Richard Marx Postpones Morristown Show Due To Omicron Surge

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Although New Jersey has shown signs of progress from the worst of the omicron wave, an artist slated to perform at the Mayo Performing Arts Center postponed shows because of the variant. Richard Marx's Feb. 22 show has been postponed to Nov. 2 after the Grammy Award winner decided to push back his February concerts.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center will honor all tickets on the November date. People can contact the MPAC box office with any questions.

STOMP recently made a similar decision. The percussion group halted a tour that would've hit the Morristown theater earlier this month because of COVID-19 concerns. The venue rescheduled STOMP's shows for Jan. 6-7 next year. Read more: STOMP's Morristown Shows Postponed 1 Year Due To COVID Concerns

Marx tweeted the following Tuesday: "My friends: Due to the recent surge of Omicron and for the safety of my fans, the February shows have been rescheduled for this fall. All purchased tickets will be honored."

MPAC has been able to run most shows during the omicron wave, but the Morristown theater practices several precautions. The venue joined dozens of theaters in New Jersey last summer for the "Opening Night, Opening Right" safety campaign, which includes certain requirements for vaccination or negative testing among audience members.

All patrons 12 and older attending a performance must show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test — a PCR or rapid antigen test administered by a medical professional or pharmacy. See guidelines here.

Read more: Mayo Performing Arts Center To Require Proof Of Vaccination

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