WHAT HAPPENED WAS… and NEW BORN to Celebrate Understudies with Added Performances

Audible Theater and TOGETHER will celebrate this season’s company understudies Atra Asdou, Sophia Talwalkar, and R.J. Foster with two newly added matinee performances. What Happened Was… on Wednesday, June 3 at 2PM will feature Atra Asdou and R.J. Foster, and New Born on Monday, June 8 at 2PM will feature Sophia Talwalkar, R.J. Foster, and Atra Asdou. The productions are directed by Ian Rickson. Tickets for both performances are specially priced at $20 when purchased in person at the Minetta Lane Theatre box office.

Hugh Jackman said, “Every theatrical performance is built on the extraordinary talent and hard work of understudies, swings and standbys. They are the true definition of “the show must go on”! Marianna, Sepideh, Corey, Cecily and I all agree – we are so proud of Atra, R.J. and Sophia. They are brilliant actors and vital members of our company.”

Atra Asdou, Sophia Talwalkar, and R.J. Foster said, “To be trusted with these performances is incredibly meaningful to all three of us. As understudies, we spend every day supporting our castmates and preparing for the moment we’re called upon. We’re deeply grateful to the Audible x TOGETHER family and to audiences for celebrating the work that goes into sustaining live theater, and we’re so excited to share our performances with you.”

Eleven performances remain to catch What Happened Was… with Corey Stoll (“Billions”, Appropriate) and Cecily Strong (“Saturday Night Live”), with the run concluding on Sunday, June 14.

Twelve performances remain to catch New Born with Marianna Gailus (Vanya, Hedda Gabler), Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi (“The Pitt”), with the run concluding on Monday, June 8.

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