General Hospital and Days of Our Lives Star Wally Kurth Steps Back From Touring With Day Players Band
Fans of General Hospital and Days of Our Lives were caught off guard this week after a heartfelt announcement revealed that Wally Kurth is stepping back from touring with the Day Players band. The update, shared via social media, quickly sparked emotional reactions from longtime supporters who have followed Kurth’s career both on screen and on stage.
For years, Wally Kurth has been a familiar and steady presence in daytime television, seamlessly bouncing between his roles as Ned Quartermaine on General Hospital and Justin Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives. Alongside his acting commitments, Kurth has also toured regularly with the Day Players band, performing live whenever his demanding schedule allowed. That balancing act had become so routine that many fans barely noticed how packed his calendar truly was—until now.
The news broke through an Instagram post from Coastal Entertainment, which addressed the change directly. In the announcement, they shared that Wally Kurth would be stepping away from the remaining upcoming tour dates in 2026. While expressing hope that Kurth will return to the road once his schedule becomes less hectic, the post also confirmed that actor Scott Reeves will be filling in for him during the upcoming shows.
The message emphasized what makes the Day Players band special: its ability to feature talented leading men from daytime television. Fans were reassured that Scott Reeves—himself a familiar face to soap audiences—would be joining the band on tour and helping keep the shows moving forward.
A graphic attached to the post made the reason for Kurth’s absence clear. After an exceptionally busy stretch, Wally Kurth has chosen to step away from touring to focus on family time. The statement also clarified that Kurth is doing well, remains an important part of the band, and hopes to rejoin the tour in the future.
Support quickly poured in from both colleagues and fans. Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives) commented with a message that resonated deeply: “Day Players second, fathers first. We will miss Wally during this time, but are grateful to Scott Reeves for keeping the train rolling.”
Fans echoed that sentiment across the comments. Many expressed admiration for Kurth’s decision, with one follower writing, “Always family first. Wally is phenomenal and he will be truly missed.” Another added, “It’s important that he takes the time he needs to care for himself and his family.”
Others reassured fellow fans that the transition would be smooth. Several noted they had already seen Scott Reeves fill in during previous tour dates. One attendee shared, “I saw the Day Players in October with Scott in for Wally. He was amazing,” helping ease concerns about the change.
Alongside the supportive messages, practical questions also surfaced—ranging from tour logistics to curious newcomers asking, “Who is Scott Reeves?” Overall, the response reflected understanding, gratitude, and continued enthusiasm for the band.
While fans will miss seeing Wally Kurth on stage for now, the overwhelming reaction shows just how respected he is—not only as a performer, but as a person who knows when to put family first.
