Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the lead performers of Broadway’s smash hit Sweeney Todd revival, will both miss performances this week as they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
There has been a surge of cases in New York City and it sadly has affected the cast of the Broadway show.
Josh has been out of the show since Thursday (August 17) while Annaleigh has been out since Tuesday (August 22). Josh will be back in the show on August 24 while Annaleigh‘s return date is unknown at the moment.
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Annaleigh told fans on Instagram, “Hi friends! To anyone planning on seeing @sweeneytoddbway: I have unfortunately tested positive for Covid. But my very brilliant friend [standby Jeanna de Waal] will be playing Mrs. Lovett with the rest of our magical company. I can’t wait to see you all again soon.”
Josh updated fans on Wednesday and said, “Back on Fleet Street tomorrow (Thursday)!! Feeling better and excited to put the suspenders back on and see everyone again. Love and thanks to @nikriz for holding it down and being the badass gift to the stage that he is. Thanks for all the love! See you soon ❤️💈”
Watch the cast perform at the Tony Awards earlier this summer!
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