‘Macbeth’ on Broadway canceled after star Daniel Craig tests positive for COVID

It’s not a Shakespearean tragedy, nevertheless it’s nonetheless dangerous information for Broadway.

A number of performances of the brand new “Macbeth” have been canceled after star Daniel Craig examined constructive for the coronavirus on Saturday.

“We apologize for the inconvenience this causes ticket holders, however the security of our audiences, the solid and crew stays our high precedence,” producers mentioned in a social media put up.

The present first introduced the 007 actor’s constructive check and the cancellation of Saturday’s matinee and night efficiency, however mentioned later Saturday that it was canceling all performances by means of Thursday “because of the detection of a restricted variety of constructive covid check outcomes throughout the firm.”

Refunds will probably be given for the canceled exhibits on the level of buy, present organizers mentioned.

The present had simply begun preview performances Tuesday on the Longacre Theatre on West 48th Road.

It’s set to open April 28 and run by means of July. Craig performs the title position whereas Ruth Negga performs Girl Macbeth in her Broadway debut.

Daniel Craig in face mask
Daniel Craig will get out at stage door after opening evening of “Macbeth” in New York Metropolis on March 29.
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With Publish wires

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