I Need That
I Need That - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More
Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY
Sam doesn’t get out much. Actually, he doesn’t get out at all, opting instead for the safety of his house in the company of his things—his many, many things. But when a notice from the government arrives alerting Sam that he must clean up his property or face eviction, he’s forced to reckon with what’s trash, what’s treasure, and whether we can ever know the difference between the two.
Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company in I Need That, starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas in a deeply human new comedy from playwright Theresa Rebeck and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel, the team behind Bernhardt/Hamlet.
I Need That - 2023 - Broadway Cast
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I Need That Does Not Spark Joy
5 / 10
In Theresa Rebeck’s I Need That — which makes its 100-minute run time feel as stretched out as the waistband of an old pair of sweatpants — Danny DeVito is Character B, or Sam. His daughter, Lucy DeVito, is also his daughter onstage, a.k.a. Character A, or Amelia. Sam, a big fan of old sweatpants, isn’t quite a hoarder, but he’s close. He doesn’t go outside, his house is bursting with heaps and heaps of “junk” (according to Amelia) or “treasure” (according to him), and it’s bad enough that the neighbors have called the authorities. “The fire department is coming,” says Amelia anxiously, as she says everything, “and they’re going to condemn the place and tell the health department to throw you out if you don’t do something.” A says, “Clean up!” B says, “No!” In the words of Mortal Kombat: “Fight.”
I NEED THAT Hoards Up Drama — Review
5 / 10
Sam (Danny DeVito), the collector extraordinaire in question, wakes up one day to a reminder from his daughter Amelia (Lucy DeVito) that, unless he complies with a months-old government notice to clear up the overstuffed property, he will be evicted. Foster (Ray Anthony Thomas), his friendly neighbor, agrees he should start throwing out the obvious trash. So do we. And that’s about it in terms of movement in the work, which is less a play than a 100-minute cycle of scenes in which Amelia or Foster point to an item they deem worthless before Sam redeems it with a lightly emotional memory. There could be a darkly funny surrealism found in this repetition, or a chance to dive deep into the different histories each of Sam’s possessions—and, by extension, the American Dream, or something—holds, but Rebeck almost sadistically avoids mining the setup for anything more than weak comedy followed by cheap passes at sentimentality.
by Blair Ingenthron - December 30, 2023
Twins stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito reunited at I NEED THAT over the holidays. Check out a photo of the reunion here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 29, 2023
Get a backstage look at I Need That on Broadway's 90-second scene change!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, is now in its final three weeks of performances off-Broadway.
by Show Highlights - November 13, 2023
In this video, check out highlights from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - November 12, 2023
This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?
by Bruce Glikas - November 7, 2023
The best of Broadway was on hand at the American Airlines Theatre last night, where Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. See the photos!
by Sidney Paterra - November 3, 2023
Just last night, Broadway welcomed the latest work from one of the industry's most prolific and widely produced playwrights, Theresa Rebeck. I Need That, starring Danny and Lucy DeVito, marks her fifth Broadway play, though the scope of her work is much wider.
by Opening Night - November 3, 2023
In this video, watch as we take you inside opening night of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
by Bruce Glikas - November 3, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. BroadwayWorld was there backstage and at the after party. Check out photos here of all the stars including a TAXI reunion!
by Bruce Glikas - November 3, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. The show officially opened last night, November 2. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 2, 2023
Read the reviews for I Need That starring Danny DeVito on Broadway.
by Bruce Glikas - November 2, 2023
See photos from the opening night red carpet of I Need That starring Danny DeVito!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 1, 2023
Danny DeVito returns to Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, which opens on Thursday, November 2.
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2023
See production photos from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Danny DeVito.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2023
The world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel has been extended for one week at Roundabout Theatre Company.
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023
Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company in I Need That, starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas. The production begins previews tonight, October 13. Meet the cast of I Need That here!
by Blair Ingenthron - October 8, 2023
Watch the cast discuss I NEED THAT on Broadway, which begins previews on Friday, October 13 here!
by Nicole Rosky - September 14, 2023
In this video, watch as we check in with the company of Roundabout Theatre Company's next Broadway play, the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck.
by Jennifer Broski - September 13, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. Check out photos of the cast as they meet the press!
by Jennifer Broski - August 18, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 31, 2023
Don't miss out on the highly-anticipated Broadway debut of 'I NEED THAT' starring Danny DeVito. Find out all the details about the show's performances starting in October and get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!
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I Need That History
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I Need That - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Danny DeVito |
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