Schitt’s Creek Farewell Tour Not Happening Because We Can’t Have Nice Things

The daddy-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy introduced some disappointing news by way of social media on Friday: The “Farewell Tour” for his or her juggernaut sitcom sensation Schitt’s Creek, which was already postponed, has now been scrapped solely due to pandemic-related issues. 

“After we postponed the Schitt’s Creek: The Farewell tour, we had each hope and intention of touring to so long this 12 months,” the pair wrote. “Nevertheless, regardless of our greatest efforts to reschedule whereas preserving your well being and security on the forefront, we’ve discovered that state and native mandates range too broadly to take action within the close to future.” All who purchased tickets will likely be refunded.

Originally announced in Could 2020, weeks earlier than the present’s closing episode aired, the reside present was to incorporate behind-the-scenes clips, tales from solid members, and the chance for followers to work together with the celebs. Along with the Levys, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, and Noah Reid had been on board. (Think about: the chance to listen to O’Hara say “Bebe” in individual.) Eighteen nights had been initially introduced at massive rooms just like the Orpheum in Los Angeles, The Chicago Theater in Chicago, The Borgata in Atlantic Metropolis, and The MGM Nationwide Harbor in Maryland. 

Plenty of dates had been additionally deliberate all through Florida, the place Governor Ron DeSantis continues to dig in his heels in denying security measures to forestall the unfold of Covid’s delta variant.

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