Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole will miss their Broadway turns in Tony-nominated musical After Midnight following producers' decision to close the show early.

The production will end after Patti LaBelle's run as special guest star, after 19 previews and 272 regular performances.

After Midnight, which celebrates Duke Ellington’s years at New York's Cotton Club, was nominated for seven Tonys this year and picked up the prize for Best Choreography a week ago.