NEW YORK — There will be a little less music on Broadway in the new year.
The celebrated revival of “The Music Man,” starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, will shut down on Jan. 1 after 358 regular and 46 preview performances, its producers announced Tuesday.
“We are so proud of our extraordinary company, led by Hugh and Sutton, for their tireless work in bringing joy to our audiences night after night,” producer Kate Horton said in a statement. “I am thrilled that Hugh and Sutton will continue to create their unique magic [on] the stage right through to the end of 2022 so that we can properly close out what has been a triumphant year for our entire industry.
“Most of all, we are endlessly grateful for the faith and support of our audiences, whose love affair with our show has weathered even the most complicated circumstances a global pandemic could throw our way. We wish this ride could last forever but, alas, all good things must come to an end.”
The revival of Meredith Wilson’s musical opened on Feb. 10 after being delayed more than 18 months because of the COVID-19 shutdown. It racked up six Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical.
The show follows con man Harold Hill (Jackman), who sells musical instruments and uniforms to a small Midwestern community with the promise to train a newly formed boys’ marching band, but his plans to skip town are derailed when he falls for librarian and piano teacher Marian (Foster) and her younger brother.
Jackman’s contract for “Music Man” expires at the end of the year, Variety confirmed Tuesday, but it’s unclear if producers considered finding a replacement.
A spokesperson for the production did not immediately return a request for comment from the Daily News.
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