In Take Me Out, playwright Richard Greenberg celebrates the personal and professional intricacies of America’s favorite pastime. When Darren Lemming, the star center fielder for the Empires, comes out of the closet, the reception off the field reveals a barrage of long-held unspoken prejudices dealing with sexuality and masculinity, money more...
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Julian Cihi, who has an impressive background with performances both in the U.S. and Japan, returned to Broadway in 2022 to play the role of Takeshi Kawabata in Richard Greenberg's "Take Me Out." more...
Brandon J. Dirden, known for his powerful performances on Broadway in productions like *All the Way* and *August Wilson's Jitney*, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of *Take Me Out*, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. more...
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his acclaimed role as "Mitchell Pritchett" on the award-winning series "Modern Family," brought his extensive theatrical experience to the cast of "Take Me Out," having previously earned accolades such as a Drama Desk Award for "Best Solo Performance" in "Fully Committed" and performed in numerous Shakespeare in the Park productions. more...
Bill Heck, known for his extensive work on Broadway including "Cabaret" and "Brooklyn Boy," as well as his Off-Broadway performances in "Angels in America" and "The Orphans’ Home Cycle," brings his seasoned talent to the cast of "Take Me Out." more...
Carl Lundstedt made his Broadway debut in Take Me Out, having previously appeared in films like Joker and TV shows such as "Manifest" and "Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger." more...
Michael Oberholtzer, known for his role in *Take Me Out*, has an impressive array of Broadway and Off-Broadway credits, including *Hand to God*, *The Babylon Line* at Lincoln Center Theater, and *The Talls* at Second Stage. more...
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Lance Taskeshi, a Japanese-American actor fluent in Japanese and trained in martial arts and stage combat, made his Broadway debut in "Take Me Out" in April 2022 and is thrilled to return to the production this fall. more...
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Tyler Lansing Weaks, who brought his extensive stage experience from productions like The New Yorkers (Encores!) and Macbeth (Lincoln Center) to his role in Take Me Out, has also been seen in regional theater performances such as The Glass Menagerie at Barrington Stage and on television in shows like The Good Wife and Elementary. more...
Jesse Williams, best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on "Grey's Anatomy," made his Broadway debut in 2022 portraying Darren Lemming in "Take Me Out," earning a Tony Nomination and two Broadway.com Awards for his performance. more...
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