The audience sat inside the Ahmanson Theatre Thursday night, waiting for the curtain to rise for “A Christmas Carol.” Suddenly, an announcement came: The performance had been canceled after breakthrough COVID-19 infections were detected within the company.
The news comes on the heels of a spate of cancellations on Broadway, in New York City, where the virus’ highly transmissible Omicron variant is spreading rapidly. As of this week, performances of the jukebox musical “Tina” had been canceled, along with various others including “Hamilton,” “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Ain’t Too Proud.”
Like most live performance groups, CTG has implemented plenty of precautions, including requiring vaccinations for cast, crew and audiences. Cast and crew are also frequently tested for the virus. But as infections rise across the country, more breakthrough infections are becoming possible.
Earlier this week, in response to the growing public health consensus around the necessity of booster shots, New York’s Metropolitan Opera became the first major arts organization tofor all eligible employees and audience members beginning Jan. 17. CTG has not yet implemented a policy regarding boosters.
“We are continuing to monitor the city, county and state recommendations and are keeping an eye on that development,” said Pressman of booster shots.is a reinterpretation of the Dickens holiday classic by playwright Jack Thorne and director Matthew Warchus. It stars Bradley Whitford as Ebenezer Scrooge and Kate Burton as the Ghost of Christmas Past. It is currently scheduled to run through Jan. 1. Ticket holders for canceled shows are being contacted with rebooking or refund information.
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