Hugh Jackman.Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty
Hugh Jackmanis experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Jackmanpostedon Instagram on Dec. 5 that he received his booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
His costar for Broadway’sThe Music Man,Sutton Fosterannounced last week thatshe tested positive for COVID, celebrating the understudies for stepping up. “Yesterday I tested positive for COVID. At noon Kathy Voytko found out. And last night she went on for Marian Paroo and smashed it,” Foster, 46, wrote. “Grateful to Kathy and our incredible company. Grateful to all swings and understudies who keep all the shows going, now and always.”
The Music Mancastbegan their preview performances on Dec. 20. The show will officially open at the Winter Garden Theatre on Feb. 10, 2022.
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In a speech given post-show last week, Jackman applauded Voytko, as well asthe show’s other swings and understudies, who have allowed Broadway performances to go on amid the pandemic.
Jackman, who plays con man Harold Hill in the musical revival, brought attention to Voytko’s talent and dedication. “They all know 10 roles. Kathy, when she turned up at work, could have had any of eight roles, and it happened to be the leading lady,” two-time Tony Award winner Jackman said.
Jackman also revealed that Voytko hadn’t rehearsed the role of Paroo until the day of the show. She received a theater-wide round of applause and appeared to get emotional as the crowd cheered.
His speech continued to show gratitude for the understudies who have balanced multiple roles throughout COVID. “I’m emotional because it humbles me — their courage, their brilliance, their dedication, their talent,” he said. “The swings, the understudies, they are the bedrock of Broadway.”
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