Matilda Star Craig Bierko to Take a 12-Week 'Leave of Absence' from the Show Due to Shoulder Injury by Ryan Gilbert

Craig Bierko, who began performances September 17 as the evil Miss Trunchbull in Broadway's Matilda, has taken a leave of absence from the production following an aggravated shoulder injury, according to The New York Times. Bierko, who was forced to delay his original start date due to the same injury, will be taking a 12-week disability leave from the show. Understudies Chris Hoch and Ben Thompson will be playin…

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