

At that time it would not be possible to perform the show,” the spokesperson added. “The decision was made when the production received the positive test result for a company member. Thursday evening’s performance of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ was canceled following a positive test result in the company that came late in the day, a spokesperson told CNN. Here’s a look at the shows that canceled performances this week: “Aladdin” became the first Broadway show known to cancel performances due to Covid-19 when it called off multiple shows in September. The group said Broadway contributed $14.7 billion to the city’s economy in the 2018-2019 season. The precautions are designed to ensure the show goes on in an industry that is a vital to New York City’s economy and supports about 97,000 jobs, according to the Broadway League. This week, the Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, began enforcing a new vaccination and mask policy for children. Since its return, Broadway has required eligible audiences, crews, performers and other staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Several Broadway shows were forced to cancel performances this week due to positive Covid-19 tests among the cast or crew, a setback for the industry that comes just months after it raised the curtain on an 18-month shutdown due to the pandemic.
