The Understudy at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go behind the scenes at a Broadway show? The Understudy gives you backstage access to the world of theatre! Follow Jake, the action movie star, Harry, the understudy looking for his big break, and Roxanne, the smart stage manager working against all odds to rehearse the Broadway premiere of a Franz Kafka play. All three of their lives collide for one day, full of laughs, a love triangle, and the need for each to pursue their passion for the theatre. Find out why the show truly must go on!  Rated PG-13 for adult language and adult situations.  Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Breckenridge Backstage Theatre is pleased to present the hilarious and witty play The Understudy, by Theresa Rebeck, and directed by Creative Director Branden Smith. The Understudy will run March 8 – April 1, 2023, at Breckenridge Theater, 121 South Ridge St. in Breckenridge, CO. Tickets are currently available at www.backstagetheatre.org. The press opening is Friday, March 10 at 7:00pm.

EVENT DETAILS:
 

Title: The Understudy

Written by Theresa Rebeck

Directed by Branden Smith

Cast: (in alphabetical order): Harrison Farmer (Harry), Hanna Uselding (Roxanne), and Philip Shinn (Jake).

Location: Breckenridge Theater, 121 South Ridge St., Breckenridge, CO

Dates: Previews Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 at 7:00pm

Press opening Friday, March 10 at 7:00pm

Regular run: Friday, March 10 – Saturday, April 1, 2023

Curtain times: Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:00pm

Tickets: $20 - $40. All reservations must be claimed no later than 15 minutes before a performance or they will be released. Tickets are currently available at www.backstagetheatre.org.

Authors

• Theresa Rebeck