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Joffrey Ballet Cancels Remaining Performances Of 'The Nutcracker' Over COVID Cases

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Joffrey Ballet is cancelling all remaining performances of "The Nutcracker," due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Joffrey had previously cancelled performances of "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 17 and 18 after identifying a breakthrough case of COVID-19 in the ballet company's ranks. Thursday morning, they confirmed another breakthrough case, and canceled all five remaining shows for 2021:

  • Thursday, December 23, 2021, 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 23, 2021, 7:00 PM
  • Friday, December 24, 2021, 2:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 26, 2021, 1:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 26, 6:00 PM

Anyone with tickets to cancelled performances can get credit to their Joffrey account or a full refund.

 

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