"A COVID-19 resurgence among its cast forced City Lights Theater Company in San Jose to cancel this weekend's final performances of its summer musical, Head Over Heels. The show, effervescing with the music of the iconic '80s band, was also City Lights' last show of the season, so there goes that. City Lights Executive Artistic Director Lisa Mallette says keeping the cast, staff and audiences healthy comes first,"
"City Lights cancelled previous performances in the run because of COVID, and San Jose Stage Company also cancelled the opening weekend of Sweet Charity in June for the same reason. This virus is still dealing financial and emotional blows to arts organizations and to any group that gathers people together in community. Theaters all over the country have had to cancel shows this summer, Mallette said."
A COVID-19 resurgence among the cast forced City Lights Theater Company in San Jose to cancel final performances of Head Over Heels, which was the company's last show of the season. Previous run performances were cancelled for the same reason, and other local companies such as San Jose Stage Company also faced COVID-related cancellations. The virus continues to deliver financial and emotional blows to arts organizations and group gatherings, prompting theaters across the country to cancel shows. City Lights plans an expanded understudy program beginning with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors in September. Support through ticket purchases and donations is urged. PorchFest, begun in 2020 by Chris Esparza and continued by Annie Hermes, provided outdoor performance opportunities during the pandemic.
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