Gypsy Musical Cancels Multiple Shows Due to Illness
Production Struggles to Continue Amidst Cast Illnesses
The latest revival of Stephen Sondheim’s hit Broadway musical, "Gypsy", has been forced to cancel multiple shows due to illnesses within the cast. The production has been closed since December 23, with the latest cancelation announcement coming just before the start of a two-show day on Saturday.
Latest Cancelation Announcement
According to a social media post from the production, the 2 PM matinee and 8 PM performances on Saturday were canceled due to continued illness within the company. The post read, "Due to continued illness within the company, our 2 PM matinee and 8 PM performances today have been cancelled. Please check with your point of purchase to exchange or refund your tickets."
Resumption of Performances
The good news for ticket holders is that performances are expected to resume on Sunday, December 29. The production has been canceling shows every day this week, citing illness within the "Gypsy" company.
Cancelled Performances
The show has now canceled the following performances:
- 12/23 evening performance
- 12/25 evening performance
- 12/26 matinee performance
- 12/26 evening performance
- 12/27 evening performance
- 12/28 matinee performance
- 12/28 evening performance
Understudies Step In
Earlier in the week, the production said on social media, "Now that the production has opened, we are very quickly getting all our understudies up to speed." This suggests that the production is working to get the understudies ready to take on the roles of the main cast members.
Conclusion
The cancelation of multiple shows due to illness is a setback for the production, but it’s heartening to know that the show will resume performances on Sunday. The cast and crew of "Gypsy" are working hard to get back on track and bring the show to audiences.
FAQs
Q: Why has the production of "Gypsy" been canceling shows?
A: The production has been canceling shows due to illnesses within the cast.
Q: How many shows have been canceled so far?
A: The show has canceled 7 performances so far.
Q: When will performances resume?
A: Performances are expected to resume on Sunday, December 29.
Q: What should I do if I have tickets to a canceled show?
A: Please check with your point of purchase to exchange or refund your tickets.
