The Sound Inside
90 minutes with no intermission
The Sound Inside - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More
Studio 54 (Broadway)
254 West 54th St. New York, NY
A Tenured Professor. A Talented Student. A Troubling Favor. The riveting and enthralling new play THE SOUND INSIDE is a stunningly suspenseful piece of theatre that proves: everyone has a story-the question is how it ends.
Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in the Broadway premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit).
Ms. Parker will revisit her acclaimed performance as "Bella" in Rapp's new play following its world premiere last summer at Williamstown Theatre Festival (New York Times "Critic's Pick"). Will Hochman will make his Broadway debut reprising his role as "Christopher."
The Sound Inside - 2019 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Sound Inside
Life, Death, Good Prose: Adam Rapp Makes His Sublime Broadway Debut, ‘The Sound Inside’
9 / 10
Unimpressed viewers could say that The Sound Inside is a gnomic short story pretending to be theater, but it's too liquid and rhetorical, too performative, to deserve that designation. (I've used it with other plays before.) Our presence in the room is essential to puzzling out of the facts presented to us, and Cromer's hushed, perfectly modulated staging unfolds with terrifying clarity, yet forces no conclusions on us. Hochman's Christopher, ardent but still the blank page of youth, brings off his swaggering lines with grace and humor. I didn't think I could revere Mary-Louise Parker more than I did, but arch, awkward Bella is one of her sharpest, funniest, most lived-in performances ever. Acerbic, detached, and monumentally sad, her Bella reminds any writer or lover of books why literature is the consolation of a lifetime, and sometimes a prison. The Sound Inside is a brilliant and unsettling portrait of a person who may escape death, but never the compulsion to transcribe that sentence that won't quit your head.
BWW Review: Mary-Louise Parker Cerebrally Fascinates in Adam Rapp's Quietly Riveting THE SOUND INSIDE
8 / 10
'Beyond her somewhat forgiving brown eyes,' the subject of Adam Rapp's quietly riveting character study, The Sound Inside says of herself, 'your narrator could be described as unremarkable. In that thorny subjective bureau of classification known as the Looks Department, if she's being brutally honest with herself, she'd say she's perhaps four or five degrees beyond mediocre, also known as 'sneakily attractive.' She is the equivalent of a collectible plate mounted to a wall.'
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by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2020
The Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside wraps up its run today at Studio 54, following 37 previews and 100 regular performances. The new psychological drama is written by Pulitzer prize finalist Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter) and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), and stars Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker and Will Hochman.
by Naomi Serviss - December 16, 2019
Hochman makes his Bradoway debut opposite Mary-Louise Parker in Adam Rapp's thought provoking play about writing and longing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 9, 2019
Producers announced today the launch of THE SOUND INSIDE WRITER'S CHALLENGE. At the heart of THE SOUND INSIDE is a celebration of the passion, dedication, and drive of writers to better their craft. Entrants are invited to enter THE SOUND INSIDE WRITER'S CHALLENGE by submitting a fictional short story or play of 2000 words or less. Five entries will be selected to be read and edited by THE SOUND INSIDE playwright Adam Rapp and then published on The Sound Inside's social media accounts. Each winner will also receive two tickets to see THE SOUND INSIDE.
by TV - Opening Night Special - October 18, 2019
The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker stars in the Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Will Hochman makes his Broadway debut reprising his role as 'Christopher.'
by TV - Red Carpets - October 18, 2019
The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2019
The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2019
The Sound Inside began performances, Saturday, September 14, and officially opened last night, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). We're taking you inside opening night below!
by Michael Dale - October 18, 2019
'Beyond her somewhat forgiving brown eyes,' the subject of Adam Rapp's subtly riveting character study, The Sound Inside says of herself, 'your narrator could be described as unremarkable. In that thorny subjective bureau of classification known as the Looks Department, if she's being brutally honest with herself, she'd say she's perhaps four or five degrees beyond mediocre, also known as 'sneakily attractive.' She is the equivalent of a collectible plate mounted to a wall.'
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2019
The acclaimed psychological drama, The Sound Inside, starring Mary Louise Parker and newcomer Will Hochman opens tonight on Broadway! See what the critics are saying!
by Julie Musbach - October 7, 2019
Get a first look at Broadway's new psychological drama THE SOUND INSIDE.
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 4, 2019
Mary-Louise Parker stopped by Live with Kelly and Ryan on Friday to talk about her Broadway show, 'The Sound Inside.' During the interview, Parker says the relationship between the two characters in the show 'defies description'.
by Linnae Medeiros - October 3, 2019
BroadwayWorld got an inside look at The Sound Inside yesterday as Will Hochman took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!
by Linnae Medeiros - October 1, 2019
Get ready for an inside look at The Sound Inside because Will Hochman is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Wednesday, October 2nd! Be sure to tune in throughout the day as he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the new Broadway production at Studio 54.
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2019
Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker leads the Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Previews are already underway for the play, which is set to open on October 17, 2019 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).
by Walter McBride - September 23, 2019
The Sound Inside is currently in previews on Broadway, starring Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker. Check out photos of the marquee!
by Walter McBride - September 23, 2019
Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker leads the Broadway premiere of The Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Previews are already underway for the play, which is set to open on October 17, 2019 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).
by Walter McBride - September 20, 2019
Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in the Broadway premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE, written by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter), directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit). Previews are already underway for the play, which is set to open on October 17, 2019 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2019
Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker joins the 3rd hour of TODAY to discuss her return to Broadway for the play a?oeThe Sound Inside.a?? In it, she plays a professor diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer who strikes up a relationship with a student.
by Julie Musbach - September 14, 2019
Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in the Broadway premiere of THE SOUND INSIDE. Will Hochman will make his Broadway debut reprising his role as 'Christopher.' Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!
by Julie Musbach - September 13, 2019
THE SOUND INSIDE begins performances tomorrow, Saturday, September 14, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). THE SOUND INSIDE will partner with TodayTix to offer $35 mobile Rush tickets.
The Sound Inside History
Other Productions of The Sound Inside
| 2018 | Williamstown, MA (Regional) |
World Premiere at Williamstown Theatre Festival Williamstown, MA (Regional) |
| 2019 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
The Sound Inside - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play | Heather Gilbert |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Will Hochman |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Mary-Louise Parker |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | David Cromer |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Heather Gilbert |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | The Sound Inside |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Projection Design | Aaron Rhyne |
| 2020 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Sound Design | Daniel Kluger |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | David Cromer |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Heather Gilbert |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score | Daniel Kluger |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Mary-Louise Parker |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Adam Rapp |
| 2020 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Daniel Kluger |
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