Broadway’s ‘Plaza Suite’ Cancels Performances After Sarah Jessica Parker Tests Positive for COVID-19
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBroadway’s “Plaza Suite” has canceled Thursday night’s performance because the show’s lead, Sarah Jessica Parker, has tested positive for COVID-19.The news comes two days after Parker’s husband and “Plaza Suite” co-star Matthew Broderick came down with the virus.
Earlier in the week, Parker had tested negative and continued to perform with Broderick’s understudy. On Thursday, she tested positive with a second test confirming the diagnosis.It is not clear when the show will return. “Plaza Suite” producers said they will give updates about future performances at a later date.“With both Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker positive for COVID, tonight’s performance of ‘Plaza Suite’ is canceled,” the show’s producers said in a statement. “The producers apologize for the inconvenience this has caused audience members.
Ticket holders should contact their point of sale to reschedule for a future performance or obtain a refund.” They added, “Everyone wishes Matthew and Sarah Jessica a speedy recovery.”Broadway shows have continued to follow strict COVID protocols, including proof of vaccination and mask requirements.
But the virus has still managed to impact nearly every production on the Great White Way, including “The Music Man,” “Company,” “Aladdin” and “Mrs.
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