Hugh Jackman Tests Positive for COVID-19; Standby Max Clayton to Step Into the Role of Harold Hill | Playbill

Stage to Page Hugh Jackman Tests Positive for COVID-19; Standby Max Clayton to Step Into the Role of Harold Hill

The revival of the Meredith Willson musical continues its run at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre.

Hugh Jackman Heather Gershonowitz

For the second time during the production's runHugh Jackman has tested positive for COVID-19. Standby Max Clayton will assume the role of Professor Harold Hill through June 21. Theatregoers looking to exchange their tickets for future performances can direct their original point of purchase. For the latest, visit MusicManOnBroadway.com.

“Once again, standbys and understudies save the day and, in this case, it’s Max Clayton to the rescue," says producer Kate Horton in a statement. "We’re excited to see him perform alongside the wonderful Sutton Foster and we wish Hugh a speedy recovery.” 

In addition to Jackman, The Music Man stars fellow Tony winners Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo, Shuler Hensley as Marcellus Washburn, Jefferson Mays as Mayor Shinn, Jayne Houdyshell as Mrs. Shinn, and Marie Mullen as Mrs. Paroo.

The cast also includes Remy Auberjonois as Charlie Cowell, Gino Cosculluela as Tommy Djilas, Emma Crow as Zaneeta Shinn, Benjamin Pajak as Winthrop, Kayla Teruel as Amaryllis, Garrett Long as Ethel Toffelmier, Linda Mugleston as Alma Hix, Jessica Sheridan as Maud Dunlop, Rema Webb as Mrs. Squires, Tony nominee Phillip Boykin as Olin Britt, Eddie Korbich as Jacey Squires, Daniel Torres as Ewart Dunlop, Nicholas Ward as Oliver Hix, and Max Clayton as the standby for Harold Hill.

Rounding out the ensemble are Nick Alvino, Jordan Beall, Ronnie S. Bowman Jr., Maria Briggs, Audrey Cardwell, JT Church, Kammie Crum, Aydin Eyikan, Carlee Flanagan, Ethen Green-Younger, Emily Hoder, Curtis Holland, Eloise Kropp, Ethan Lafazan, Kayla LaVine, Andrew Minard, Sean Montgomery, Tanner Quirk, Lance Roberts, Daniel Patrick Russell, Ann Sanders, Sherisse Springer, Mitchell Tobin, Kathy Voytko, Branch Woodman, and Ryan Worsing.

The Music Man, which features a book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, tells the story of what happens when con artist Harold Hill arrives in River City and falls in love with the straight-laced librarian, Marian. The work first opened on Broadway in 1957 at the Majestic Theatre. A 2000 revival played the Neil Simon Theatre.

Jerry Zaks directs the new production of the musical, which also features choreography by Warren Carlyle, sets and costumes by Santo Loquasto, sound design by Scott Lehrer, lighting by Brian MacDevitt, vocal and dance arrangements by David Chase, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, and music direction by Patrick Vaccariello.

 
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