The show will not go on … at least for a day.
Several Broadway shows were forced to cancel performances Wednesday after smoke from the Canadian wildfires made its way to New York and rapidly deteriorated the city’s air quality.
Shows including Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” and Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot” at Lincoln Center all canceled performances citing the air quality which was reported to be “the worst in the world.”
“Tonight’s performance of ‘Hamilton’ will not go on as scheduled,” read a statement on the show’s Instagram story. “The hazardous air quality in New York City has made it impossible for a number of our artists to perform this evening”
“Shows will resume as scheduled tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to visit your point of purchase for refund or exchange,” continued the Tony Award-winning show.
“Camelot” also issued a statement, which has since been deleted, saying that the show had been canceled and would be offering refunds.
Shows including Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton,” Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot” at Lincoln Center all canceled performances citing the air quality which was reported to be “the worst in the world.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Jodie Comer’s one-woman show, “Prima Facie,” attempted to persevere through the worsening air quality but was halted after 10 minutes when Comer, 30, declared she could not breathe. Bruce Glikas/WireImageAlso among the cancelations were the first and second performances of The Public Theatre’s free production “Hamlet” at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
“As the air quality continues to evolve, we are closely monitoring the situation and following guidance from the city and the Parks Department,” read the theater’s website. “Although we rarely make a cancellation call of Free Shakespeare in the Park before the show starts, to ensure the safety of our company, crew, on-site staff, and audience members, a decision was made to cancel today.”
The Broadway League — the official governing body of all New York shows — declined The Post’s request for comment.
The Post also reached out to the Actor’s Equity Association for comment.
Mayor Eric Adams told reporters Wednesday that the pollution in the Big Apple’s air had reached 484 out of a 500 scale. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/Shutterstock
Andrew Burnap (left) and Phillipa Soo (right) in “Camelot,” which also canceled performances Wednesday.Lincoln Center TheaterJodie Comer’s one-woman show, “Prima Facie,” attempted to persevere through the worsening air quality but was halted after 10 minutes when Comer, 30, declared she could not breathe.
“Today’s matinee of ‘Prima Facie’ was halted approximately 10 minutes into the performance after Jodie Comer had difficulty breathing due to the poor air quality in New York City because of smoke from the Canadian wildfires,” the show said in an official statement.
The production was stalled for nearly 45 minutes and then resumed from the top of the show with Comer’s understudy Dani Arlington playing the lead.
The pollution was so bad, that around 2 P.M. a bright orange hue had enveloped the city and photo-sensitive lights in Central Park had turned on. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/ShutterstockAs of Thursday, many productions are back on their normal schedule though it is still unclear if the “Killing Eve” star will make an appearance at her show.
Mayor Eric Adams told reporters Wednesday that the pollution in the Big Apple’s air had reached 484 out of a 500 scale.
The pollution was so bad, that around 2 P.M. a bright orange hue had enveloped the city and photo-sensitive lights in Central Park had turned on.
One meteorologist claimed the air quality index was even worse than after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
