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October 16, 2006 @ 5:00 pm
Usher's Sickness Costs Broadway Nearly Half A Mil
The box office calculated approximately $400,000 in refund requests
for the show, according to The New York Post. Refunds are usually
granted whenever a big-name celebrity bails on a production.
right Theater-goers can either request their money back or exchange
their tickets for another performance. Due to his illness, Usher was
unable to complete the rest of his scheduled performances, which were
to end on Saturday, Oct. 14.
But despite his early exit, Usher's run as Billy Flynn was a certified
success. The singer's star power earned Chicago backers about $1.7
million, reports the paper. And the producers of the show are glowing
with praise.
"The entire Chicago company is sending their thoughts and best wishes
to Usher for a quick and speedy recovery," said Chicago producer Barry
Weissler in a statement.
"Usher made a spectacular Broadway debut, bringing a great dedication,
work ethic and his amazing talent to the show. We all hope that he
might return at some point for the many fans that were unable to see
his wonderful performance as Billy Flynn. Usher has found a new home
on Broadway and is welcomed back anytime."
Article tags: Billy Flynn, Chicago, Usher
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Comments
1.
evehawa says:
i really love you im your greatest fan im mad with your song but really like to see you
October 3, 2007 at 8:26 am
2.
evehawa says:
i really love you im your greatest fan im mad with your song but really like to see you
October 3, 2007 at 8:26 am
3.
shkurte says:
hi usher
January 2, 2007 at 9:16 am