Morrissey cancels shows at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall after a ‘credible’ death threat; suspect charged and released on $5,000 bail.
Morrissey has canceled two scheduled September concerts after organizers and the artist’s camp said they received a “credible” threat to his safety.
The shows affected were slated for the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. In a social-media statement, Morrissey’s team said the cancellations were made “out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and band,” and confirmed that tickets will be refunded automatically at the original point of purchase.
Authorities say the threat originated online before Morrissey’s Sept. 12 performance at Ottawa’s CityFolk Festival.
Ottawa police told media that they charged a 26-year-old local man, identified as Noah Castellano, in connection with a post on the social network Bluesky. Court documents cited by Canadian outlets indicate the post came from an account using the handle “guy who gets shot in the head one hundred thousand times a day,” and included a message threatening to shoot Morrissey during his Ottawa appearance.
The accused was released on $5,000 bail while police continue their investigation.
Despite the post and ensuing charges, the CityFolk show in Ottawa proceeded as scheduled; festival officials declined to publicly discuss whether cancellation was considered. When contacted about the charge, Castellano reportedly said he was “not interested” in commenting.
Morrissey’s North American tour had begun on Sept. 10 in Montreal and included subsequent stops in Toronto and New York City. The artist’s remaining U.S. itinerary still lists concerts in Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Following the North American leg, Morrissey is scheduled to perform in Latin America beginning Oct. 31, with dates planned in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
Venue statements emphasized that the cancellations were precautionary and focused on public safety, while providing logistical information about refunds.
The situation remains under investigation by law enforcement, and organizers said they appreciate fans’ understanding as they balance safety concerns with the desire to bring live events to audiences.