Matthew Broderick Exams Constructive for COVID, Will Miss Broadway Performances of ‘Plaza Suite’

Matthew Broderick has examined constructive for COVID-19 and can miss Tuesday’s (April 5) Broadway efficiency of Plaza Suite on the Hudson Theatre.

A spokesperson for the manufacturing confirmed the prognosis to The Hollywood Reporter, writing in a press release that the actor acquired the consequence “earlier than at the moment’s efficiency of Plaza Suite, regardless of strict adherence to COVID security protocols.” They clarified {that a} second check confirmed the prognosis.

Performances will proceed, with Broderick anticipated to return to the present on Friday, April 15. “All people needs him a speedy restoration,” the assertion learn.

The actor’s spouse and Plaza Suite co-star, Sarah Jessica Parker, examined unfavorable and can carry out this night. In line with Playbill, Parker will carry out reverse Broderick’s standby, Tony winner Michael McGrath.

Director John Benjamin Hickey helms the revival of Neil Simon’s 1968 comedy that explores themes of affection and marriage. The forged additionally contains Danny Bolero, Molly Ranson and Cesar J. Romero.

The manufacturing started its restricted engagement on the Hudson Theatre on Feb. 25, with strict COVID-19 security necessities in place.

Different Broadway productions to be lately affected by COVID-19 embody Macbeth, which is darkish by way of Thursday after Daniel Craig and extra members of the corporate examined constructive.

This text initially appeared in THR.com.