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Actor's injury postponed tonight's opening night of 'Singin' in the Rain'

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Drury Lane Oak Brook Theatre has been forced to cancel the opening night of “Singin’ in the Rain” on Thursday due to an injury sustained by actor Sean Palmer, who is starring in the lead role of Don Lockwood, the Sun-Times reports.

Palmer, who will undergo surgery for the injury to his knee, will continue with previews through Nov. 18.

Veteran Broadway actor Tony Yazbeck will take over the role starting Nov. 21. The new opening night date is set for Nov. 30.

For ticket information, call the Drury Lane Theatre box office at (630) 530-0111.

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