Everything is not coming up roses for the new production of “Gypsy” on Broadway.
The Audra McDonald starring musical opened last Thursday to rave reviews. It’s already been sold out in previews. What could go wrong?
But this afternoon producers took to social media to say tonight’s performance because everyone is sick.
They wrote: “Due to multiple illnesses within the company, tonight’s performance is cancelled. Now that the production has opened, we are very quickly getting all our understudies up to speed.”
It’s kind of amazing that a huge of this scale, with stars like Danny Burstein and directed by George C. Wolfe, didn’t have their understudies ready. It’s highly unusual, in fact.
The whole thing recalls the tough time shows had on Broadway before and after the lockdown.
Luckily, “Gypsy” had no performance set for tomorrow night, Tuesday. They return Wednesday, Christmas Day, at 7pm.
Due to multiple illnesses within the company, tonight’s performance is cancelled. Now that the production has opened, we are very quickly getting all our understudies up to speed. Please check with your point of purchase to exchange or refund your tickets. pic.twitter.com/KPAsvMODIn
— Gypsy on Broadway (@gypsybway) December 23, 2024
