Coxon, Author of Yale Rep's HAPPY NOW, to Pen Screenplay Starring Kidman and Theron

Lucinda Coxon, author of the critically-acclaimed new play HAPPY NOW?, currently receiving its American premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre, has written the screenplay for The Danish Girl, based on David Ebershoff's novel, which will star Nicole Kidman (who will also produce the film) and Charlize Theron.

Lucinda Coxon'S HAPPY NOW? began previews at Yale Rep (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) on October 24 and officially opened on October 30.  It continues through Saturday, November 15.  Tickets are available online at www.yalerep.org, by phone (203) 432-1234, and in person at the box office.

ABOUT HAPPY NOW?

The cast for HAPPY NOW? includes Kelly AuCoin, Mary Bacon, Brian Keane, David Andrew Macdonald, Joan MacIntosh, Quentin Maré, and Katharine Powell.

The creative team for HAPPY NOW? features scenic designer Sarah Pearline, costume designer Heidi Hanson, lighting designer Matt Frey, and sound designer David Budries.

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

Lucinda Coxon (Playwright) has worked at The Bush Theatre, Soho Theatre, The Royal Court Theatre, and The National Theatre in London; and in the US at South Coast Repertory, Magic Theatre, and Ohio Theatre in New York.  Her plays include Waiting at the Water's Edge, Wishbones, Three Glances, The Ice Palace, Nostalgia, Vesuvius, I Am Angela Brazil by Angela Brazil, The Shoemaker's Incredible Wife, and Happy Now?  Her screenplays include Spaghetti Slow, The Heart of Me, Lilacs, and Wild Target which is currently shooting in the UK in September starring Bill Nighy.  She has just finished work on The Danish Girl, a screen adaptation of David Ebershoff's novel, and is currently writing a new play, Persistent Illusions, for The National Theatre.