Ella Beatty to join 'Appropriate' Broadway cast
Beatty will assume the role currently played by Elle Fanning when the play moves from its current home, the Hayes Theater, to the Belasco Theatre in March.
Welcome to the family! Ella Beatty will join the cast of Appropriate on Broadway from March 25 at the Belasco Theatre.
Beatty is known for her role as Kerry O'Shea in the FX series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, and she is also set to star in the upcoming A24 film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Appropriate marks Beatty's Broadway debut.
She will join the production in the role of River, currently played by Emmy Award nominee Elle Fanning at the Hayes Theater. Appropriate is set to close its critically acclaimed run at the Hayes on March 3 before reopening at the Belasco.
As previously announced, the rest of the current cast will transfer with the production. They include Sarah Paulson as Toni, Corey Stoll as Bo, Natalie Gold as Rachael, Michael Esper as Franz, Alyssa Emily Marvin as Cassie, Graham Campbell as Rhys, and Lincoln Cohen and Everett Sobers as Ainsley.
Appropriate, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Lila Neugebauer, follows the exploding tensions among family members who reunite to settle their father's estate — and unearth disturbing secrets in the process.
New York Theatre Guide's five-star review reads, "Appropriate, which first bowed off Broadway in 2014, has all the hallmarks of a great American drama — and then some."
Photo credit: Ella Beatty. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris for Getty Images)
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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