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Opened: November 29, 2012
Closing: January 06, 2013

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In DEAD ACCOUNTS, Jack's (Norbert Leo Butz) unexpected return throws his family into a frenzy, and his sister Lorna (Katie Holmes) needs answers. Is he coming home or running away? Where is his wife (Judy Greer) everyone hates? And how did he get all that money? Theresa Rebeck's new comedy tackles the timely issues of corporate greed, small town values, and whether or not your family will always welcome you back - with no questions asked.

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Prodigal Son, Dripping Sweat and Mystery
6 / 10

This comedy about a prodigal son, returned from the wilds of New York City to his family in Cincinnati, seems to float out of memory even as you’re watching it. Ms. Rebeck, the author of“Seminar” and “Mauritius,” keeps throwing out weighty subjects — from the ethics of Wall Street to the existence of God — but never cultivates them into anything approaching a solid existence. They all blur into a single jet stream of semisnappy dialogue before changing course a few times and evaporating…For at least its first 15 minutes “Dead Accounts” does manage to command your attention. That’s because its first scene is essentially a sustained aria of nervous energy for Mr. Butz...Ms. Rebeck doesn’t seem to have settled on a tone or, for that matter, a subject. “Dead Accounts” is, I think, meant to be about the inflation of the superficial in a materialistic society, and the attendant, unsatisfied craving for belief...But the play never follows through convincingly on any of its ideas.

'Dead Accounts' review: A slim sitcom
6 / 10

...how did Holmes and a bushel of theater talents, including director Jack O'Brien, take a wrong turn into this slim screech of a sitcom, a scattershot slice of stereotypical life with characters as unbelievable as they are unlikeable? Written on commission by a theater in Rebeck's hometown of Cincinnati, the script pretends to embrace Midwest over New York values but flattens both into insults...On the plus side, audiences coming to see a miscast Holmes will be introduced to Norbert Leo Butz. The actor, actually the star of the play, does yet another of his nonstop hyperactive eccentrics with which he won Tonys in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and 'Catch Me If You Can.' Sure, he starts at manic and revs up from there. If he seems to be working too hard this time, notice, please, how little there is to push against him.

DEAD ACCOUNTS Featured on ANDERSON LIVE, LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy currently in previews on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), will be featured this week on national television.

DEAD ACCOUNTS' Katie Holmes to Visit LIVE, 11/19
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. Tomorrow, November 8, Holmes will visit 'Live with Kelly and Michael, where she'll chat about returning to Broadway in the show. Check your local listings.

DEAD ACCOUNTS, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes, Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - November 5, 2012


Previews begin tonight for two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. DEAD ACCOUNTS also stars Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.

DEAD ACCOUNTS Begins Performances on Broadway Today, November 5
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new Broadway comedy, begins previews tonight, November 5 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The show will open on Thursday, November 29.

DEAD ACCOUNTS Announces Student Rush Policy
by BWW News Desk - November 2, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new Broadway comedy beginning previews Monday, November 5 for a Thursday, November 29 opening at the Music Box Theatre, announces its student rush policy.

DEAD ACCOUNTS' Judy Greer to Appear on The Late Show With David Letterman Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - November 1, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS star Judy Greer will appear tonight on "The Late Show with David Letterman" (airing locally at 11:35 PM on WCBS-2). Greer is currently is rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS which begins previews Monday, November 5 and will open Thursday, November 29 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

DEAD ACCOUNTS Pushes First Preview to November 5
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2012


Due to Hurricane Sandy, DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new Broadway comedy, will now begin previews on Monday, November 5 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The delay of one performance will not impact the previously announced opening of Thursday, November 29.

Photo Flash: Hot Shots - Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes Laugh It Up for DEAD ACCOUNTS!
by Kelsey Denette - October 26, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. Check out the new photos for the show below!

STAGE TUBE: DEAD ACCOUNTS Releases Television Promo!
by Nicole Rosky - October 25, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. Check out a just-released promo for the show below!

WNYC/WQXR to Present 'Inside Look: DEAD ACCOUNTS' This Thursday
by Kelsey Denette - October 22, 2012


On Thursday, October 25 at 6pm, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR presents a conversation with the cast, director and writer of DEAD ACCOUNTS, a new comedy about families and felonies with previews beginning on Broadway on November 3.

STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of the DEAD ACCOUNTS Photoshoot With Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes!
by Kelsey Denette - October 19, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. Go behind the scenes of the photo shoot in the video below!

TV: Chatting with the Cast of DEAD ACCOUNTS - Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer & More!
by Nicole Rosky - October 13, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivities. Check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes and DEAD ACCOUNTS Cast Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - October 12, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press today, and you can check out full coverage from the festivities below.

FREEZE FRAME: Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes and DEAD ACCOUNTS Cast Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - October 12, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes are currently in rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell. The cast and creative team met the press today, and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below. Be sure to check back later for full coverage!

STAGE TUBE: Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz Talk DEAD ACCOUNTS With Entertainment Weekly!
by Kelsey Denette - October 9, 2012


Rehearsals began last week for Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.

Rehearsals Begin Today for DEAD ACCOUNTS; David Rockwell, Catherine Zuber and More Join Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - October 1, 2012


Rehearsals begin today for Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.

Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, & Jayne Houdyshell Join Katie Holmes & Norbert Leo Butz in Broadway-Bound DEAD ACCOUNTS!
by Nicole Rosky - September 6, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS has just announced that two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes will be joined by Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell on Broadway this fall.

Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes-Led DEAD ACCOUNTS Moves Opening to 11/29
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2012


Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Saturday, August 18 at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or calling (212) 239-6200. For group sales, please visit www.Telecharge.com/groups or call Telecharge Group Sales at 800-432-7780.

Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS, Starring Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz, Go On Sale Thursday
by Kelsey Denette - August 15, 2012


Tickets for DEAD ACCOUNTS go on pre-sale on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 am exclusively to members of Audience Rewards, the official loyalty program of Broadway. It's free to join at www.AudienceRewards.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00 am. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or calling (212) 239-6200. For group sales, please visit www.Telecharge.com/groups or call Telecharge Group Sales at 800-432-7780.

Norbert Leo Butz Set to Join Katie Holmes in Theresa Rebeck's DEAD ACCOUNTS; Opens 11/28 at Music Box Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz will join Katie Holmes on Broadway this fall in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. This limited engagement of DEAD ACCOUNTS, produced by Jeffrey Finn, John N. Hart Jr., David Mirvish, and The Shubert Organization, will begin previews on Saturday, November 3 and open Wednesday, November 28 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Katie Holmes to Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's DEAD ACCOUNTS
by Robert Diamond - July 19, 2012


KATIE HOLMES will star in Theresa Rebeck's new play, DEAD ACCOUNTS, a five character comedy, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. The play will open on Broadway this fall at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) produced by Jeffrey Finn.

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