‘Appropriate’ to transfer to Broadway’s Belasco Theatre
Sarah Paulson stars in Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s family drama, which is currently playing a limited run with Second Stage Theater.
Following an extended, critically acclaimed run this winter, the Broadway play Appropriate will launch a second engagement. The show will end its current run at the Hayes Theater on March 3 and reopen at the Belasco Theatre on March 25, playing a limited engagement there through June 23.
Appropriate, the Broadway-debut play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, stars Sarah Paulson as Toni, who reunites her adult siblings and their families to settle their late patriarch’s estate. Tensions explode as they unearth dark secrets about their father and each other.
“Appropriate, which first bowed off Broadway in 2014, has all the hallmarks of a great American drama — and then some,” New York Theatre Guide’s five-star review reads.
Alongside Paulson, the play also features Elle Fanning, Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold, Michael Esper, Alyssa Emily Marvin, Graham Campbell, Lincoln Cohen, and Everett Sobers. All but Fanning will return for the Belasco engagement under the direction of Lila Neugebauer.
Fanning's replacement will be announced soon.
The current run of Appropriate is a production of Second Stage Theater, a nonprofit company that produces multiple shows at the Hayes each season. Appropriate is moving to make way for the previously announced Mother Play, which is scheduled to open on April 2 with Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, and Celia Keenan-Bolger.
Photo credit: Appropriate on Broadway. (Photo by Joan Marcus)
Frequently asked questions
What is Appropriate on Broadway about?
Emmy Award winner Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway for the first time in 13 years in Pulitzer finalist Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins's Broadway-debut play. Join a family reunion following the death of a patriarch, where reminiscing gives way to long-secret revelations and explosive tension.
Where is Appropriate on Broadway playing?
Appropriate on Broadway is playing at Belasco Theatre. The theatre is located at 111 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Appropriate on Broadway?
The running time of Appropriate on Broadway is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for Appropriate on Broadway?
The recommended age for Appropriate on Broadway is Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Appropriate on Broadway?
Book tickets for Appropriate on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Appropriate?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is the playwright of Appropriate. He premiered the show off Broadway in 2014, and he now makes his Broadway debut with the show.
Who directed Appropriate?
Lila Neugebauer directs Appropriate. Her past theatre credits include The Waverly Gallery, starring Elaine May, and The Wolves, and she also directs Uncle Vanya in spring 2024.
Is Appropriate appropriate for kids?
Appropriate is suitable for teenagers and adults, as the play contains strong language and some sexual themes. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Appropriate good?
Appropriate is a critically acclaimed family drama starring Sarah Paulson, an award-winning star of stage and screen. Fans of Paulson, or anyone interested in seeing a play by a young two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, should definitely see Appropriate.
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