According to a production spokesperson, Arden "has been performing through the scheduled critics performances this week with a severe case of the flu" and will not perform at either the matinee or evening show [Oct. 25] "in the hopes that he will be well enough to perform for the [Oct. 26] opening night." Standby Jason Wooten will perform the role (for the first time) at both performances.

Wooten has been previously seen on Broadway in The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose and Dance of the Vampires. He also appeared in the American premiere of We Will Rock You in Las Vegas.

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Following a world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe, The Times They Are A Changin’ began previews Sept. 25 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre toward an Oct. 26 opening night.

Original stars Michael Arden (Big River, Swimming in the Shallows, Bare) Thom Sesma (Man of La Mancha, Nick & Nora, La Cage Aux Folles) are joined by new addition Lisa Brescia (The Woman in White, Aida) to lead the cast.

James L. Nederlander, Hal Luftig/Warren Trepp, Debra Black, East of Doheny, Rick Steiner/ Mayerson Bell Group, Terry Allen Kramer, Patrick Catullo and Jon B. Platt/ Roland Sturm produce.

The song list includes "Blowin' in the Wind," "Forever Young," "I Believe in You," "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight," "Just Like a Woman," "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," "Lay Lady Lay," "Like a Rolling Stone," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Summer Days," "The Times They Are A-Changin'" and more.

Tickets for The Times They Are A-Changin' at the Brooks Atkinson, 256 West 47 Street are available by calling (212) 307-4100. For more information, visit the show's website at www.timestheyareachangin.com.