Peter Gallagher Still Out Sick from Broadway Previews of On the Twentieth Century

Peter Gallagher is not currently aboard On the Twentieth Century. The Tony nominee has been absent from the revival's previews since the evening performance on February 21 with a severe sinus infection and is expected to return on March 3. James Moye, who usually plays Max Jacobs, continues in the role of Oscar Jaffee while Gallagher recovers. Directed by Scott Ellis and starring Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, the Roundabout production is set to officially open on March 12 at the American Airlines Theatre.

On the Twentieth Century features a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Cy Coleman. It follows a down-and-out Broadway producer named Oscar Jaffe (Gallagher), who struggles to convince his former muse and lover, Lily Garland (Chenoweth), now a successful film actress, to return to Broadway in a (non-existent) epic drama about Mary Magdalene. While dealing with Lily Garland's jealous new lover and a religious fanatic aboard a luxury train, Oscar hopes he can lure her back to the stage and salvage his sinking career.

In addition to Chenoweth and Gallagher, the cast includes Tony nominee Andy Karl, Mark Linn‐Baker and Tony winners Michael McGrath and Mary Louise Wilson.

On the Twentieth Century premiered on Broadway in 1978, and won Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. This production will play a limited engagement through July 5.