The hit Broadway performance “Aladdin” was postponed Wednesday night when breakthrough COVID-19 cases were discovered within the musical’s company, just one day after the show reopened after being closed due to the epidemic for nearly 18 months. It was a bad indication for Broadway’s comeback.
Breakthrough COVID-19 instances have been found within the company of ‘Aladdin’ at the New Amsterdam Theatre,’ according to the show’s social media announcement. “The health and safety of our visitors, cast, and staff are our top priorities, thus tonight’s performance, Wednesday, Sept. 29, has been canceled.”
It was the first Broadway COVID-19 cancellation since the season opened in July with Bruce Springsteen’s performance and the premiere of “Pass Over” in August. The status of future performances “will be updated,” according to “Aladdin.”
The outbreak led Broadway theaters to close immediately on March 12, 2020, canceling all performances and throwing the spring season into disarray. The so-called “big three” of “Wicked,” “Hamilton,” and “The Lion King” have all re-started.