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Mark Ballas Halts 'Chicago' Performance as Illness Sidelines His Limited Run

He says doctors told him to rest during recovery from a viral infection.

Overview

  • Ballas said his voice gave out during the first act, which forced him to leave the stage and apologize to the audience.
  • He had already missed multiple shows after a viral illness hit his household, and he said doctors told him to sit out performances.
  • He asked fans to show grace after receiving aggressive messages and said he is doing everything he can to return.
  • He shared that relatives who flew from England would not see him perform, which he called a major disappointment.
  • His short Broadway engagement has faced other illness-related changes, with Whitney Leavitt briefly stepping away earlier to recover.