Santiago, and he's covered the part many times before, apparently recently returning as a vacation cover for Santiago a couple weeks ago. Not sure if he had since left the cast again or if he or one of the other covers was simply not available for the matinee."

Caleb was not on last night. He was meant to be, but posted on his instagram story yesterday morning that he had tested positive. Travis Ward-Osborne made his debut as Santiago last night.