Steve Martin cancels two Virginia shows after COVID-19 positive

Steve Martin canceled two comedy shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Virginia after testing positive for COVID-19, the actor and comedian said on social media. Martin announced the cancellations for the Dukes of Funnytown tour stop at The Dome in Virginia Beach on Sept. 19 and the following night at Richmond's Allianz Amphitheater, saying he "cannot possibly do the shows that you deserve" and promising the pair will "return under better circumstances."

Martin posted a photo of a positive COVID test and later shared a separate image noting the results were negative for influenza. Organizers posted a statement saying the shows were canceled out of an abundance of caution and that refunds would be available to ticket buyers. Fans and fellow performers responded with well wishes on social platforms.

The cancellations are the latest disruption for the longrunning duo of Martin and Martin Short. Earlier this year the pair were forced to postpone two dates after a COVID case tied to the SNL 50th anniversary celebrations led to rescheduling. Accounts differ about which performer initially tested positive at that time; some reports said Short contracted COVID, while other accounts...