Billy Magnussen is taking time off work while he battles “an unforeseen health concern.” The 39-year-old actor, who can currently be seen in HBO’s series The Franchise, had just started performances in the Off-Broadway play Sh-t.
Meet. Fan. two weeks ago. Producers for the show, which is being performed at MCC Theater, have announced that Billy dropped out of the play and will be replaced by Tony-nominated actor Michael Oberholtzer.
The star-studded cast also includes Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing, Constance Wu, and more. Keep reading to find out more… “We are grateful for [Magnussen’s] work in the play and wish him a quick recovery,” the producers told Deadline.
The official opening night performance has been moved from October 28 to November 18 to allow Michael time to learn the role. “In a true only-in-showbiz moment, Tony nominee Michael Oberholtzer answered the 11 o’clock call last night and will be stepping into the play as Frank,” said MCC Co-Artistic Director Bernard Telsey. “Michael has been part of the MCC family since starring in Hand to God in 2014, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back.