James Gandolfini Forced To Cancel Matinee

8 months ago 12th Mar 15:00

James Gandolfini was forced to scrap the Wednesday (11Mar09) matinee of his Broadway show God of Carnage - to rest his voice.

The actor was told to rest up or risk voice problems by doctors.

Wednesday evening's performance of the play, also starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis and Marcia Gay Harden, is expected to go ahead as planned.

The play is currently in previews; an official opening is set for 22 March (09) at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Gandolfini landed a role in a new Broadway play after "begging" producers to cast him.

The multiple Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor fell in love with God of Carnage during a performance in London, and approached producers backstage with a copy of his resume.

Away from the theatre 2009 looks set to be a busy year for the actor with no fewer than four releases; In the Loop, Where the Wild Things Are, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 and Welcome to the Rileys.