Hugh Jackman tests COVID positive for second time, set to miss ‘The Music Man’ performances

Taking to Instagram, Jackman shared a video where he said, “I’ve frustratingly tested positive for Covid. Again. My standby, the amazingly talented @maxmclayton will step in for me. What’s most annoying is I don’t get to see him perform! I’ve said it before, and will say it a million times more … Maxi and all the standbys, swings and understudies around the world, you are the true heroes of theater. You give life to the saying “the show must go on.”

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His diagnosis came a day after attending the Tony Awards, for which he was nominated for his role in ‘The Music Man.’

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Jackman first tested positive in December 2021, just days after Foster also missed performances of The Music Man due to a breakthrough case. At the time, Jackman described his symptoms as ‘like a cold,’ with ‘a scratchy throat and a bit of a runny nose.’ A number of performances were cancelled before the actor returned to the stage.

Meanwhile, ‘The Music Man’ is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography from Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle.

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Taking to Instagram, Jackman shared a video where he said, “I’ve frustratingly tested positive for Covid. Again. My standby, the amazingly talented @maxmclayton will step in for me. What’s most annoying is I don’t get to see him perform! I’ve said it before, and will say it a million times more … Maxi and all the standbys, swings and understudies around the world, you are the true heroes of theater. You give life to the saying “the show must go on.”

Also Read: Hugh Jackman on set ‘dominated’ by women: It’s awesome!

His diagnosis came a day after attending the Tony Awards, for which he was nominated for his role in ‘The Music Man.’

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Jackman first tested positive in December 2021, just days after Foster also missed performances of The Music Man due to a breakthrough case. At the time, Jackman described his symptoms as ‘like a cold,’ with ‘a scratchy throat and a bit of a runny nose.’ A number of performances were cancelled before the actor returned to the stage.

Meanwhile, ‘The Music Man’ is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography from Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle.

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever