Broadway’s ‘Beetlejuice’ Cancels Thursday Performance Due To Covid

The Broadway musical Beetlejuice has canceled tonight’s performance due to cases of Covid within the company.

“We apologize for the inconvenience this causes ticket holders, and appreciate your understanding,” the production posted on Instagram. “The safety of our audiences, cast and crew remains our top priority.”

More from Deadline

• 'The Kite Runner' Broadway Review: Earnest Adaptation Of Beloved Novel Struggles To Soar

• Los Angeles Could Pause Mask Mandate Plans If Covid Case Numbers Drop Next Week, Says Top Health Official

• Television Critics Association Cancels In-Person Press Tour; Panels To Go Virtual - Update

Performances at the Marquis Theatre are scheduled to resume Friday, July 22.

Beetlejuice stars Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, Kerry Butler, David Josefsberg, Adam Dannheisser and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer in the musical adaptation of the 1988 film.

New York City is experiencing an upsurge in Covid cases due to the more contagious, but generally less severe, BA.5 sub-variant. Earlier today, the White House announced that President Joe Biden had tested positive for Covid.

Best of Deadline

• 2022-23 Awards Season Calendar - Dates For The Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Guilds, Festivals & More

• Oscars 2023 Telecast And Nomination Dates Set

• NFL 2022 Schedule: Primetime TV Games, Thanksgiving Menu, Christmas Tripleheader & More

Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Click here to read the full article.