Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the lead performers of Broadway’s smash hit Sweeney Todd revival, will each miss performances this week as they’ve examined optimistic for COVID-19.

There was a surge of circumstances in New York Metropolis and it sadly has affected the forged of the Broadway present.

Josh has been out of the present since Thursday (August 17) whereas Annaleigh has been out since Tuesday (August 22). Josh can be again within the present on August 24 whereas Annaleigh‘s return date is unknown for the time being.

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Annaleigh instructed followers on Instagram, “Hello pals! To anybody planning on seeing @sweeneytoddbway: I’ve sadly examined optimistic for Covid. However my very good buddy [standby Jeanna de Waal] can be enjoying Mrs. Lovett with the remainder of our magical firm. I can’t wait to see you all once more quickly.”

Josh up to date followers on Wednesday and stated, “Again on Fleet Avenue tomorrow (Thursday)!! Feeling higher and excited to place the suspenders again on and see everybody once more. Love and because of @nikriz for holding it down and being the badass reward to the stage that he’s. Thanks for all of the love! See you quickly ❤️💈”

Watch the cast perform at the Tony Awards earlier this summer time!