David Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Rabbit Hole, Fuddy Meers, and Good People, returns to MTC with RIPCORD, a high-stakes comedy about two women of a certain age locked in a no-holds-barred battle to the death directed by Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce.
A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Assisted Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby (Holland Taylor) is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn (frequent Lindsay-Abaire collaborator and Drama Desk Award winner Marylouise Burke), she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. As heartfelt as it is deliciously inappropriate, this hilarious world premiere marks the author's sixth collaboration with MTC.
Marylouise Burke, who brought her award-winning talent to the stage in productions like Fuddy Meers and Into the Woods, was also part of the cast of Ripcord, showcasing her extensive experience in both Broadway and Off-Broadway performances. more...
Rachel Dratch, known for her memorable seven-year stint on Saturday Night Live and her Broadway debut in POTUS, was also seen in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of David Lindsay-Abaire's play Ripcord, directed by David Hyde Pierce. more...
Glenn Fitzgerald, known for his diverse film roles and respected stage career, starred in David Lindsay-Abaire's *Ripcord* alongside Holland Taylor. more...
Nate Miller, who made his Lincoln Center Theater debut, previously appeared Off-Broadway in "Ripcord" at Manhattan Theatre Club. more...
Holland Taylor, known for her critically acclaimed performances in television and film, brought her extensive acting prowess to the stage in "Ripcord." more...
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