Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young star in the new musical Hit Her with the Skates. Photo by Russ Rowland

Hit Her with the Skates—a musical starring American Idol couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young—has pushed its world premiere of the Chicago production at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St., from Wed., March 18, to Thursday, April 23 because of coronavirus concerns.

Produced by HHWTS Productions LLC Christine Rea (book/lyrics), Rick Briskin (music/lyrics) and Mary Beidler Gearen, the world premiere will be directed by director/choreographer and Chicago native Brenda Didier.

Joining DeGarmo (Jacqueline Miller) and Young (Blake Conrad/Russ Reiner) will be Chris Walker (Jack/Danny Myers), Nik Kmiecik (Brad Miller), Amy Toporek (Jackie Miller), Marvin Malone II (Scotty Watkins), Norrell Moore (Rebecca Miller), Karl Hamilton (Hank Miller), Kelly Felthous (Meghan Behnke), Madeline Fansler (Tonya Carson), Adia Bell (Female Swing) and Adam Fane (Male Swing).

Tickets are $40-$79 each; visit http://Ticketmaster.com or call 312-988-9000.