The Smith Center is canceling shows through the end of March

The Smith Center is canceling all upcoming shows Monday through the end of March.

Ticket-holders were notified by an e-mail newsletter today that upcoming shows Monday through March 31 will not perform at The Smith Center, effective immediately, with the exception of the Broadway show, “Once on This Island,” which will finish its run through Sunday.

The suspension follows yesterday’s announcement that all performances would continue as scheduled, with the addition of increased cleaning and disinfecting practices.

Tonight’s show, Alisan Porter Pink Cloud is also canceled, due to Porter’s decision not to travel at this time.

The e-mail to ticket holders encouraged audiences to hold on to their tickets and that The Smith Center would work with productions to reschedule as many shows as they can or issue refunds soon.

According to a statement, The Smith Center intends to resume performances once given the all-clear from government officials.

“The Smith Center was created to uplift the community in times of trouble and uncertainty, and this week we have applied the important show-business guiding principle that says, ‘the show must go on,’” said The Smith Center President and CEO Myron Martin in a written statement. “We have upgraded our cleaning and disinfecting procedures while following all protocols provided by our government officials. So, making the decision to suspend all performances was very difficult, knowing that it would impact so many people including; employees, actors, and musicians along with countless others whose businesses depend on a vibrant performing arts center. Sadly, we will go dark in 48 hours.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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