Appropriate Broadway

Appropriate

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission
Ages: Contains strong language
Opened: December 18, 2023
Closing: June 23, 2024

Upcoming Schedule:

Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 1pm and 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
Sundays at 3pm

Buy Tickets from: $43

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (An Octoroon) and Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer (The Waverly Gallery, 2ST’s Mary Page Marlowe) invite you to one helluva reunion in the darkly comic American family drama, APPROPRIATE.

It’s summer, the cicadas are singing, and the Lafayette family has returned to their late patriarch’s Arkansas home to deal with the remains of his estate. Toni (Paulson), the eldest daughter, hopes they’ll spend the weekend remembering and reconnecting over their beloved father. Bo, her brother, wants to recoup some of the funds he spent caring for Dad at the end of his life. But things take a turn when their estranged brother, Franz, appears late one night, and mysterious objects are discovered among the clutter. Suddenly, long-hidden secrets and buried resentments can’t be contained, and the family is forced to face the ghosts of their past.

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APPROPRIATE: A Deeply American Masterpiece — Review
10 / 10

Appropriate is a masterwork the likes of which crop up a handful of times per generation. Jacobs-Jenkins has crafted parallel statements on our relationships to ourselves and our families, convenient narratives and difficult truths, and ownership and entitlement, tied together by a profound clarity regarding the self-cannibalizing exploitation engendered by a pathological need to profit at all costs. Saluting the greatest works of modern theatre and the darkest lessons of human history, it deftly ties together the disparate strands of a country beholden to a state of perpetual haunting.

‘Appropriate’ Broadway Review: Sarah Paulson and Elle Fanning Fuel a Spectacular Family Smash-Up
10 / 10

Paulson’s performance begins loud and bitter, but ends soft and wounded. Neugebauer’s direction delivers the absolute reversal of that progression with Corey Stoll’s portrayal of the “successful” beta brother from New York City, Bo. Stoll remains quiet and extraordinarily reasonable, even when Toni takes the bait of his wife to deliver a slur on her Jewish heritage. And even when Rachel is freaking out over her two children (Alyssa Emily Marvin and Everett Sobers) having seen some racist artifacts in the vast mess that is her dead father-in-law’s house, Stoll’s Bo remains the still eye of the family storm swirling around all of them – until near the end. His late-in-the-play explosion, which is much louder than anything detonated by Paulson, provides the play’s comic high point.

Photos: Former Cast Member Elle Fanning Visits APPROPRIATE Cast
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Former cast member Elle Fanning recently stopped by Appropriate to visit with the cast! Fanning left the show last month, and the role of River was taken over by Ella Beatty. Check out photos of Elle Fanning backstage with the cast of Appropriate here!

Photos: APPROPRIATE Cast Takes Re-Opening Night Bows at the Belasco Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - April 15, 2024


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE  reopened at its new home at the Belasco Theater. Check out photos from inside the curtain call here!

Corey Stoll to Talk APPROPRIATE on THE VIEW Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024


Corey Stoll is coming back to your TV screens next week! Following an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers this week, the Broadway actor will also appear on The View next Friday, April 19 to discuss his role in the play Appropriate. The episode airs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT.

Photos: See All-New Photos of APPROPRIATE On Broadway, Reopening Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE reopened at the Belasco Theater tonight, Wednesday, April 10. Check out new photos of the production below!

Video: APPROPRIATE's Michael Esper Talks Acting Technique and More
by Robert Bannon - April 12, 2024


Welcome to another edition of The Roundtable on BroadwayWorld with film and Broadway star Michael Esper- now appearing in Appropriate over at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway. In this video, watch as Michael chats about his latest gig and more!

Video: Corey Stoll Talks Transfer of APPROPRIATE on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - April 9, 2024


On Monday, Corey Stoll joined Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the play Appropriate and how moving into a bigger space has affected the show and the audience. Following its transfer, the show is currently running at the Belasco Theatre through June 23rd. Watch the video!

Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024


Watch Sarah Paulson discuss starring in Appropriate on Broadway, Beyonce, and play a game of Face It Challenge with Jimmy Fallon on THE TONIGHT SHOW in the videos here!

