Elle Fanning joins 'Appropriate' Broadway cast
The Emmy Award-nominated actress makes her Broadway debut in this play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, beginning performances in November.
UPDATE: Completing the Appropriate Broadway cast are Graham Campbell, Lincoln Cohen, Michael Esper, and Everett Sobers.
We're fans of this casting! Elle Fanning joins the cast of Appropriate on Broadway, playing at Second Stage Theater's Hayes Theater from November 29. Opening night is December 18.
Fanning is best known for her starring performance as as Catherine the Great on The Great, which earned her Emmy Award, SAG Award, and Golden Globe nominations. Her other best-known credits include Maleficent (opposite Angelina Jolie), The Girl from Plainville, All the Bright Places, and Ginger & Rosa.
She now makes her Broadway debut in Appropriate, joining previously announced cast members Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold, and Alyssa Emily Marvin. Additional casting has yet to be announced.
Appropriate is the Broadway-debut play of two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. When Toni (Paulson), her brother Bo (Stoll), and their family reunite to settle their late patriarch's estate in Arkansas, long-held secrets and resentments boil over.
Lila Neugebauer directs. Appropriate also features features scenic design by dots, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting design by Jane Cox, and sound design by Will Pickens and Bray Poor.
Photo credit: Elle Fanning. (Photo by Gareth Gatrell)
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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