Bradley Whitford Among ‘A Christmas Carol’ Cast Members Who Have Covid – Update

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PREVIOUSLY on Dec. 21: Bradley Whitford is among those among the A Christmas Carol cast and company who recently contracted Covid.

“I tested positive for COVID,” wrote Whitford on Twitter today. “But I’ll be fine because I am fully vaccinated. If you want to take care of yourself, the people you love, and the lovely people in your community who are risking their lives on the frontlines of this pandemic, I hope you’ll get fully vaccinated too.”

L.A. performances of the Tony-winning production of Charles Dickens’ classic were at postponed last week after breakthrough Covid cases were detected among the company.

Yesterday, the Centre Theater Group announced that the entire run at the Ahmanson had been scrapped “due to the uncertainty of our ability to continue, and out of concern for the well being for the cast, crew and audiences.”

The moves were prescient. Los Angeles health officials reported today that the number of new daily Covid cases had doubled in just 24 hours and warned that record numbers may be in store.

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PREVIOUSLY on Dec. 21: After announcing two postponements last week due to Covid cases within the company, all remaining Los Angeles performances of the Tony-winning production of A Christmas Carol at the Ahmanson have been canceled.

The Centre Theater Group announced in a tweet today that the decision was taken “due to the uncertainty of our ability to continue, and out of concern for the well being for the cast, crew and audiences.”

Ticketholders will receive refunds or credits at the original point of purchase, according to the statement.

PREVIOUSLY on Dec. 17: Performances of the Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol at the Ahmanson Theatre were canceled through December 26 today after additional breakthrough Covid cases were detected within the company, the Center Theatre Group announced.

Performances are scheduled to resume Dec. 28, according to Jason Martin, the head of publicity for the Center Theatre Group.

Scrooge actor Bradley Whitford took to Twitter tonight and wrote, “We are heartbroken. I love this production and everyone in it. Grateful we will be back for a final week. Our hearts will be full.”

Thursday’s planned performance was also canceled “for the wellness and safety of our guests, cast and crew,” along with performances planned for Friday and Saturday afternoon, said Martin.

Ticket holders will be contacted shortly with rebooking or refund options and should contact their original point of purchase with questions.

PREVIOUSLY on Dec. 16: Performances of the Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol starring Bradley Whitford at L.A.’s Ahmanson Theatre have been canceled tonight, Friday and for the Saturday matinee after breakthrough Covid cases were detected among the production’s company, the Center Theatre Group announced tonight.

A statement posted online by the Center Theatre Group reads as follows:

Despite robust measures being in place, breakthrough COVID-19 cases were detected within the company of A Christmas Carol on Thursday, December 16. For the wellness and safety of our guests, cast, and crew, the December 16 performance at the Ahmanson was canceled. The Friday, December 17, 8pm performance and Saturday, December 18, 2pm performance have also been canceled. We sincerely regret any disappointment or inconvenience this may have caused. Ticket holders have been contacted with rebooking or refund options.

A version of the statement was shared on Twitter.

It was unclear which members of the company were infected, but Whitford retweeted a message earlier today asking audiences not to blame actors for the cancelation of shows.

Broadway has been hit by a number of Covid-related cancelations this week, including that of Moulin Rouge! tonight, for which the audience had already been seated. Other recent cancelations include Jagged Little Pill, Mrs. Doubtfire, MJ, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Ain’t Too Proud and Freestyle Love Supreme.

The wave of cancellations — not closings — since last week is by far the largest spike of Broadway Covid cases and missed performances since the industry reopened in August following the 18-month pandemic shutdown.
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