Jason Sudeikis to star in Dead Poets Society at CSC

Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company has announced that Hollywood actor and "SNL" favourite Jason Sudeikis will star as John Keating in the world premiere of Dead Poets Society, written by Tom Schulman, adapted from his own screenplay for the 1989 film of the same name, and directed by CSC Artistic Director John Doyle. Previews will begin at CSC on 27 October 2016, before an official opening on 17 November and a limited engagement through to 11 December 2016.

John Doyle commented:

"I'm thrilled that Jason Sudeikis is taking on this iconic role in Dead Poets Society. I felt it important that we find an actor like Jason who brings a fresh perspective, and all at CSC are delighted that he will be joining us for this unique venture."

Additional casting and creative team information will be announced at a later date.

Jason Sudeikis spent two years as a writer and eight years (from 2005) as a regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live." His most notable screen credits include "We're The Millers," "Horrible Bosses," "Horrible Bosses 2," "The Last Man on Earth," "Mother's Day," "Race," "The Cleveland Show," "30 Rock," "The Bounty Hunter," and "What Happens in Vegas."

- by Tom Millward