Primary Stages reveals cast of The Body of an American

Tom Millward
Tom Millward

Primary Stages has announced casting for the New York premiere of The Body of an American, written by Dan O'Brien and directed by Jo Bonney, which will officially open at the Cherry Lane Theatre on 23 February 2016, following previews from 10 February, and play a limited engagement through to 20 March 2016.

The cast of The Body of an American includes Michael Crane and Michael Cumpsty.

Synopsis: "The Body of an American tells the true story of an extraordinary friendship as two men, a war photojournalist and playwright, journey from some of the most dangerous places on earth to the depths of the human soul."

The creative team features scenic design by Richard Hoover, costume design by Ilona Somogyi, lighting design by Lap Chi Chu, sound design by Darron L West, and projection design by Alex Basco Koch.

- by Tom Millward

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