Broadway's 'Chicken & Biscuits' to end due to COVID; Priyanka, Nick share the 'tough news'

Broway returned to New York City after longest halt in its history due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, latest outbreak of Coronavirus did not let one of Broway shows, Chicken & Biscuits, have a smooth run. Due to an undisclosed number of breakthrough COVID-19 cases among cast and crew of show, producers' team, which also included Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, announced show would permanently close by end of month. Chicken & Biscuits was first Broway venture of International star Priyanka Chopra. Marking show coming to an end, Priyanka Chopra was seemingly upset as she called news 'tough' to be shared.

Taking to her IG stories, Priyanka wrote, "As of today, Chicken & Biscuits has me difficult decision to suspend performances. Tough news to share but health and safety of company is most important. This show is special beyond words and its incredible and inspirational creative team has alrey highlighted a bipoc production in unprecedented ways. Nick Jonas and I are so proud to have a small part in this incredible story." "Be sure to see show while it's on! You don't want to miss this!,"  Citel star furr quipped.

On or hand, Nick Jonas was also disheartened with show's end. singer began his career with Broway and has been a part of it for years. He shared a similar note via social media.

Why did Chicken & Biscuits end early?

show producers, on Friday, November 12, announced y h to take decision to close show keeping health and safety of company. y announced show would resume on November 19. Moreover, it will conclude its final performance on November 28. statement re, " health and safety of our company must be Paramount. We have me difficult decision to suspend performances through Thursday, November 18, so that entire company can assuredly return in great form and health on Friday, November 19. Due to significant financial impact of show cancellations, CHICKEN & BISCUITS will need to play final performance of its Broway engagement on Sunday, November 28."

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