LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Performances of "A Christmas Carol" at the Ahmanson Theatre planned for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon were canceled after breakthrough COVID-19 cases detected within the company, the Center Theatre Group announced.

Thursday's planned performance was also canceled "for the wellness and safety of our guests, cast and crew," according to Jason Martin, the head of publicity for the Center Theatre Group.

Martin said that ticket holders will be contacted shortly with rebooking or refund options and should contact their original point of purchase with questions.