VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Discusses Making West End Debut in THE STARRY MESSENGER

By: Jan. 29, 2019
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Matthew Broderick was a guest on today's episode of "Live with Kelly and Ryan." During the interview, Broderick talks about heading to London to make his West End stage debut in The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan.

Watch the interview below!

Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Matthew Broderick - renowned for roles including Ferris Bueller in the iconic movie and Leo Bloom in The Producers - is to make his West End debut in in The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan, the Academy Award-winning writer of Manchester-By-The-Sea.

The production, directed by Sam Yates (Glengarry Glen Ross), also stars Elizabeth McGovern, known to millions for her portrayal of Lady Cora in the multi award-winning drama series Downton Abbey. The Starry Messenger will begin performances at theWyndham's Theatre on Thursday 16 May (Press Night: Wednesday 29 May at 7:00pm) and play a strictly limited 13-week season.

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