The Cottage
The Cottage - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More
Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY
Broadway’s brand new, side-splitting farce is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal and desire as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband — and to her lover’s wife. The true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question as a surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy.
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THE COTTAGE
9 / 10
The Cottage may look like a throwback to the tony sauciness of Noël Coward’s plays in the 1930s—in a nod to the Master, Beau’s secretary is named Mrs. Worthington—but it is broader in character and characters, and less sophisticated in language. Some of the play’s biggest laughs come from outright spoofery of its period and genre, like a running joke that finds cigarettes and lighters concealed in unexpected parts of Paul Tate dePoo III’s well-stuffed set. (These cigs rarely stay lit for long; they are alway being stubbed out in some dramatic gesture.) Amid the old-fashioned trappings, Rustin nestles a welcome modern sensibility to the plot’s skirmishes of the sexes; Sylvia’s dissatisfaction hints at the growing agency of post-Victorian Englishwomen. While the architecture of the plot is solid, what really keeps The Cottage up is the comedic industry of its cast. Directed by Jason Alexander, a seasoned hand at classic timing, the actress leap gamely into their funny business. McCormack’s vain Beau is smoothly caddish and twittish; Moffat, leading with his chin, has some inspired physical horseplay, and Steingold packs a lot of power into her small frame. And Bundy, who looks smashing in Sydney Maresca’s costumes, holds the play’s center together with considerable appeal. It’s sex, sure, but more than that: It’s charm.
Eric McCormack & the cast of ‘The Cottage’ frolic, smoke & booze their way onto Broadway
6 / 10
For all the recent politicizing of the queer community’s lack of moral decency, The Cottage, which opens at Broadway’s Hayes Theater on July 24, is having a great time with extramarital merriment, heavy drinking, and more cigarette smoking than even the Marlboro Man could endure. Playwright Sandy Rustin (whose stage adaptation of the film Clue is one of the most-produced plays in the U.S., according to her biography) delivers a period farce set in 1923 pastoral England and stars one of the early aughts’ most famous gay-for-pay actors, Eric McCormack. Jason Alexander, who played the famously neurotic George Costanza on Seinfeld for nine seasons, directs a seasoned cast that climbs an uphill battle to excavate witty banter from a predictable plot that rarely stays ahead of the audience.
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by Nicole Rosky - October 29, 2023
The new American comedy The Cottage will play its final Broadway performance October 29, at the Hayes Theater, following 17 previews and 111 regular performances.
by Survival Jobs - September 15, 2023
Steingold shares her experience working alongside so many television and theatre veterans in the cast and crew including Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper among others. She also dives into why audiences need to pay a visit to show sooner rather than later!
by Jennifer Broski - September 14, 2023
Just yesterday, Emmy Award winner Eric McCormack had something to celebrate at Sardi's. The stage and screen star received a caricature at a ceremony surrounded by friends and castmates of The Cottage. Check out photos from inside the special day.
by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2023
BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Nehal Joshi from The Cottage! Nehal told us all about his backstage must-haves, favorite moments, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 16, 2023
In an exclusive interview, Dana Steingold opens up about her role in the Broadway comedy 'The Cottage' and what it was like working with the director and cast.
by Bruce Glikas - July 27, 2023
Eric McCormack and Tony winner Sean Hayes are on Broadway at the same time! Check out photos from inside their mini reunion at the Hayes Theatre below!
by Red Carpet - July 26, 2023
In this video, check out interviews from the red carpet arrivals for opening night. on The Cottage on Broadway, including Bernadette Peters, Vanessa Williams, Danny Burstein, and more!
by Opening Night - July 26, 2023
The new American comedy The Cottage opened on Broadway on July 24, at the Hayes Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out our interviews with the cast and creative team on the red carpet in the video here!
by Bruce Glikas - July 25, 2023
The new American comedy The Cottage opened on July 24, at the Hayes Theater. Written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) making his Broadway directorial debut, The Cottage’s strictly limited engagement runs through October 29. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet below!
by HaleyJane Rose - July 25, 2023
Take a look at merch and souvenirs from The Cottage in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop including The Cottage Music Box, the Drink Tee, the Romance Mug, and more!
by Bruce Glikas - July 25, 2023
The new American comedy The Cottage opened on Broadway last night, July 24, at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2023
Award-winning playwright Sandy Rustin discusses her lifelong dream of making her Broadway debut with The Cottage, a laugh-out-loud comedy featuring an incredible cast. Find out her inspiration behind the play and how it feels to be one of the most-produced playwrights of the season.
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2023
Broadway's new comedy, The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander is now playing at the Hayes Theatre! Read the reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2023
What is The Cottage all about? In this video, we are chatting with the cast to find out!
by Stephi Wild - July 24, 2023
The new American comedy The Cottage opens on Broadway tonight at the Hayes Theater. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2023
Get an inside look at SNL star Alex Moffat's Broadway debut in The Cottage. Don't miss this exclusive interview!
by Show Highlights - July 19, 2023
Previews are now underway for the uproarious new American comedy The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) making his Broadway directorial debut. Check out video highlights of the cast in action here.
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2023
Tony Award winner Jason Alexander is making his Broadway directorial debut with The Cottage, which is now playing on Broadway. While Alexander may be best known for his roles on screen, including Seinfeld, Pretty Woman, and more, he also has a longstanding history with the stage!
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2023
We've got your first look at photos from The Cottage on Broadway- now running at the Hayes Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - July 7, 2023
Broadway previews begin tonight, Friday, July 7 for the new American comedy The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander. Find out how to get discount tickets to The Cottage here!
by Jennifer Broski - July 6, 2023
Check out photos of the marquee for The Cottage at The Hayes Theatre!
by Stephi Wild - July 7, 2023
Previews begin tonight, July 7, for The Cottage on Broadway! The production opens on July 24 at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) for a strictly limited engagement through October 29. Meet the cast of The Cottage here!
by Nicole Rosky - June 17, 2023
Broadway rehearsals are underway for the uproarious new American comedy The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) making his Broadway directorial debut. Watch what the cast has to say about the new play in this video!
by Michael Major - June 9, 2023
The cast of The Cottage sat down with Lara Spencer on Good Morning America this morning. Cast members Eric McCormack, Alex Moffat and Lilli Cooper, and director Jason Alexander share what fans can expect in the new comedy. Watch a video of the interview now!
by Bruce Glikas - June 7, 2023
Broadway rehearsals begin last week for the uproarious new American comedy The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) making his Broadway directorial debut. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
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The Cottage - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Sydney Maresca |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play | Alex Moffat |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Paul Tate DePoo III |
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