Announcing Cast Members Joining Andrea Martin in Noises Off!July 24, 2015We are thrilled to announce the complete cast for Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off. Joining the previously announced Andrea Martin as 'Dotty Otley' are Campbell Scott as 'Lloyd Dallas,'Tracee Chimo as 'Poppy Norton?Taylor,' Daniel Davis as 'Selsdon Mowbray,' David Furr as 'Garry Lejeune,' Kate Jennings Grant as 'Belinda Blair,' Megan Hilty as 'Brooke Ashton,' Rob McClure as 'Tim Allgood' and Jeremy Shamos as 'Frederick Fellowes.' Tony nomineeJeremy Herrin will direct the new Broadway production as part of our 50th anniversary season.
On the Twentieth Century Closes on BroadwayJuly 23, 2015On the Twentieth Century, our final musical revival of the 2014-2015 season, closed on Sunday, July 19 at the American Airlines Theatre. The critically acclaimed production played a total of 144 performances from its first preview on February 12. Starring Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher, On the Twentieth Century came in with a roar and was greeted with rave reviews from publications such as The New York Times, Variety, and Daily News. Audiences thoroughly enjoyed this 'screwball comedy' that was 'performed with manic energy by a super cast toplined by charismatic stars' (Variety).
Casting Announcement: Ugly Lies the BoneJuly 23, 2015I am excited to announce the full cast for Lindsey Ferrentino's Ugly Lies The Bone, directed by Patricia McGregor. The cast will feature Mamie Gummer (Jess), Karron Graves (Kacie), Caitlin O'Connell (Voice/Their Mom), Chris Stack (Stevie), and Haynes Thigpen (Kelvin).
Roundabout Remembers Roger ReesJuly 13, 2015The Roundabout family is mourning the loss of a beloved member, Roger Rees. We had the pleasure of being a home to this uniquely talented artist on our stages over the years, with The Rehearsal in 1996, Uncle Vanya in 2000, and, most recently, with 2013's The Winslow Boy.
Casting Announcement: The Humans by Stephen KaramJuly 9, 2015We are pleased to announce the cast of the Off-Broadway premiere production of Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Karam's The Humans, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, as part of our 50th Anniversary Season.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: TO WATCH & LISTEN TOJuly 7, 2015Significant Other marks playwright Joshua Harmon's return to Roundabout following the success of his breakthrough hit Bad Jews. Warm, hilarious, and uncompromisingly honest, Significant Othertakes us into the single life of late-twenties Jordan Berman as he confronts the limits of friendship, the inscrutabilities of dating, and the loneliness of adulthood.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: TO READJune 25, 2015Significant Other marks playwright Joshua Harmon's return to Roundabout following the success of his breakthrough hit Bad Jews. Warm, hilarious, and uncompromisingly honest, Significant Othertakes us into the single life of late-twenties Jordan Berman as he confronts the limits of friendship, the inscrutabilities of dating, and the loneliness of adulthood.
Weddings: A Look at Then and NowJune 17, 2015Over time, American weddings have changed dramatically, and not just with regards to fashion. The New York Times recently printed an opinion piece on the costs involved for the happy couple and their guests, and through his play, Significant Other, Joshua Harmon brings to the stage some of the modern wedding traditions we experience today. Below we contrast wedding traditions from the 1950's and now.
Talkback: The Evolution of Dating and MarriageJune 16, 2015We are pleased to announce a special post-show discussion about the evolution of dating and marriage in conjunction with Joshua Harmon's new comedy, Significant Other. The discussion is immediately following the 2:00pm matinee performance of Significant Other on June 27 and tickets are complimentary for all Significant Other ticketholders on Saturday, June 27 at 2:00pm.
Therese Raquin: Gabriel Ebert, Judith Light and Matt Ryan join the castJune 10, 2015I am delighted to announce additional casting for next season's production of Therese Raquin, directed by Evan Cabnet. Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and Olivier nominee Keira Knightley (Therese) will be joined by Gabriel Ebert (Camille), Judith Light (Madame Raquin), and Matt Ryan (Laurent).
Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne & John Gallagher Jr. join our 15-16 SeasonMay 26, 2015I'm thrilled to announce that we will be producingLong Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill at the American Airlines Theatre, as part of our 50th Anniversary Season. The show will be directed by Jonathan Kent and will star Academy & Emmy Award winner Jessica Lange, Golden Globe winner & Tony nominee Gabriel Byrne, and Tony winner John Gallagher, Jr.
Interview with Playwright: Joshua HarmonMay 14, 2015TED SOD: Will you give us some background information on yourself: Where are you from? Where were you educated? When did you decide to become a playwright and why?
2015 Award SeasonMay 11, 2015We're thrilled that On the Twentieth Century is the most nominated revival of the season! Congratulations to all our nominees this awards season.
On the Twentieth Century: Golden Age of Train TravelMay 6, 2015?
America is experiencing a resurgence in passenger rail travel. Between 1995 and 2012, ridership rose 55%. On the Acela Express, you can get from Washington, D.C. to Boston in 6 hours, 45 minutes. During the trip you can order vegetarian lasagna or a turbot fillet and sip a glass of wine or champagne, all while you get some work done via the train's wireless internet connection.