Virginia Rep cancels weekend performances due to COVID-19 cases – Richmond Times-Dispatch

Through Jan. 1“Pride & Prejudice’s” Bennet sisters are back in the act, this time with wallflower middle sis Mary looking to unwrap a holiday tryst. Written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Masks optional for Thursday evening and Saturday matinees at November Theatre; masks required for all other performances. Times vary. 114 W. Broad St. $39-$62. (804) 282-2620 or va-rep.org
Virginia Rep has canceled weekend performances of “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” due to positive COVID-19 cases among the cast.
All performances from today through Sunday are canceled.
Last weekend, Virginia Rep had to cancel a few performances of the holiday play as well.
Ticketholders can call the Virginia Rep box office at (804) 282-2620 to reschedule, receive a credit or arrange for a refund.
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” will run through Jan. 1.
Over the summer, Virginia Rep had to cancel a full week of “Mamma Mia!” for COVID-19 cases among the cast as well.
According to the latest Virginia Department of Health data, there were 2,133 new COVID-19 cases reported in Virginia in the past 13 weeks, with levels trending downward. According to CDC data, Richmond and Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties are at medium levels.
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Through Jan. 1“Pride & Prejudice’s” Bennet sisters are back in the act, this time with wallflower middle sis Mary looking to unwrap a holiday tryst. Written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Masks optional for Thursday evening and Saturday matinees at November Theatre; masks required for all other performances. Times vary. 114 W. Broad St. $39-$62. (804) 282-2620 or va-rep.org
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