5th Avenue Theatre performances canceled due to Covid outbreak

All weekend performances, December 15-18, of The Wiz at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre have been canceled due to multiple Covid cases reported among the cast and crew.

Ticketholders were notified via voicemail and email and were offered refunds or a chance to reschedule their tickets. The 5th Ave Theatre says it will have more information about the status of future performances by Monday, Dec. 19.

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A spokesperson for Public Health Seattle & King County says they don't have any further information about the cancellation. There have been no public reports of an outbreak among audience goers, but local health officials say they are continuing to see very high levels of respiratory viruses and a rise in Covid hospitalizations.

There is no indoor mask mandate, but state and local public health officers are strongly encouraging people to wear face masks in crowded indoor spaces, particularly among older adults.

Public Health Seattle & King County suggests everyone wear a mask in indoor spaces when they're around others. A spokesperson for the department said, "unfortunately, it’s not particularly surprising that various activities, including shows, may be experiencing the repercussions of illness among staff."

The 5th Avenue Theatre also encourages its audience members to wear highly effective masks — N95, KN95 or KF 94 — but doesn't require them.

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