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The Roommate at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio
Dates: 10/30/2025 - 11/16/2025
📍 Theatre: The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio
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Jen Silverman's hit comedy The Roommate arrives at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio from November 1 to November 16, following its celebrated Broadway run featuring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow. Directed by Eleni Papleonardos, the play centers on Sharon, a newly divorced woman seeking a roommate to share her Iowa home, and Robyn, a sharp and unpredictable newcomer from New York City. This production features Jeanine Thompson as Sharon and Michelle Schroeder-Lowrey as Robyn, exploring themes of reinvention and unexpected connections in a humorous light.
Cast and Creative Team for The Roommate at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio
Cast
Michelle Schroeder-Lowrey
Robyn
Jeanine Thompson
Sharon
Creative Team
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Season Support
Edwards Companies
Sponsorship
The Robert Weiler Company
Sponsorship
Nationwide
Sponsorship
Christy Farnbauch
Executive Director
Leda Hoffmann
Artistic Director
Eleni Papleonardos
Director
City of Columbus
Season Support
Franklin County
Season Support
The Shubert Foundation, Inc.
Season Support
Ohio Arts Council
Season Support
The Columbus Foundation
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News About The Roommate at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio
Review: THE ROOMMATE at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio
November 11, 2025 Playwright Jen Silverman’s script, expertly crafted by Jeanine Thompson and Michelle Schroeder-Lowrey, takes a pedestrian premise to places no one expected it to go.
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September 22, 2025 Fresh off a celebrated Broadway run starring Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow in a Tony-nominated performance, Jen Silverman's hit comedy The Roommate arrives at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio this fall. Learn more.
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