Hugh Jackman to miss ‘The Music Man’ performances due to second COVID-19 diagnosis

After Hugh Jackman tested positive for COVID-19 a second time, Studby actor Max Clayton will play a man of music On Broadway.

Clayton will play Professor Harold Hill with Sutton Foster in all performances of Meredith Wilson’s musical comedy from June 14 to 21.

“Again, waiting and insufficient study will save the day and in this case, it’s Max Clayton who is to the rescue,” producer Kate Horton said in a statement. “We are delighted with his wonderful performance as Sutton Foster and wish him a speedy recovery.

In his Instagram statement, Jackman said:I was disappointed to test positive for Covid. again. My long-awaited and incredibly talented @maxmclayton will flow in my place. What bothers me the most is that I don’t see his performance! I’ve said it and I’ll say it a million times over… Max and all the expectations, swings and researchers around the world, you are the true heroes of the theater. You bring to life the saying “the show must go on”.

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His diagnosis comes a day after attending the Tony Awards, in which he was nominated for a role. a man of music.

Jackman tested positive for the first time in December 2021, just days after Foster also missed performances. a man of music Due to the anticipated case. At the time, Jackman described his symptoms as “colds”, “a sore throat and a slight rash”. Several roles were canceled before the actor returned to the stage.

a man of music Directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Sachs, with choreography by Tony Award winner Warren Carlisle.