On Monday the producers of Broadway’s “Jagged Little Pill” said that they decided to shut down the musical amid the latest Omicron surge.
The full statement of Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David, and Eva Price: “We are so proud of this extraordinary show, and this extraordinary company, who every night in difficult circumstances, have told the Jagged Little Pill story. This show about healing, human connection, and catharsis, has been a salve to audiences, and to all of us, throughout these trying times.
Yet, the drastic turn of events this week with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has, once again, changed everything. We are dismayed by what appears to be another substantial public health crisis, and – due to the detection of multiple positive Covid-19 cases within the company – need to prioritize the health and safety of the cast, crew, and entire team working on Jagged Little Pill. In light of the extreme uncertainty ahead of us this winter, and forced to choose between continuing performances and protecting our company, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our doors.
We know that the Jagged Little Pill story will continue to be told – and in the new year, will be announcing plans for subsequent productions, building on the show’s triumphant launch in Australia earlier this month. We also hope and intend to find a way to bring this vibrant and vitalizing musical back to the Broadway stage, once the current crisis is past, but at this time we are in the unfortunate position to determine Friday, December 17, 2021 as the final Broadway performance of Jagged Little Pill.”
There is nothing in the world like live theater. There is no community in the world like this great Broadway family of artists and audiences. We will make it through this, together.
Yet, the drastic turn of events this week with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has, once again, changed everything. We are dismayed by what appears to be another substantial public health crisis, and – due to the detection of multiple positive Covid-19 cases within the company – need to prioritize the health and safety of the cast, crew, and entire team working on Jagged Little Pill. In light of the extreme uncertainty ahead of us this winter, and forced to choose between continuing performances and protecting our company, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our doors.
On Thursday, the show was suspended after multiple members of the crew and cast tested positive for COVID-19. On Friday, “Jagged Little Pill” ran but quickly needed to cancel through Tuesday’show due to COVID-19.
The producers said that “The drastic turn of events this week with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has, once again, changed everything.”
Many other Broadway hits have suspended operations throughout December due to positive COVID-19 cases, including “the producers said, “Ain’t Too Proud,” and “Wicked.”
On Monday “Hamilton” announced that performance from December 20 through December 26 is canceled and all customers will get a full refund as a result of multiple positive cases of the cast and crew.
On Monday, Disney’s Aladdin musical also announced saying that all performances from December 21 through December 24 have been canceled.
The producers of “Jagged Little Pill” said they “hope and intend” the musical will return to Broadway after the “current crisis.”