Photos: Annette Bening Visits Daughter Ella Beatty at APPROPRIATE
by Bruce Glikas - March 28, 2024


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, taking over for Elle Fanning. Beatty officially began performances earlier this week. Stopping by to show her support was Beatty's mother, actress Annette Bening. Check out photos here!

Photos: Ella Beatty Takes First Bows in APPROPRIATE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - March 26, 2024


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, and officially began performances. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!

Up on the Marquee: APPROPRIATE Moves to the Belasco Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - March 15, 2024


The critically-acclaimed Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, is transferring to the Belasco Theater. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Ella Beatty To Join The Company Of Broadway's APPROPRIATE
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2024


Broadway's critically acclaimed production of APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will to welcome actress Ella Beatty to its cast when the production continues its limited  extended engagement at the Belasco Theatre in March.

APPROPRIATE Cancels Performances This Week Due to COVID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2024


Due to COVID among the company, Second Stage Theater has canceled performances of Appropriate. Learn more about the cancellation dates.

APPROPRIATE Will Transfer to Belasco Theater; Extends Through June
by Nicole Rosky - February 13, 2024


The Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, is extending its run and will transfer to the Belasco Theater. We have all the details!

Character Breakdown: APPROPRIATE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - February 7, 2024


In this video, watch as the cast of Appropriate chats about their roles in the new Broadway play.

Photos: Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal & Judith Light Visit Sarah Paulson at APPROPRIATE
by Bruce Glikas - February 1, 2024


The special guests keep on coming to the Hayes Theatre! The company of Appropriate recently welcomed (and posed backstage with) Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal and Judith Light. Check out photos here!

Words From The Wings: Alyssa Emily Marvin of APPROPRIATE Shares Favorite Backstage Moments, Routines, and More!
by Stephi Wild - February 1, 2024


As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Alyssa Emily Marvin, who is currently in Appropriate! Alyssa told us all about her favorite backstage moments, routines, and more!

APPROPRIATE January 12 Performance Canceled Due To Illness
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2024


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate has canceled its January 12 evening performance due to illness.

APPROPRIATE January 4 Performance Canceled Due To Illness
by A.A. Cristi - January 4, 2024


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate has canceled its January 4 evening performance due to a Covid-related illness.

Exclusive: Angelina Jolie Visits Her Maleficent Co-Star Elle Fanning at APPROPRIATE
by Bruce Glikas - January 4, 2024


Angelina Jolie paid a visit to Appropriate on Broadway, where she posed backstage with the cast, which includes her two-time co-star Elle Fanning. Check out the exclusive photo here!

Exclusive: Go Inside the Opening Night Celebration for APPROPRIATE
by Bruce Glikas - December 19, 2023


Get an exclusive look into the opening night celebrations for Appropriate!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of APPROPRIATE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2023


Check out footage from the opening night red carpet of Appropriate at Second Stage!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of APPROPRIATE
by Bruce Glikas - December 19, 2023


See photos from the opening night red carpet of Appropriate at Second Stage!

Appropriate FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Appropriate have there been?
Appropriate has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2014 and Broadway which opened in 2023.
What theatre is Appropriate playing at on Broadway?
Appropriate is playing at the Hayes Theatre (Broadway), which is located at 240 West 44th St. New York.
How do I get Rush Tickets for Appropriate on Broadway?

General Rush:

Price: $45
Where: Belasco Theatre box office
When: When the box office opens on the day of the performance.
Limit: Two per customer.
Information: Subject to daily availability. The box office opens Tuesday through Saturday at 10 AM ET and Sunday at 12 PM ET.

How long has Appropriate been running on Broadway?
Appropriate opened at the Hayes Theatre (Broadway) on Monday Dec 18, 2023 and has now been running for 4 months.
Does Appropriate on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Digital Lottery:

Price: $45
Where: rush.telecharge.com
When:  12 AM ET, one day before the performance.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Tickets are subject to availability. Seats may be partial view. Winners will be drawn that same morning at 10 AM ET and then later that afternoon at 3 PM ET.

What awards has Appropriate been nominated for?
Appropriate has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Performance for Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll at the Drama League Awards. The show also received nominations for Outstanding Direction of a Play for Lila Neugebauer and Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama League Awards.

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