J. Harrison Ghee Takes Medical Leave from "Oh, Mary!" National Tour
J. Harrison Ghee, who won a Tony Award in 2023 for their performance as Jerry/Daphne in "Some Like It Hot," has been advised to stop performing in the national tour of "Oh, Mary!" until at least November 1 due to kidney disease. Ghee was initially cast as Mary's Husband for the first leg of the tour and later took on the role of Mary beginning in January. The actor's medical leave was reported by TheaterMania. Further details about the production's plans during Ghee's absence were not provided in the source material.
Key facts
- J. Harrison Ghee won a Tony Award in 2023 for playing Jerry/Daphne in "Some Like It Hot."
- Ghee was cast as Mary's Husband for the first part of the "Oh, Mary!" national tour.
- Ghee took over the role of Mary in the tour as of January.
- Ghee lives with kidney disease.
- Ghee has been advised not to perform until at least November 1.
- The medical leave was reported by TheaterMania.
- The source does not specify the exact date the leave began or the production's replacement plans.
Entities
Artists
- J. Harrison Ghee
Institutions
- TheaterMania