Jean Smart to star in 'Call Me Izzy' on Broadway this summer
The six-time Emmy Award winner will return to the Broadway stage for the first time in 25 years in this one-woman show for 12 weeks only beginning in May.
Call her a Broadway star! Jean Smart will return to the New York stage in the one-woman show Call Me Izzy on Broadway, playing a limited run at Studio 54 from May 24 to August 17 only. Opening night is June 12.
Smart last appeared on Broadway 25 years ago, giving a Tony Award-nominated performance in 2000's The Man Who Came to Dinner, and made her debut in 1981's Piaf. She is best known, however, for her screen roles as Lana Gardner in Frasier, Regina Newley in Samantha Who?, and Deborah Vance in Hacks, which collectively won her six Emmy Awards. Other notable TV credits include Designing Women and Fargo, Watchmen, and Mare of Easttown.
In Call Me Izzy, Smart plays a rural Louisiana woman displaying her humor, tenacity, and imagination as she grapples with a secret that is both her greatest gift and her ticket out.
Call Me Izzy is written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine. Additional creative team members have yet to be announced.
Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for Call Me Izzy on Broadway?
Book tickets for Call Me Izzy on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Call Me Izzy on Broadway?
The recommended age for Call Me Izzy on Broadway is Ages 12+..
Where is Call Me Izzy on Broadway playing?
Call Me Izzy on Broadway is playing at Studio 54. The theatre is located at 254 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
How long is Call Me Izzy on Broadway?
The running time of Call Me Izzy on Broadway is 1hr 40min. No intermission.
What is Call Me Izzy on Broadway about?
Call Me Izzy follows a woman trying to writer her way out of her small Louisiana town, but buried secrets and hidden pasts keep her trapped in the hell of her life and mind.
Who wrote Call Me Izzy?
Jamie Wax, a newscaster, makes his Broadway debut with this new play.
Who directs Call Me Izzy?
Sarna Lapine, who staged the revival of Sunday in the Park with George, directs this premiere.
Is Call Me Izzy good?
This is a new play, and reviews are not out yet, but with Jean Smart in the leading role, audiences can expect a thrilling production.
Is Call Me Izzy appropriate for kids?
Call Me Izzy has strong themes and the official recommendation is forthcoming. Broadway audiences must be ages four and up.
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