Hugh Jackman Tests Positive for COVID-19 a Day After the 75th Tony Awards

One day after the 75th Tony Awards, Hugh Jackman announced on social media that he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time. 

“I wanted you guys to hear it from me first,” announced Jackman in an Instagram video on Monday. “This morning I have frustratingly tested positive for COVID. Again.”

Jackman first announced testing positive for COVID-19 on December 28, 2021. 

Jackman’s most recent role is that of Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man on Broadway. He performed the hit song “76 Trombones” at the Tony Awards on Sunday alongside his co-star, Sutton Foster. The musical was nominated for six awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Musical for Jackman’s performance. 

In his video, Jackman stated that his standby Max Clayton will be filling in for him while he is recovering. He praised Clayton, expressing how “absolutely extraordinary” he is, and referred to the standbys, understudies, and swings as “the real heroes of Broadway.” 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, masks were optional for attendees sitting in the orchestra section of Radio City Music Hall, but they were required to present a negative PCR test. “Attendees sitting in the mezzanine and balcony sections were required to wear a mask throughout the ceremony but did not need to get tested. All audience members had to present proof of vaccination.” 

A post from The Music Man’s Instagram account announced that Clayton will step in as Harold Hill on June 14, while Jackman is scheduled to return on Wednesday, June 22. The musical is performed every night, except Monday nights, at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City.

At Glitter, we wish Hugh Jackman a speedy recovery. Viewers can watch his “76 Trombones” performance alongside The Music Man cast at the Tony Awards below.