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Hugh Jackmanhas tested positive forCOVID-19one day after appearing at the 75th annualTony AwardsSunday.
Jackman shared the news of his coronavirus diagnosis with fans via an Instagramvideoon Monday.
“I wanted you guys to hear it from me first that unfortunately this morning I have frustratingly tested positive for COVID again,” he began.
Praising Clayton in his video, Jackman said, “Max and I have been working together on this show for over two years … I can tell you from being in the room with him and from experience he’s absolutely extraordinary.”
“I’m just frustrated that I won’t get to see him and cheer him on,” he added. “But I will be cheering you on in my heart, Max. And to everyone, my whole cast inThe Music Man, I hate not being there with you, but I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
“And never has that been more obvious than in the past year. They give meaning to the phrase ‘the show must go on,’ and it will go on. And it will be amazing,” he continued.
Ending with a nod to River City, the small town whereThe Music Mantakes place, Jackman said, “have the best time,” and “I’ll be back in River City as soon as I can.”
Apost from the productionstated that Clayton will begin performances June 14 and that Jackman is scheduled to return June 22.
Clayton was also in attendance at the Tony Awards on Sunday, supporting boyfriendMatt Doyle, who won the Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his work inCompany.
Jackman firsttested positive for COVID-19in December, forcing him to temporarily step away from the Broadway musical. In January, heannounced his returnin an Instagram video taken outside the Winter Garden Theatre.
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“I can’t tell you how good this moment feels. Yes, we’re back,” theX-Menactor said in the video. “To all those people who had tickets for the last 10 days, I’m so sorry. I hope, I pray, that you’ll have a chance to reschedule, but … I’m so excited to be back and to bring this show — which is just pure joy and full of hope and belief and faith — back to Broadway.”
source: people.com
