COVID cancels a ‘Nutcracker’ performance by Miami City Ballet. Will the show go on?
A lot of little (and big) fans wanting to see a holiday classic in Miami on Sunday afternoon were left disappointed.
The Miami City Ballet’s performance of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” at the Arsht Center was called off because someone involved in the production had a “breakthrough case” of COVID.
It’s unclear whether the affected person is involved in the production of the show or is a dancer.
“The health and safety of our dancers, musicians, students, crew and you, our audiences are of paramount importance to Miami City Ballet,” said an Instagram announcement.
If you had tickets for the 1 p.m. matinee performance, the Arsht should already have been in touch with you via email about a refund or credit for another show.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment this news brings,” the ballet company said. “These are challenging times for all and we truly appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate the necessary changes.”
Next stop for MCB’s “Nutcracker:” the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on Dec. 29-30. Those shows are still going on as planned but best to keep checking with the venue as COVID cases continue to rise.
This story was originally published December 27, 2021 at 10:45 AM.
